As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
- Posted on April 5, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Israel faces growing internal divisions as prolonged military operations strain national unity. Prime Minister Netanyahu invokes historical biblical narratives to rally public support during Passover celebrations, yet underlying tensions within Israeli society persist. The extended conflict raises questions about social cohesion and citizen morale amid ongoing geopolitical instability in the region.
As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
As Israelis prepared to mark Passover Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week delivered a defiant wartime address replete with biblical references of ancient Jewish triumphs over their enemies.