Reflections on the Political Turmoil in Israel the Morning after a Terrorist Attack

Last night, three Israelis – Or Asher (32), Rotem Mansano (34), and Michael Osdon (36) – were attacked by a Palestinian terrorist in Tel Aviv. Asher is in critical condition at Ichilov Hospital. Mansano is in the emergency neurosurgery ward at the same hospital. Osdon, who suffered light to moderate wounds, is also at Ichilov Hospital. I know you join me in holding these three men in your hearts as they, G-d willing, recover and resume their lives. Like many of you, I am paying close attention to the current Israeli government’s attempts to push through extremely controversial judicial reforms, reforms that I oppose (see my previous blog post on my opposition to these reforms here). I am also following the enormous protest movement that has spread to the reservists of various Israeli military units within Israel. It is all extremely troubling, heartbreaking, and worrisome. Quoting one of my friends, who just…