Orthodox have certain political views, that do not mix well with majority of liberal population. They claim ethical/non-military grounds when it comes to conscription, but are very strongly opinionated in other areas.
And look who is doing actual fighting in Gaza. There are are like 5000 US Navy seals. Conscript army can not even man fortified bunkers!
> My claim is that among the top 10 happiest countries,
I read Israel faces genocide, that does not sound very happy!
If you look at some stats, North Korea is doing pretty well, they have like 40% gender equality or whatever.
I would really recommend you to travel a bit. You obviously do not have much experience (stats, research). Israel is quite ok now.
If you want good safe place for "cultural shock", Jeddah would be good, nice corrals...