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The Post-October 7 Israeli
(Ha'aretz) David Chassid - There are moments in history when a nation changes its identity due to a profound change that affects how people perceive themselves. The Hamas massacre of October 7 was such a moment for Israel. The first characteristic of the new Israeli is their attitude toward security and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There are still political debates, but they now take place within narrower boundaries. Israelis live with a high security consciousness, and a suspicion toward ideas of quick reconciliation and promises from external entities. The writer is the pollster of Israel's Channel 11.