Why do Israelis believe they are the chosen people? It’s quite ridiculous?

Jews, who have been subjected to countless persecutions and even genocide throughout history, still consider themselves the ‘chosen people.’ Many also believe that Israel is a chosen nation. Yet since its founding, Israel has been in a constant state of war, has lost thousands of citizens in conflicts, and still hasn’t been able to defeat even Hamas. How can they see themselves as chosen? It’s honestly quite absurd. If God were to choose a country, I doubt it would be one constantly at war. More likely, it’d be a peaceful place like Norway🇳🇴 or the Maldives🇲🇻

Why do Israelis believe they are the chosen people? It’s quite ridiculous?
Why do Israelis believe they are the chosen people? It’s quite ridiculous?
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