News Israel may nix 50 years of state of emergency Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | July 23, 1999 Beilin will suggest the government preserve those regulations essential to safeguard national security. "The government's powers will not be nearly as sweeping. That will be much less convenient for it, but only the government can divest itself of power…A democracy of 51 years cannot justify living in a state of emergency." J. Correspondent Also On J. Astrolojew Passover horoscopes: Be brave, but don't be a bully Off the Shelf New novel: tragic journey of gay, Jewish refugee from Sarajevo World ADL chief defends new partnership with United Arab Emirates Torah How can we all live together amicably? Leviticus explains. Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up