Do some smart and talented Israelis look for and find greener pastures abroad? Certainly. But some smart and talented Jews from abroad also look and find greener pastures here.
This scenario is too horrifying to contemplate, so most Israelis do not. Yet Israel has the classic characteristics of societies that are at risk of civil war.
In the past, emigration from Israel was perceived as a sign of weakness and an act of prioritizing personal and material aspirations over collective commitment.
"I will not shy away from saying we have a problem with people exploiting [our] generosity, breaking our laws and undermining our system."
Financial collapse has caused the number of emigrants to increase by 450% in just one year, with many professionals and young people hoping for a better life elsewhere.
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