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Beneath The Surface Of Israeli Content

A Mask Of Happiness?

Michal Levertov examines why, despite the country's gloomy discourse, Israelis tell pollsters they're content.

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As the results of a new survey on well-being—the OECD's "Better Life Index"—were published this week, Israel, as it sadly does too often these days, ranked relatively low.

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