Rosh Haayin almost perfectly reflects the political divide that has paralysed Israel after the two elections, one in September, the other in April. “I want a moderate government, without extremists, without incitement and if possible without corruption,” said Sherman, a resident of new Rosh Haayin. Unfazed by the cloud of corruption hovering over Netanyahu, many in old Rosh Haayin still express die-hard support for him. “There is actually a connection with the new population — they like the atmosphere here,” Amran said, speaking in his small workshop in the old city. But unlike the politicians on the national stage, the disparate parts of Rosh Haayin have found ways to unite.

Source: bd News24 October 20, 2019 09:45 UTC