A Nation in Trauma: How Many Israelis Fear a Terror Attack in Their Area of Residence?
The Central Bureau of Statistics' 2025 Personal Security Survey reveals that 33.2% of Israelis fear terror events in their area of residence. Be'er Sheva leads in the rate of fear, while Bnei Brak is at…
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A new Central Bureau of Statistics survey finds one in three Israelis fears a terror attack in their own neighborhood, with Beersheba showing the highest rate of concern and Bnei Brak the lowest. The gender gap among respondents suggests lived experiences and security routines differ sharply across communities. This data offers a rare empirical snapshot of public anxiety, which politicians and security planners will likely use to calibrate messaging and resource allocation.