In this paper, I present the salutogenic paradigm in relation to coping, conflict and culture. The core concept of salutogenesis - sense of coherence (SOC) - is described as a powerful explanatory factor of resiliency, especially in conflict areas, which enables us to understand the highly resilient levels among young Israeli Jews and Arabs. The paper also relates to two cases in which the SOC does not contribute to moderating stress reactions: the first refers to acute stressful situations, while the second relates to the specific cultural-ethnic group of Bedouin-Arabs, living in the southern part of Israel.