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CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report

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A CIA "alternative analysis" report warns of potential civil conflict and "collapse" within Israel due to deep societal divisions, particularly concerning ultra-Orthodox military service exemptions and the assimilation of armed reservists. The report, produced by the CIA's Red Cell unit, highlights these internal pressures alongside settler violence and economic strain as factors contributing to instability ahead of upcoming elections.
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Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 10/05/2026 - 20:30 The agency's 'alternative analysis' notes Israel's domestic fissures over conscription, settler violence and mental health of returning soldiers Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against Cafe Basimta operating on Shabbat, the weekly Jewish day of rest, as secular activists stage a counter-protest in support of the cafe, in central Jerusalem, on 15 August 2026 (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP) Off Israel is at risk of internal collapse or civil war because

CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report
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