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Israeli Left-Wing Party Targets Kohelet Forum With Calls to Ban and Expel Members
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First reported by Srugim · 2 days ago
What happened
The Israeli left-wing party "The Democrats" has launched a campaign to ban and expel members of the right-wing Kohelet Forum from Knesset committees, accusing it of anti-democratic behavior. Kohelet researchers warn this effort threatens free speech and democratic debate in Israel.
- 01The Democrats party calls to expel Kohelet Forum members from Knesset committees.
- 02Kohelet Forum is a leading right-wing Israeli think tank focused on research and policy advice.
- 03Left-wing activists have harassed Kohelet offices and employees before the Iron Swords war.
- 04Democrats label Kohelet as "dark and anti-democratic" and seek to silence its views.
- 05Kohelet challenges Israeli discourse on taxes, education, security, and judiciary reforms.
- 06Dr. Naama Avidan warns that silencing Kohelet undermines democratic pluralism and free speech.
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