War without end? How Israel became trapped in its own security doctrine

As West Jerusalem moves past another Independence Day, the promise of lasting security looks increasingly uncertain

Born out of the need for safety, Israel today finds itself navigating a reality defined by recurring conflict and persistent insecurity. As another Independence Day has passed, for West Jerusalem the sense of permanence it was meant to symbolize remains elusive. Military strength has grown, yet lasting security continues to slip out of reach.

Herzl’s promise, Israel’s reality

“Palestine is our ever-memorable historic home. The very name of Palestine would attract our people with a force of marvelous potency,” Theodor Herzl wrote…

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