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Netanyahu's Knesset Speech Marks New Low in Democratic Erosion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the Knesset opening ceremony that critics say marks a new low in the erosion of Israeli democracy. The Prime Minister, facing a perceived loss of control, allegedly resorted to incitement and division.

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What happened

01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the Knesset opening ceremony was criticized as a new low in democratic erosion.
02The Prime Minister allegedly resorted to incitement, vitriol, and division in his speech.
03Netanyahu's address is seen as a departure from the traditional, more restrained tone of past speeches at the event.
04The speech occurred at the opening of the 26th Knesset session in the Sha'al Hall.

This speech is seen as a departure from previous traditions where leaders offered general remarks on democracy.

Translated and summarized by baba from Haaretz, the latest report. Read Haaretz’s original