Israel Embraces War, Believing ‘Money Won’t Buy’ Peace

Since the Oct. 7 attacks and the ensuing invasion of Gaza, Israel has undergone a profound transformation, temporarily putting aside its focus on startups and wealth in favor of fostering a wartime culture built on patriotism and unity. Immediately following the massacre, hundreds of thousands of soldiers were sent to the fronts, leaving jobs unfilled and companies unproductive. Growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 is forecast to have plummeted by 19%.