Oct. 7 was a warning to Israelis in the north: It could happen to them. Many say they won’t feel safe until Israel deals with Hezbollah. Others wish residents across the border could see each other as neighbors.
For years the Israeli border town of Sderot has been the target of Hamas rockets. With the town largely emptied since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, and rockets still flying despite Israel’s massive offensive, achieving safety appears a long way off.
Israel’s crackdown on freedom of expression is being derided as a national loyalty campaign targeting its Palestinian citizens. The restrictions threaten efforts to foster peace through equal-opportunity employment.