I believe in another Israel – one not defined by Benjamin Netanyahu and his cronies | Naama Lazimi

The Israel that I meet every day is made up of people who want to forge a path towards peace and security for all

Naama Lazimi is a member of the Knesset for Israel's Labor party

I am writing this not only as a member of the opposition in the Israeli parliament, but first and foremost as a mother and a young woman in Israel living under Benjamin Netanyahu's government. His long spell in office has left my generation disillusioned and robbed of dreams for a better future. We refuse to surrender and are fighting to preserve Israel's identity as a liberal democracy that embraces coexistence.

The state of Israel is in the midst of a difficult war, which started after the horrifying massacre on 7 October. This war has persisted for six long, hard months, exacting a heavy toll of human lives. The only way to win this war is to reach diplomatic solutions that will bring peace to the Middle East. To that end, Israel, and Israeli citizens, need the support of the US and the entire international community.

Naama Lazimi is a member of the Knesset for Israel's Labor party

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