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The Resilience of the Israeli Nation Is Being Tested


(Israel Hayom) Amb. Freddy Eytan - A nation is tested by dangers, and during crises and armed conflicts. Only strong resilience is capable of navigating against all odds. Demoralization kills action and risks plunging the country into an irreversible coma. The overwhelming majority of the Israeli people have demonstrated since Oct. 7, 2023, exemplary courage in the fight against Islamist terrorism, remarkable determination for the release of the hostages, and unprecedented support for all families in distress. In painful and difficult times, Israelis have always had the ability to unite and continue their way of life. This popular solidarity is unique among nations and has characterized the destiny of the Jewish people since the dawn of time. Despite all the difficulties and threats, we are the only ones on the planet who can always count on our faith and on the unwavering solidarity of the Jewish communities. The writer, a researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, is a former Foreign Ministry senior adviser who was Israel's first ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
2025-03-11 00:00:00
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