The Dispatch Podcast
Israel's Ghost Towns
Nov 6, 2023
Journalist Graeme Wood discusses the aftermath of the October 7 atrocities in Israel, including the records of the pogrom, the alienation between the Israeli state and people, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the war effort, the Hamas/ISIS comparison, and civilian deaths in Gaza.
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- Israel's ghost towns post-October 7th attack portrayed a sense of mourning and silence, with the old city of Jerusalem empty and devoid of tourists.
- Defeating Hamas without causing massive destruction and civilian casualties is deemed unlikely by informed Israelis, raising concerns about stability in neighboring countries like Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
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Arrival in Israel and the Atmosphere
The speaker arrived in Israel just after the October 7th attack. The atmosphere in Jerusalem was described as creepy, with a sense of mourning and silence. The old city, usually filled with activity, was empty and devoid of tourists. The ultra-Orthodox population seemed to carry on with their normal routine, while the city of Tel Aviv was different, being both more affected by rocket attacks and the mobilization of soldiers.
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