Education
Israel’s Neglected Internal Threat
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Dan Ben-David argues that educational decay, fueled by demographic shifts, poses a significant danger to Israel's future. The article highlights how changes in population dynamics are undermining the quality of education within the nation. This internal challenge is often overlooked compared to external security concerns. Ben-David suggests that without addressing these systemic issues in the school system, the country risks long-term instability and weakened societal cohesion. The piece calls for urgent attention to this neglected threat to ensure national resilience.
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