The European Parliament’s debate on the democratic situation in Israel cannot be seen as interference with internal Israeli matters, but rather a legitimate concern over the situation in Israel since it was a major partner with the European Union. Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu, Director of the Israel – Europe Relations Program at Mitvim, told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the pro-Israeli camp inside the European Parliament was raising unprecedented concern for the backsliding of democracy in Israel. (photo: Jean-Francois Badias/AP)