The Israel Test Why the World's Most Besieged State Is a Beacon of Freedom and Hope for the World Economy

George Gilder argues that global antagonism towards Israel stems from envy of its economic and technological success, attributing this rise to Jewish culture and Judaism's embrace of capitalism. He posits that critics of Israel, particularly in nations facing socialist decline, fail the "Israel Test" by seeking to undermine its achievements instead of learning from them. Gilder contends that America's commitment to defending Israel is crucial for its own future survival and the vitality of capitalist Europe.