Return to Pre-War Mode |
The ceasefire with Iran was followed by a rapid return to pre-war routine for most Israelis. Life in pre-war mode, a constant, more acute in recent years.
Ceasefire and ceaseless fire. In northern Israel, Hezbollah incessantly attacks border communities. Israel retaliates, attacks Lebanon. Justification for warfare legitimates overlooking unavoidable civilian casualties, over considering alternatives. Cringe? I shrivel into my inner bone casing.
I cannot presume to imagine how it feels to live in a border community, under bihourly attack, where more individuals do not have home shelters than do. I understand that leads some to demand accelerated Israeli military action until their security is guaranteed, long-term. I understand others recognize repeated........