What it’s about
Following the tragic Hezbollah missile attack that took the lives of 12 children in the Druze town of Majdal Shams, the Fighting for the North Forum has criticized the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for their perceived lack of action and understanding regarding the security situation in Northern Israel. The Valor Forum has also advocated for increased military action to safeguard the region.
Why it matters
This call to action highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by residents in Northern Israel. Residents demand stronger and more proactive measures to ensure their safety against cross-border threats, emphasizing the urgency of a military strategy that protects all Israelis.
What they’re saying
The Fighting for the North Forum, composed of evacuees and current residents of Northern Israel, expressed their disappointment with IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari’s recent statements that indicated unpreparedness for an attack of this magnitude. The forum reflected on the continued lack of substantial military action over the past 10 months, urging for a decisive response to eliminate the threat from hostile regions in Lebanon.
“We were shocked to hear [Hagari’s] statement last night. It shows a total disconnect from understanding the difficult situation we have been in for 10 months,”
The Valor Forum, representing 150 bereaved families who have lost loved ones in the Israel-Hamas conflict, reinforced the call for enhanced military operations to secure both Northern and Southern Israel.
“It cannot be that children in Israel, in the Gaza Envelope, or the North, cannot play in a playground outside of their home because they fear for their lives.”
Messages of solidarity
In a poignant gesture, the Valor Forum extended sympathies to the Druze community, sharing in their grief over the loss and reiterating the need for a robust military strategy to prevent further tragedies.
“We send you strength and hope that you know no more grief. Israel must win, in the north and south, for the fallen and for the living.”
What’s next
As the discussion around Israel’s security intensifies, the forums hope that the government and military leadership will take immediate and comprehensive action to ensure the safety of all communities residing throughout Israel, particularly in high-risk areas adjacent to hostile borders.
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Majdal Shams, Druze, Israel-Lebanon Border, Daniel Hagari, Fallen Soldiers
This story was first published on jpost.com.