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Strength and Strain: Israel's Defense and Societal Resilience
This article examines the dual pressures facing Israel — its military and defense capabilities alongside the social and institutional strains brought on by prolonged conflict and internal divisions. It explores how Israel's society is coping with the demands of sustained warfare, including economic burdens, political polarization, and the psychological toll on its population. The analysis considers both the strengths that sustain Israel's security posture and the vulnerabilities that prolonged c