The Hubris of the Economist

A year after the weekly reckoned that Israel was on the ‘bleakest trajectory,’ it laments the Jewish state’s success.

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People hold Israeli flags as they wait for the funeral procession carrying caskets of Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Ariel Bibas pass by with the family members behind them on its way to the funeral on February 26, 2025 at Re'im, Israel. Amir Levy/Getty Images

Almost exactly one year to the day after the Economist published a cover story entitled “Israel Alone,” the British newspaper is out with an edition whose cover laments “Israel’s Hubris.” Both covers feature the flag of the Jewish state rippling in the gale. A year ago, Israel’s sin was its isolation. What a difference 12 months makes. Now it is “hubris” — that’s Greek for chutzpah — for which Israel is taken to task. Israel loses even when it’s winning. 

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