Israel Ranks 8th in World Happiness Report as ‘Extraordinary’ Resilience Masks War Toll

An Israeli flag waves as Israeli Air Force planes fly in formation over the Mediterranean Sea during an aerial show on Israel’s 74th Independence Day on May 5, 2022. Photo: Reuters/Amir Cohen

Israel held on to its spot in the world’s 10 happiest countries, placing eighth in the World Happiness Report published Thursday, even as the country continues to grapple with war, instability, and trauma.

A key takeaway from this year’s data is the performance of younger Israelis. Those under...