Unity

Many soldiers have reported on the renewed spirit of unity amongst themselves and how discussions of politics between them have brought them together, rather than tearing them apart.

Experiencing social unity, I don’t just respect other people’s opinions, but I act as they act. They act as I act. In this, we are one.  

According to the official Knesset website, a national unity government is one based on a broad coalition, the members of which also include representatives of rival parliamentary groups.

We can either all unite around a shared narrative and ethos, despite our differences, or find ourselves pulled back into the internal wars in a sad and predictable process.

On Friday Minister Benny Gantz (National Unity) said that the heated exchange which occurred at the diplomatic-security cabinet “was a politically motivated attack in the middle of a war"

Today, being united does not mean we should not talk politics at all, avoid any criticism, keep our opinions to ourselves, and stay silent.

Tragically, unity has been involuntarily thrust upon us. Can we maintain it? Can we discover healthy communication?

We learned that we can not be complacent. There is nothing we have today – no joy or comfort that we experience – that cannot be taken from us in an instant, just as it was that fateful Shabbat.

This cursed war may be a wake-up call. It may propel Israelis to commit to a process that sets the limits for our internal disputes.

Titled War, Recovery, Dream, the display, which was created with the assistance of Jerusalem artist Abigail Ohana, features birds suspended from iron webs, symbolizing strength in times of conflict.