Israelis are more worried about a loss of social values than about terrorism, war or the economy, according to a new poll. A nationwide survey of 501 Jews in Israel last week by the Washington-based Israel Forever Foundation found that 31 percent said they are most concerned about a loss in social values, while 20 percent were worried about the economy, 18 percent about terrorism and 12 percent about war.
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