Heavy Losses Expose the Failure of Censorship: From Laboratories to Store Shelves

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The Aftermath of Iranian Strikes Reveals a Growing Economic and Moral Crisis Inside Israel

Signs continue to emerge revealing the depth of the crisis facing Israel in the wake of the recent Iranian missile strikes, which spanned 12 consecutive days. The consequences are now extending beyond the military realm, clearly impacting the internal economic and psychological landscape.

According to the Hebrew daily Yedioth Ahronoth, a new wave of food price increases came into effect on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a recent poll showed that 52% of Israelis acknowledged a deterioration in their financial situation over the past year, with 25.2% admitting to relying on support from family, friends, or charitable organizations to meet basic living expenses.

These figures reinforce the growing public perception of a crisis. An Israeli polling firm revealed that 95.3% of respondents feel a sharp rise in the cost of living, and more than 30% indicated they are seriously considering leaving the country in search of economic stability.

Scientific Sector Hit Hard

On the scientific front, the President of Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science revealed the scale of destruction caused by the Iranian strikes. He stated that the attacks completely destroyed two research buildings and dozens of laboratories, while 112 buildings within the institute sustained damage.

The losses have been estimated at around 2 billion shekels, with some damaged equipment—such as advanced microscopes—valued at over $1 million each.

Despite the censorship policy adopted by Tel Aviv in the early days of the attacks, the steadily emerging details point to a deeply troubling reality—raising serious questions about Israel’s ability to contain the aftermath of this confrontation, both domestically and internationally.

A Fractured and Vulnerable Interior

These developments underscore the fragility of Israel’s internal infrastructure, now facing undeniable economic disarray and institutional breakdown.

Observers argue that Israel’s current position would not be sustainable without Western political cover and military and financial backing—a lifeline that has become its only defense against strikes that reach deep into its core. Without such support, they warn, Israel is a fragile entity teetering under its first real test.