Is Israel Still a Democracy? Probably Not — Moshe Koppel’s Shocking Firsthand Account

The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman · Apr 21, 2025 · 1h 8m

In this fascinating conversation, Prof. Moshe Koppel, founder of Forum Kohelet, breaks down the true reasons behind Israel’s judicial reform crisis, the protests, and the deeper sociological battle over who controls Israel.🔹 Why judicial reform became the spark for a much bigger conflict🔹 How Israel’s elite institutions resist political change🔹 The surprising way protests became personal attacks🔹 Who actually holds power in Israel – politicians or judges?🔹 Why democracy and judicial authority are at odds in Israel🔹 How October 7th changed the entire debateThis episode goes beyond the…