Honestly, it was not that dramatic. I dont think he even said anything new, but the statement he made against refusal to serve was important.
Putting that aside, he threw out a bunch of comments meant to reassure the public. He said things like Israel wont become a halachic state, Israel will remain a democracy, people's rights will be protected, etc.
If he really wants to reassure people on these matters, I would suggest he go into a bit more detail. If he says Israel will not become a halachic state at the same time his coalition continues to pass, or try to pass, religious legislation, let us know how he is going to stop it from becoming a halachic state. I am sure he doesnt want that either, but it might not be up to him. Let the concerned people understand what you are doing to prevent it, and how the massive amount of religious legislation is not going to lead there. Let us know how womens rights will be protected when the coalition is dismantling the committee for womens rights, when there are hardly any female ministers in this government, when there is legislation backtracking previous forward movement on womens issues. etc
I get that a brief ten minute press conference might not be the place for all that, but I am sure the Prime Minister can find another opportunity. Sit down for an interview to discuss these issues. Pen an op-ed in one of the papers. Something. Dont just throw out a statement and expect the masses of protestors to trust you - explain in a bit more detail why.
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And what if he had said all that? Would you believe any of it? Netanyahu, whatever else you might say about him, is a chronic liar, and has been for many years.
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