War with Hamas Pushes Israelis Closer to God

In the past four months, a newfound closeness to God and Judaism has emerged among many Israelis. A survey, carried out by Lazar Research and published on Friday exclusively for The Jerusalem Post, reveals a dramatic shift in spiritual sentiment: a third of those polled have found their faith in God deepened during these challenging four months. This significant finding points to a collective search for comfort, understanding, and strength in adversity. The survey uncovered a striking divide in how people have been affected spiritually: a notable 33% of respondents experienced a strengthening of their belief in a higher power. In contrast, a smaller segment, 8%, reported a decline in their faith, while the majority, 59%, saw no shift in their spiritual outlook.