This Rosh Hashanah, Israel must remember that we are all partners amid the election – editorial

As Rosh Hashanah and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 coincide, Israel enters an election season, reflecting on the unity experienced after October 7, 2023, despite deep political divisions. The article emphasizes that while the failures of October 7 require investigation, the subsequent national response showcased Israelis coming together, with reservists serving alongside political opponents and communities supporting evacuees. This Rosh Hashanah marks the first since the October 7 massacre with no hostages remaining in Gaza, a fact the editorial highlights as a significant achievement. Looking ahead to the October 27 election, the article acknowledges the necessity of fierce arguments over critical issues but warns against allowing political differences to demonize fellow citizens. It stresses that all segments of Israeli society—Right, Left, secular, religious, Jewish, and Arab—are integral partners in building and defending the state. The editorial concludes by urging Israelis to remember their shared purpose and recognize each other as partners in the "extraordinary enterprise" of a democratic, confident, and strong Jewish state, even amidst political strife.