Being Dutch might influence my take, but I love the no BS communication in Israel. What you describe as troublesome cuts both ways BTW. You are allowed to be as direct. Got no time? Say so. Got other priorities? Say so. Just be clear and to the point and do not waste the callers time with an elaborate story.

The explanation I got was that no one has time to beat around the bush since every single day might be your last.

That was 30 years ago when things where a lot less safe than it is now.