The danger for any democratic state, but especially Israel and its Arab neighbours, is the upset of the separation of state and church that is so crucial to a democratic system. The influence of Jewish extremists is a danger for Israel and its neighbours, and so are Muslim fundamentalists in Arab countries. However, Israel still is a democratic state, with free elections, and a house of representatives. Unfortunately, this cannot be said of most of the Arabic countries in the Middle East. I would appreciate the banishment of religious extremists and the military from politics in Israel as well as in all the other countries in the world.
Democracy is crucial for peace.
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