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[Zorax]

I wasn't referring to Israel. I should pay attention more to what part I'm commenting on.

I don't believe Israel has ever been an open democracy, although the structure appears democratic, but a religious rooted based government.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knesset

The Knesset (Hebrew: ?????????? [ha'kneset] (audio speaker iconlisten); lit. "gathering"[2] or "assembly") is the unicameral legislature of Israel. As the supreme state body, the Knesset is sovereign and thus has complete control of the entirety of the Israeli government (with the exception of checks and balances from the courts and local governments).

The Knesset passes all laws, elects the president and prime minister (although the latter is ceremonially appointed by the President), approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government, among other things. In addition, the Knesset elects the state comptroller. It also has the power to waive the immunity of its members, remove the president and the state comptroller from office, dissolve the government in a constructive vote of no confidence, and to dissolve itself and call new elections. The prime minister may also dissolve the Knesset. However, until an election is completed, the Knesset maintains authority in its current composition.[3] The Knesset meets in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.

The Israel president is mostly ceremonial figure head with little power, less than a USA president.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_Israel