Mainstream Patriotism in Israeli Culture
One striking aspect of Israeli culture is how deeply patriotic it is at a mainstream, everyday level. In the US, patriotic music tends to be folksy or niche, rarely embraced by mainstream artists or popular culture. In Israel, it's different.
It may seem like a small detail, but I believe it speaks to something bigger: the national unity and shared purpose that enable Israel to carry out extraordinary intelligence and military operations. There’s a collective understanding here that’s hard to find elsewhere.