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Daniel Ben Simon Interview

Daniel Ben Simon, a senior writer and columnist at Haaretz, answered readers' questions on Haaretz's website today. Interestingly, not a single question came from a supporter of Israel's government.

Here are a few illustrative questions and answers:

Q: Haaretz editorials depict the blunders, spin, and dysfunctional decision-making of Sharon's government. Why does Haaretz's perception not ignite Israeli students, liberals and patriots to take to the streets and protest, as we did with our authoritarian regime in Chile during the eighties?
Roberto Feldmann Santiago, Chile

A: Daniel Ben Simon: Haaretz is trying very hard to reveal Sharon's true character and morals. It seems that Israelis are not in the mood to pay attention to these "minor" details.

Q: Do you think that "the sheer stupidity" of this government (to use a term that recently appeared in Haaretz) is putting the existence of Israel in danger?
Pedro Eslava Pamplona, Spain

A: Daniel Ben Simon: Yes!

Q: Do you think there is a deep division in Israeli society between the religious and the secular, or is it all exaggerated?
A. London, U.K.

A: Daniel Ben Simon: I think that when the conflict with the Palestinians ends, the real war will start - the war between the religious and the secular. Knowing the religious, they will not be prepared to compromise. It will be a passionate war between believers in God and believers in freedom. But we still have a long way to go and a few other unfinished wars to deal with.
posted on 9/18/2003