A prominent group of Israelis drafted a vision statement of what they believe should be the character and aims of the state of Israel. The “Kinneret Covenant” was produced by some 60 people in an effort to forge a statement encompassing the Jewish and democratic values of the State of Israel. Religious and secular participants came from all sectors of society, including business, politics, military and academia.
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