From a start-up nation to “Super Sparta”.
For years, Israel’s high-tech industry has transformed the country into a global economic powerhouse.
But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now warned it may soon be forced to become economically self-sufficient and less reliant on trade.
He called the new model “Super-Sparta”, invoking the ancient Greek city-state.
In a rare acknowledgement of the impact of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Netanyahu admitted the nation is facing global isolation.
His vision has sparked a backlash among many Israelis, forcing him to backtrack on his remarks.
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