The Israeli Experience of Terrorism: A Challenging Time but Not Existential Threat

During a period of intense terrorism in Israel, children underwent training to protect themselves from potential terrorist attacks at school. The country faced numerous suicide bombings in buses and restaurants, leading to a climate of fear and sadness. However, despite the severity of the situation, it was not considered an existential war for Israel. The attacks impacted daily life and the nation's happiness, but never posed a threat to its existence. The long-term effects of this period are reflected in the political leanings of the generation that grew up during that time. In contrast, the current situation in Israel is described as constituting an existential threat.