Reflections on the Anniversary of the Attacks

The anniversary of the attacks on Israel prompts a complex reflection among the nation's commentators, emphasizing that the mood is not solely one of mourning but also of resilience due to recent military successes. The prevailing sentiment is that without these achievements, the atmosphere could have been one of defeatism. As Israel grapples with ongoing rocket launches from Gaza and a multifront conflict involving Iranian proxies, the city remains a theater of war, complicating the notion of commemoration. Commemorating an anniversary in the midst of such active hostilities feels discordant, leading to unease about acknowledging a year marked by loss while still engaging in a battle for security.