Israel's nuclear monopoly in the Middle East protects it from external military threats, but internal divisions and tensions between the government and the IDF pose an existential threat. Israel's enemies are taking advantage of domestic unrest to further their goal of destroying the Jewish state. The divisions within Israeli society have encouraged Israel's enemies to prolong their armed resistance. The growing unrest has also invited attacks that aim to erode public confidence in the government and undermine morale. Political instability scares off investors and trade partners, and a military command at odds with political leadership signals disarray to Israel's enemies.