Israelis Near Gaza Border Remain Deeply Scarred By October 7
· World · The Independent, Al Jazeera
Three years after the October 7 attacks, many residents in southern Israel continue to view the Gaza territory primarily as a security threat. Visitors to border lookouts often observe the destruction in Beit Hanoun, with some expressing indifference or support for the military actions. The trauma remains pervasive, with residents reporting that sensory triggers like the smell of smoke remind them of the violence. Israeli media coverage of the Palestinian perspective remains limited, and public empathy for those in Gaza is largely absent.
Why it matters
The persistent trauma and lack of cross-community empathy underscore the profound psychological barriers to any future reconciliation in the region.
Read the original report — The Independent
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