Israeli Researcher Exits Israel: ‘A Necessary Existential Decision’

A 27-year-old Israeli researcher has announced his decision to leave the country for Berlin, citing the dire future he sees for Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. Din Tebeltski, a former researcher at Israel’s Ministry of Justice, wrote in an article for Haaretz newspaper that he feels no shame in leaving, considering the current political and social landscape. He argues that Israel’s future under Netanyahu’s rule will be characterized by continued conflict, a weakening democracy, and a deepening societal divide. Tebeltski believes that Netanyahu’s policies have led to a dangerous status quo, where sacrifice is demanded from the Israeli youth without any concrete action towards peace or security. He criticizes the government’s inaction on tackling Israel’s economic challenges and its reliance on propaganda to justify the ongoing conflict. Tebeltski concludes that staying in Israel is no longer a viable option for him, and leaving is a necessary step to ensure a brighter future.