'Repetitive scenarios involve Jewish collective hubris driven by a strong sense of exceptionalism (choseness) and lead to horrific consequences. I call this ‘the Yom Kippur Syndrome. ...the only escape route for Jews from the Yom Kippur Syndrome is individual: self-imposed exile.’
By ex-Jew Gilad Atzmon: One of the most interesting aspects of the Yom Kippur War (1973) was that it marked a sudden switch from Israeli manic ‘hubris’ to melancholia, apathy and depression.Following their outstanding military victory in 1967, the Israelis developed an arrogant disrespectful attitude towards Arabs and their military capabilities. Israeli intelligence predicted that it would take years for Arab armies to recover. The Israeli military didn’t believe that the Arab soldier had the ability to fight, let alone score a victory.
But on 6 October 1973, the Israelis faced a devastating surprise. This time the Arab soldier was very different. Israeli military strategy, built on air superiority and fast ground manoeuvres supported by tanks, proved ineffective within hours.