'Oct. 7 Isn’t Over Yet'
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TL;DR
- Unlike the United States, which commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as history, Israel is still actively engaged in dealing with the fresh trauma of the October 7th attacks by Hamas and Iranian proxies.
- The October 7th attacks resulted in the murder of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of hundreds more, with the violence described as unprecedented in its savagery, including mass murder, rape, torture, and burning of families alive.
- Israel's smaller size, constant proximity to threats, and historical consciousness mean it does not have the 'luxury of forgetting,' unlike the U.S. which has the geographical advantage of being separated by oceans.
- The article details specific atrocities, such as the Nova Music Festival massacre and the execution of toddlers, and notes that even ordinary Palestinians participated in the attacks.
- The ongoing conflict has led to significant losses for Iran's proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, and Israel has conducted major strikes against Iran's assets, but the underlying threat from Iran persists, ensuring the conflict continues.
- The article posits that the conflict is a 'siege' that will continue until one side exhausts its will or resources, referencing Ze'ev Jabotinsky's 'The Iron Wall' concept.