Residents of kibbutz Cabri, five miles from the Lebanon border, describe a life of constant disruption as rocket fire continues despite a ceasefire. On Thursday, air raid sirens sounded three times, forcing the Moria family into their reinforced safe room. Yael Shavit noted the official reaction time had been relaxed to 30 seconds, but Orly Moria disputed this, saying the reality remains almost zero.
Amir Yarchi, another resident, expressed cautious hope after the Iran ceasefire, but the situation remains fragile. By evening, Israel's continuation of hostilities meant the Lebanon war had restarted on both sides. Sirens across northern Israel resumed, though the danger in Cabri passed quickly with no casualties or damage.
Hezbollah rocket fire into Israel began on 2 March, with 1,164 rockets fired up to 40km into Israel, according to the Alma Center. Civilian casualties in northern Israel have been small, with one death on 24 March, though attacks from Iran have also occurred. In Lebanon, over 1,700 have been killed since early March.
For residents, every decision is a matter of risk management. Moshe Davidovich, chief of the Mate Asher Regional Council, supports continued strikes, arguing Hezbollah cannot be allowed to attack at will. Polling shows 79% of Israelis back the offensive. Davidovich calls for international engagement to prevent Hezbollah from regrouping.
Yarchi warns of an endless war if a military-only solution is pursued. He hopes the government will fall at the next election, due later this autumn. The cycle of violence remains unresolved as both sides continue hostilities.
