Jon Alterman says Israel has strong security system , but its political structure is fragile . Comment: Alterman : Israelis are in a funk , with dissension high among citizens and political figures . The Israeli welfare state is in full view , as the religious , the poor and the religious poor make increasing demands on the state . Coalitions getting weaker , unable to deal with intractable problems such as Iran , he says .
Jon Alterman says Israel has strong security system , but its political structure is fragile . Comment: Alterman : Israelis are in a funk , with dissension high among citizens and political figures . Coalitions getting weaker , unable to deal with intractable problems such as Iran , he says .