That Israel is the only country in the Middle East facing political corruption is a puzzling statement: Egypt is being run by a military leader whom took power via a coup; Iraq has redefined political sectarianism and party-patronage; Syria's 'freely elected president' is slaughtering thousands and refusing to step down; and Lebanon's most powerful political party doubles as a paramilitary organization. Jordan is probably the least corrupt country in the levant, and it is still a kingdom - that is, leadership is determined by bloodline. There is literally a word used to define the common use of nepotism in everyday life - wasta (واسطة), whether it be to obtain a visa, buy a piece of property, or bribe the police.
Good to see em' getting after Netanyahu, though. It would be great to get the labor party elected after all of this long run for Likud.
That Israel is the only country in the Middle East facing political corruption is a puzzling statement: Egypt is being run by a military leader whom took power via a coup; Iraq has redefined political sectarianism and party-patronage; Syria's 'freely elected president' is slaughtering thousands and refusing to step down; and Lebanon's most powerful political party doubles as a paramilitary organization. Jordan is probably the least corrupt country in the levant, and it is still a kingdom - that is, leadership is determined by bloodline. There is literally a word used to define the common use of nepotism in everyday life - wasta (واسطة), whether it be to obtain a visa, buy a piece of property, or bribe the police.
Good to see em' getting after Netanyahu, though. It would be great to get the labor party elected after all of this long run for Likud.