The question is not ‘Bibi: Yes or no?’ but the answer is, ‘Which Israel?’ - opinion

As Israel braces for yet another election, the critical question transcends the familiar debate over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future. Instead, the nation must confront a more profound inquiry: what kind of country must Israel become to truly flourish amidst unchangeable realities?

This introspection challenges the foundational Zionist narrative of actively altering destiny. While Israel has achieved remarkable feats, transforming from a state of vulnerability to one possessing a formidable military and an improved diplomatic standing, persistent paradoxes remain. The nation grapples with internal confidence crises in its institutions, alongside enduring external threats and growing international isolation.

The article draws a parallel to Viktor Frankl's assertion that when external situations cannot be changed, individuals are "challenged to change ourselves." It recounts a parable of a mother who, unable to change her desperately ill son's condition, found peace by changing her own perspective. This shift allowed her to live fully, independent of the outcome she prayed for.

This narrative suggests a potential path for Israel: a need to discover an internal resilience and adaptability. The focus may need to move from solely seeking specific external outcomes, like security or international acceptance, to fundamentally changing the national perspective and approach to its challenges. The election, therefore, represents not just a political choice, but an opportunity to define the very essence of Israel's future identity and its capacity to thrive.