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The Tale of Two Countries: A Reflection on Israel’s Divide

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18.07.2026

Israel, a land of contrasts, tells the tale of two countries existing within one nation. In one realm, there are those who selflessly serve their country, while in the other, there are those who do not. The former, known as the servers, dedicate themselves to the IDF and civilian national service, diligently working, paying taxes, and fulfilling reserve duty obligations. On the flip side, the non-servers typically abstain from such commitments, neglecting service, work, and tax responsibilities.

This dichotomy underscores a fundamental imbalance in Israeli society, where a divide exists between those who contribute without expecting much in return and those who........

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