Israel’s Blueprint for a Revival of the West
Young Israelis work the land in a kibbutz on December 14, 1955. (Photo by Intercontinentale/AFP via Getty Images)
When the state failed in its most basic duties, ordinary Israelis stepped into the breach with solidarity, selflessness, and sacrifice.
On October 7, it was as though Israel’s awesome military power had disappeared for twelve hours. The institutions charged with the most basic duty of any state—to protect its citizens—failed in the worst way possible.
Into the breach stepped ordinary Israelis.
Israelis like retired general Noam Tibon, 61, who drove south with just a pistol. His son Amir…
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