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Israel's Youth Find Happiness Amidst Ongoing Conflict

3/19/2026

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Israel ranked eighth in the World Happiness Report despite the ongoing conflict.
The country dropped three spots from 2024.
Young Israelis under 25 ranked third globally in happiness.
Researchers attribute this to strong family ties and social support even amid war.
GDP ranking fell to 32nd, public trust in institutions dropped to 107th out of 147, and negative emotions rose to 39th globally.

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Story summary

Israel ranked eighth in the World Happiness Report despite the ongoing conflict.
The country dropped three spots from 2024.
Young Israelis under 25 ranked third globally in happiness.
Researchers attribute this to strong family ties and social support even amid war.
GDP ranking fell to 32nd, public trust in institutions dropped to 107th out of 147, and negative emotions rose to 39th globally.