Since October of last year, Hezbollah rocket attacks have intensified near the Lebanon border, leading to daily rocket fire towards northern Israel. The attacks, in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza, have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate the area, with 30 civilians killed and 64,000 displaced so far. Despite the danger, some Israelis have chosen to stay behind, such as Ishai Efroni, head of security at a kibbutz in Matzuva. He lives with his family and soldiers serving in the army, facing the constant threat of rocket attacks. The Israeli government has responded with a military campaign that has killed thousands in Lebanon and displaced over a million people. Despite the ongoing conflict, some, like Idan Ishach-Erez, have returned home after being displaced for months. However, the fear of another rocket attack is ever-present, with alarms sending people running for cover and disrupting daily life. The situation remains tense, with no cease-fire in sight, leaving residents living in fear as the fighting continues. The Israeli prime minister has cited the need to remove the threat of Hezbollah as a reason for the military campaign in Lebanon, as both sides continue to engage in violent clashes near the border.
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‘We Remain Fearful’: Living in Northern Israel
