Jerusalem Post columnist names 10 wishes for Israel for the year 5787
In Israel, columnist Gil Hoffman, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, listed ten wishes for the country for the year 5787 according to the Jewish calendar. In a column for the Jerusalem Post, he focused on Israel’s international image, social unity, the expansion of the Abraham Accords, the recovery of tourism, and the outflow of doctors.
The country’s image and unity
Hoffman believes that Israeli authorities should pay more attention to how the country is perceived abroad. He also called for more active engagement with young Americans, citing data from the Harvard/Harris poll conducted in August 2026.
According to the data cited by the author, 54% of respondents aged 18–24 said they support Hamas more than Israel. Another 51% of respondents in this group said that Israel has the right to exist as the homeland of the Jewish people.
Among his political wishes, the columnist named preserving social unity during the election period. He also advocated electing lawmakers who could represent Israel to an English-speaking international audience, as well as having new Muslim countries join the Abraham Accords.
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Tourism, doctors and sports
Hoffman included the return of foreign tourists to pre-war and pre-COVID levels among the priorities. In his view, the tourism industry is important for hotels, tour guides, and the Israeli economy.
The author also drew attention to the outflow of doctors. He cited a Tel Aviv University study according to which, in 2023–2025, 1,370 Israeli doctors left the country for at least 12 months. Hoffman called on future authorities to stop the outflow of specialists and facilitate their return.
In addition, the list included a proposal to introduce a Sunday day off or a quarterly bank holiday, wishes of success for Portland Trail Blazers basketball player Deni Avdija, and hope for a new Nobel Prize for an Israeli scientist who lives and works in the country.
