Questions Without Answers
The plans for a special judicial system for the Nuchbah terrorists raise questions towards the government, questions that the public has yet to receive clear answers to.
According to the data published, a budget of approximately 4.5 billion shekels will be allocated for a period of ten years to manage the legal proceedings against approximately 350 participants in the massacre on October 7. If the sum is divided by the number of accused, a cost of approximately 12.86 million shekels per accused is obtained.
For comparison, the basic government rehabilitation plan for the North after the war is estimated at 6.5 billion shekels. The meaning is that the expenditure on the judicial system for a few hundred terrorists is similar in scope to the expenditure on rehabilitating entire areas in the country, whose residents lived for months under rocket fire, were evacuated from their homes, and are still dealing with the aftermath of the war.
At today's prices, a sum of 12.86 million shekels is equivalent to the cost of a number of new homes in the North. Therefore, many citizens raise questions about the budgetary priorities.
The question arises: Are such expenditures not excessive in light of limited resources and many unresolved problems in areas affected by the war? Why was this particular model chosen to spend taxpayer money? What alternatives were considered? What calculations were the basis for these decisions?
We believe that citizens have the right to ask these questions and receive clear, transparent answers.
We support direct democracy, the accountability of the government to the public, and transparency in all matters related to the use of public funds. These are taxpayer funds, and the public has the right to know how such decisions are made.
Politicians who are not willing to answer reasonable and rational questions from their voters should not expect public trust.
The "Metsafen Azriychi" organization is not a political party and is not a political body. We are a civil movement working for government transparency, accountability of state institutions, and expanding opportunities for public participation.
Through our organization's website, citizens can submit questions to Knesset members, local council members, and public sector employees. In addition, a public rating system is already in operation, through which every citizen can publicly rate elected officials and explain their position.
We are open to cooperation and new ideas. If you share our values and want to take part in developing public oversight mechanisms and direct democracy – join us.
Dr. Ygal Guttinik "Metsafen Azriychi"
