US envoy Tom Barrack claims Israel is not a democracy
During the Doha Forum, US envoy Tom Barrack suggested that Israel cannot truly be considered a democracy, stating that in the context of the Middle East, “what’s worked the best, is a benevolent monarchy.” He implied that the region lacks genuine democracies, challenging conventional views on Israel’s political status. Barrack’s comments provoke discussion about the nature of governance in the Middle East. This statement comes amid ongoing debates about democracy and governance in the region.

