Can Israel's war economy survive its growing global isolation?

Can Israel's war economy survive its growing global isolation? Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 20:45 Dependent on US aid, European trade and Zionist lobbying, Israel faces growing strain as public opinion shifts and pressure mounts in the US and Europe to cut support Pro-Palestinian protesters display a banner outside a BAE Systems facility in Rochester, England, calling on the British government to impose a full arms embargo on Israel, 8 October 2025 (Ben Stansall/AFP) On Can a nation remain on a permanent war footing and survive, even thrive? Israel is trying to find out.