World Countries Index · 2026

Israel

criticalRank #159 of 193Region: MEast

Composite score

8.8

out of 100

Evidence reviewed2026-04-19New evidence surfaced in the last 14 days

Gaza ceasefire reached October 2025, but Israel resumed military operations February 28 following Iran war spillover. Six months post-ceasefire, NPR reports Gaza recovery has not begun April 16. 9-week complete aid blockade documented by UN.

Latest research update2026-04-15-19.0 deltaBand change

72,289 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, UNRWA banned since March 2025, ICJ declared occupation unlawful, ICC arrest warrants for war crimes, West Bank displacement accelerating — warrants band change from Developing to Critical

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Compassion framework

8 dimensions, scored 0–5

Each dimension rolls up five subdimensions with five-level behavioral anchors. See the methodology for anchor definitions and weighting.

Awareness

Does this entity reliably detect when others are in pain or need — before they name it?

1.4

of 5.0

Empathy

Does this entity genuinely connect with the inner experience of those it serves?

1.1

of 5.0

Action

Does compassionate understanding translate into real, proportional, effective help?

1.7

of 5.0

Equity

Is care distributed fairly — especially toward those with greatest need and least power?

1.1

of 5.0

Boundaries

Is helping sustainable, ethical, and autonomy-preserving — not dependency-creating?

1.8

of 5.0

Accountability

Does this entity own its failures, correct course, and make genuine repair?

1.1

of 5.0

Systemic Thinking

Does compassion extend to root causes and structural change — not only symptom relief?

1.3

of 5.0

Integrity

Is compassion genuine, consistent, and non-performative — especially when it costs something?

1.3

of 5.0

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