Israel’s honorary consul in Ukraine, Oleg Vyshniakov, left, posing with officials from the Ukrainian parliament at the Knesset in Jerusalem, Dec. 16, 2015. (Dmitry Spicheko)
When Israelis rank the things that make them proud of their country, the Knesset is rarely first on the list. Or second. Or third.
In a survey in April, Israelis put their parliament last among potential sources of national pride — behind the army, judiciary, education system and media. It doesn’t help that the Knesset’s 120 members are known for serious attendance issues and a propensity for corruption and sex crimes.
Yet for Ukrainian lawmakers, who are struggling …read more
Source: JTA
