Grossman condemns fanaticism and hatred at peace rally

Author David Grossman addresses the crowd at the peace rally in Tel Aviv and says that Israelis “are losing our home to fanaticism and internal hatred,” Ynet reports.

“Dangerous movements are coming to pass in Israel because of the despair, the anxiety, nationalism and racism erupting all at once,” he says. “Not one word of condemnation has been uttered by the prime minister. It will be very difficult to rein in the dark forces. I’m concerned that the leaders enjoyed seeing the Left held hostage, but this tide will turn against them when they appear too moderate. These processes and phenomena will unfortunately turn Israel into a radical, militant, xenophobic cult, isolated and ostracized.”