REPORTING. After the Iranian attack, residents of Jerusalem highlight the "success" of their army but are worried about a "long term failure"
Cairo: Hani Kamal El-Din
In Israel, schools are closed and gatherings of more than 1,000 people are prohibited. For the first time, on the night of Saturday to Sunday, Tehran attacked the Jewish state from its soil: more than 300 drones and missiles, almost all of which were intercepted. Israel had prepared for it, there were almost no victims: a young girl seriously injured in the south of the country. On site, life resumes but the worry persists.
In Rekhavia, a residential neighborhood in Jerusalem where many students live, the day is sunny. On the café terrace, Gila is relieved: “It was very scary! We are all happy to be alive and healthy. We are proud of the IDF and all our allies who helped us… And we hope for better days!”
Assault rifle on his shoulder, a cup of coffee in his hand, Ido asks himself questions about the future: “Yes, it’s a success… A one-off success but it’s also a failure in the long term. Now I’m leaving again for my reserve period in Gaza…” For Alain, we must above all thank Israel’s allies, and first and foremost the United States and its president: “Fortunately we have Joe Biden as president of the United States who is a great friend of Israel, who has always supported Israel. Not only the United States but also several important European countries, like France.”
There are many discussions in the neighborhood. “In the end, everyone is happy, believes a woman with her baby. The Iranians took revenge and the Israelis believe they succeeded in repelling the attack.” But she adds: “It’s difficult to build a life in this country, with all these wars!” As for Assaf, a young student, he makes a direct link with the political situation: “It’s frustrating to think that all of this revolves around one person who wants to stay in power at all costs. All this suffering, all these people dying and being injured, all because of this guy who lives 100 meters from here.” 100 meters from the café is the private residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the scene of weekly protests.
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