“While we see democracy coming to the Arab world, democracy is getting weaker in Israel. Democracy is in jeopardy in Israel, and this threat is greater than the external threat.” WorldDemocracyGreaterThreatIsraelJeopardyArab World Author:Tom Segev
“Like most Israelis, I know very little about the Arabs. We just look down on them and see them as a threat. We have absolutely no experience with a democratic country in our vicinity. Is it good or bad for us? I am convinced that democracy isn't just good for the people in those countries, but for Israel as well.” PeopleKnowsWellsLooksLittlesCountryDemocracyThreatDemocraticIsraelConvincedVicinityDemocratic Country Author:Tom Segev
“I thought it was interesting to see that Israel did not play a role in this revolution. The man on Cairo's Tahrir Square doesn't want anything from me, but he does want something from his government. That's a good sign.” MenWantDoePlayGovernmentInterestingRolesHe ManRevolutionIsraelSquaresWant SomethingCairoTahrir Square Author:Tom Segev