Peres’ Support Proves the Value of Menschkeit Towards Opponents

In a shocking display of trust and confidence, Peres abandoned his Labor party to join Kadima, the new party headed by Sharon. CNN noted that the two men have been friends since the 1950’s, and Sharon has certainly not employed the type of rhetoric that would have prevented Peres from backing him instead of his own party. It seems Sharon made sure not to burn bridges, but rather, kept them standing lest he need someone to cross over to his side one day.

And that day is now here.