Unity is not a governing strategy

Despite good intentions, those advocating for national unity are not bringing good news. While calls for unity and solidarity may be appropriate in public and social forums, unity itself is not an effective tool for governing a country. Political leaders promoting unity as a solution often overlook a fundamental truth: governance requires concrete policies, difficult decisions, and competing visions for how to move a nation forward. Unity cannot substitute for these essential elements of leadership. In Israeli politics, repeated appeals to unity have frequently masked fundamental disagreements over direction, priorities, and values. Without a coherent programme and clear policy objectives, unity becomes merely a slogan rather than a workable framework for decision-making. What voters ultimately need is not harmony for its own sake, but parties and leaders willing to articulate specific plans and take responsibility for implementing them. The emphasis on unity can paradoxically weaken government effectiveness by postponing necessary choices and avoiding accountability for difficult decisions that democratic governance demands.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.