Israel’s Defense Titans: Power & Profit Versus the People’s Trust
As these giants post record earnings amid war, a question lingers: Are they protecting the nation, or cashing in on its suffering?
In Israel, the defense industry is more than a business. Companies like Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and Elbit Systems craft the tools meant to keep a nation safe: the Iron Dome missile defense system – which has become a perverse source of national pride, drones scanning hostile borders, and AI-driven systems guiding military precision.
These firms are the State of Israel’s crown jewels, global innovators born from necessity. Yet, their success, fueled by billions in taxpayer money, weaves a tangled tale of profit and power pulverizing public trust. As these giants post record earnings amid war, a question lingers: Are they protecting the nation, or cashing in on its suffering?
By Mordechai Sones: Keep reading on Jewish Home News.
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