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JPPI Annual Assessment: Israel Stronger Militarily, but Facing Eroding Legitimacy and Deepening Polarization

Israel is stronger militarily and better positioned regionally but faces eroding legitimacy in the West and deepening internal polarization, according to the Jewish People Policy Institute’s 2026 Annual Assessment.

01/11/2026
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JPPI Annual Assessment: Israel Stronger Militarily, but Facing Eroding Legitimacy and Deepening Polarization

JPPI Annual Assessment: Israel Stronger Militarily, but Facing Eroding Legitimacy and Deepening Polarization

Israel is stronger militarily and better positioned regionally but faces eroding legitimacy in the West and deepening internal polarization, according to the Jewish People Policy Institute’s 2026 Annual Assessment.
01/11/2026
JPPI Annual Assessment: Israel Stronger Militarily, but Facing Eroding Legitimacy and Deepening Polarization
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