Retired Generals in Israeli Politics: Concerning Backstep or Status Quo?
Ian Westerman
8 August 20199 Minute Read
Israeli troops on the east bank of the Suez Canal across from Ismailia, Egypt, June 1967. The Six Day War, fought between Israel and its Arab neighbours Egypt, Jordan and Syria, marked a turning point in military personnel’s involvement in government. Cou
Concern over the political rise of former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz is misplaced. The military’s role in Israeli politics has always served to reinforce democratic values, not erode them.
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