Israelis Scarred by Oct. 7 See Gaza as Little More than a Threat
The report says many Israelis, shaped by the Oct. 7 attacks, view Gaza primarily through a security lens while global opinion focuses on civilian suffering.
- On this October anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 people, Israelis approach a momentous election amid deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and the ongoing war.
- Many Israelis, feeling post-traumatic from the October 7 attack, prioritize national security and view Gaza primarily as a threat rather than considering the humanitarian situation of its 2 million residents.
- Israel's military controls over 60% of Gaza territory, where the vast majority of its 2 million residents live in tent camps or debris, while the Health Ministry reports over 74,000 Palestinians killed.
- For resident Deganit Bar Hay, the war leaves lasting trauma; she cannot barbecue because "the smell of hell" triggers memories of burnt flesh from the attack.
- Netanyahu faces intense criticism for failing to prevent the attack and delaying hostage releases, with voter anger over his security failures now dominating the political climate as the war continues.
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Much of the world sees tragedy in Gaza. Many Israelis, scarred by Oct. 7, see only a threat
Many Israelis struggle to see Palestinians as anything other than a threat, three years after the war in Gaza began. Israel’s wartime conduct continues to spark outrage internationally, but in Israel the focus is still on Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023,…
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Israelis scarred by Oct. 7 see Gaza as little more than a threat
Israelis scarred by Oct. 7 see Gaza as little more than a threat On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led militants killed some 1,200 people in southern Israel and abducted 251 others, leading to a devastating war and, eventually, a fragile ceasefire. Three years on, a visit to the communities attacked that day made clear that its too soon for many residents to see the Palestinians next door as anything other than a threat. (AP video by Alon Bernstein) #israe…
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