A Netanyahu-Herzog coalition for Israel
In Israel’s election March 17, the two contenders for prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog, have one thing in common: Both are admirers of Winston Churchill.
Israel could use a Churchill. He wasn’t a great leader just because he gave memorable speeches; he was a great leader because he knew how to govern. Throughout World War II, Churchill worked with a national unity government.
Israel has also been served well with unity governments in times of crisis. The best example was in 1984 when it had to tackle hyperinflation.
No matter how unpopular the reforms, the unity government of Yitzhak Shamir and Shimon Peres meant there would not be an opposing party attacking the plan.… Seguir leyendo »