Israeli opinion| Okay Bibi; We understand what you reject, so what do you accept?

For those who do not know the children's story written by Ishak Avnon about the little bear Lala - the content is clear from the title. Once upon a time, a little bear used to say "no." He would say no, in response to everything they said, suggested, or asked. So, an angel cast a spell on him that blocked all words except one: No. This leads to frustration, difficulty communicating with others, and ultimately, isolation. As expected in legends with a happy ending, Little Bear broke away from the spell, and everything returned safely to its place. 

Currently, the State of Israel is led by its own little bear, who long ago turned into a big, clumsy, and tired bear, who said in recent weeks: “I will not allow Hamastan to be replaced by Fatehistan”; Also, “there will be no Palestinian state”; “We will not give Gaza to outside powers”; "We will not submit to international pressure, including pressure from the United States." He said no, no, no.

The issues being discussed are complex, there are no magic formulas, and it can be said that there are problems in each of the scenarios he rejected. There is a price for every path chosen. But, can someone who said he bears responsibility for the future tell us what is acceptable to him? If not hope, at least give us a plan?

It is exaggerated to write here that we are living in a very difficult period. The constant fear of “allowed to publish” and the stories of massacres that are being published, and are still being published, regarding kidnappings and killings, pictures of demolitions, interviews with those who were evacuated from their homes and are living in a state of frustration, as well as the expected projections on business, and on the economy in general - all of this leads to frustration. 

But what comes after “We will conquer together” (without discussing what is meant by “we conquer” and who “together” is)? Will efforts to maintain the coalition bear fruit? What is the vision that we will follow? Maybe not immediately, while we still face unimaginable challenges, but in 10 years, or in 25 years? What is his plan for Israel in its 100th year, and what will it look like? what is the point? Where are we heading?

It became clear on October 7 that the Abraham Accords and future plans of the same spirit would not hide in our backyard. If a Palestinian state is not established there, what will happen? Accelerate settlement? What is the response of the Palestinians themselves to this? What will the projections be like in the international arena? After he told us who will not rule Gaza, then who can rule it? Israel? If so, what does that mean?

As for internal issues, news was recently published of the intention to increase the years of service in the Army Reserve to allow the army to carry out its missions. On the other hand, and after demands from the Haredi parties, it was approved to cancel the tax on sugar (it exists in 85 countries, and its contribution to health is proven). So, despite the severe crisis that Israel is experiencing, it is not expected that there will be any change in responding to the demands of the Haredi community that is increasing, thus increasing the burden on the rest of society, which is also expected to increase. 

Based on what was previously stated here, it is important to understand whether the government has any long-term goals beyond general slogans that no one will oppose, such as peace, security, prosperity, and brotherhood.

Whoever thinks that the time is not appropriate, should know that - this is the appropriate time. Politicians who determine our fate and future are busy with politics all the time. They make deals, conduct polls, research headlines, and head toward the next election. Saying, “This is not the right time,” means giving them freedom to do whatever they want. Whoever trusts the government and its president is called to bless everything it does. Those who do not trust them - and polls prove that we are the vast majority and increasingly growing - must demand answers.

Who are we, for example? The young woman who immigrated from Australia, married an immigrant from France, and gave birth to 3 children, all of whom are in Gaza. And in the long, sleepless nights, she wants to know what their future is. Or who would like to invest all the compensation money in a tourism initiative, and wants to know what future the country is going towards. What would we say to a young man who is planning to go and complete his university education abroad? When he finishes education, to which Israel will he return, if he returns at all? We do not need details, but rather a general orientation. We know what's not going to happen. But what will happen? Please, tell us, what is it?