iron logic, that "the future of Israel depends on our strength and our righteousness." "Our strength" — that 1s the IDF's might and its strategic capabilities, the backing of the superpowers, our economic strength, and our social solidarity. "Our righteousness" — not as an abstract concept — is our capacity to hold the"moral high ground" by means of a calculated effort to behave and be perceived as acting in good faith — to obtain peace, even if it delays. e This is also an an essential condition for achieving internal solidarity and the world's support for Israel (or for the support of most of the world that's important to us). e This is also an essential condition for achieving internal solidarity and willingness for sacrifice in a society where being called for battle or routinely risking your life is not a theoretical notion, but rather part of our life experience that repeats itself HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028906