Tensions are rising between Israel and Hezbollah. Almost a year after the start of the war, the army assures through its northern zone commander, Uri Gordine, that it is ready for a ground operation on the border. A wish shared by the inhabitants of one of the Israeli cities closest to Hezbollah positions, Kiryat Shmona.
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With our special correspondent in Kiryat Shmona, Fanny Leonor Crouzet
In the middle of deserted streets, traffic lights at a standstill. It’s hard to miss Rami driving his golf cart: he’s coming back from shopping. Outside, two shots are heard: ” It’s like this all day long… They shoot for an hour, then they rest, then they shoot again, then they rest… »
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The voice of Shmuel, the son of Rami, rang out: “ Fuck you, Hezbollah! “For him, only one solution can put an end to these exchanges of rockets in the region: ” We must attack by land, we must enter Lebanon and kill all the top commanders of Hezbollah. »
The situation has become unbearable for the residents of the region. In Makhanayim, a few kilometers from Kiryat Shmona, Israeli citizens are joining forces against Hezbollah’s aggression.
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Nissan Zeevi co-founded the citizen collective 1701: “ Our main goal is to change the security situation here, in the north and on the border. To put pressure on the government, on the international community, who promised us a demilitarized zone. »
Without a decision from the government or international actors, Nissan Zeevi tells us, he will take up arms. More than 80% of civilians have reportedly deserted the Galilee region since October 7.
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