Arnon Bar-David, chairman of the Histadrut trade union, said, “I wish for our children to live in Athens, not Sparta.”
Ancient Athens knew “how to nurture culture, art, and the wellbeing of its citizens”, he added.
“Israeli society is exhausted” and the country’s global standing is deteriorating, said Bar-David. “I hope to see the hostages return home soon and an end to the war.”