Israelis Reassess Security Role After Iran Strikes

⁤ ⁢ updated June ⁢19,⁤ 2025
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Many ⁣Israelis initially ignored the early morning sirens, accustomed to previous campaigns that had diminished the rocket capabilities of Hamas in Gaza and⁢ Hezbollah ⁣along the northern border.The prospect of a major attack⁢ was not immediatly apparent.

The recent missile strikes from Iran have prompted Israelis to reassess their security role and the nature ‍of threats they ⁢face. The destructive power of Iran’s missiles has instilled a sense of vulnerability, a stark contrast to the perception of threats from Palestinian militants and Hezbollah fighters.

“I was preparing food for the Sabbath ‍on Friday morning…and⁤ I turned on ⁣the radio and was shocked,” saeid Rivka Benayim, a Jerusalem⁣ supermarket cashier, noting shortages of⁤ essential ⁤goods. “I had⁢ no idea we were at war with‍ Iran.”

Shlomo Alkobi, 25, an essential ‍worker at a cellphone‍ service center, drew a sharp distinction between the sources of attacks. “Hamas fired rockets⁤ made out of traffic sign poles,” Alkobi said. “Those are like kindergarten games compared‍ to iran’s ballistic missiles.”

What’s next

Israelis are likely to demand increased security measures and a revised strategy for dealing with potential threats from Iran ‍and its proxies in the region.