What is the current state of Israel's security?

 The current state of Israel's security is complex and multifaceted. Israel faces a range of security threats, including terrorist groups, lone-wolf terrorists, and other violent extremists who continue to plot possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza

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. Israel is also facing a growing threat from the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group along its northern border

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. Additionally, Israel is concerned about Iran's nuclear program, which it sees as an existential threat

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. Israel's military is ranked 18th among 145 considered nations on a list of the world's mightiest armed forces according to the 2023 Global Firepower (GFP) index

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Israel has a highly developed cybersecurity industry and is internationally recognized as a powerhouse in the cybersecurity domain

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. Israel's political system has faced internal turmoil and crisis in recent years, with five Knesset snap elections held in less than four years

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. Despite these challenges, Israel remains a strong and resilient country, with a robust economy and military. It is also a leader in technology and innovation, with a highly educated workforce

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. While there are security threats facing Israel, it is not on the verge of annihilation or its end

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[5] https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/04/israel-cybersecurity-directorate-no-breach-malware/

[6] https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/IsraeltheWestBankandGaza.html

[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces

[8] https://www.idf.il/en/mini-sites/security-threats/the-5-major-threats-facing-israel/

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[12] https://jpost.com/international/article-726950

[13] https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/04/27/as-israel-turns-75-its-biggest-threats-now-come-from-within

[14] https://jpost.com/israel-news/article-745006

[15] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cyber_Security_Authority_(Israel)

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[22] https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/no-matter-how-powerful-israels-military-becomes-it-still-cant-win/

[23] https://jpost.com/opinion/article-753199

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[30] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/cybersecurity-in-israel%3A-fortifying-digital-defenses-amid-elevated-risks

[31] https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15293.doc.htm

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