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Ghost Towns: Israel’s Streets Are Emptying—And This Could Change the Country Forever

The once vibrant streets of Israel’s major cities have grown noticeably quieter, with coffee shops in Tel Aviv and the bustling avenues of Jerusalem now feeling emptier. Nearly 16 months into the ongoing Gaza war, Israel is grappling with an unprecedented wave of departures, with around 82,700 Israelis leaving the country, as reported by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics.