The Israeli metropolis of Ashkelon, on the Gaza border, is used to residing beneath rocket hearth from Hamas, however is fearful concerning the end result of the battle and air assaults from a bigger enemy.
Along the coastal promenade, a number of walkers and runners are out having fun with the nice and cozy climate. Some persons are making an attempt to have a good time.
At a bar mitzvah on the terrace of a neighborhood restaurant, there are drinks and jokes, however the speak is about struggle and safety.
Colin Peretz informed me of his fears for the long run: “I hope nothing occurs from Iran. It’s very scary.”
“Today I’m celebrating my son’s bar mitzvah. I’ve not been in a position to sleep at evening as a result of I’ve all the time fearful about this case. I want this case would finish. I’m not snug. I’m not feeling superb.”
“Our lives right here in Israel will not be protected for now, however there isn’t a different place.”
Israel and Iran have lengthy been enemies, however the shadow struggle between the 2 international locations is now susceptible to coming to the fore.
There is little doubt that Israel is in a harmful area and has needed to cope with quite a few existential threats since its founding in 1948.
But the trauma of the October 7 Hamas assault leaves the nation feeling significantly susceptible.
Iran has vowed revenge after two generals had been killed in an airstrike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria.
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