Northern Israel Residents Criticize Government Response to Hezbollah Attacks

Residents of northern Israel are criticizing the Netanyahu government's response to Hezbollah drone and missile attacks, stating that despite the ceasefire, they remain exposed to constant threats.

Tue Jun 02 2026

Unstable Reality in Northern Israel

Eli Peretz, a resident of Kiryat Shmona, described the current situation as a 'joke,' emphasizing that the ceasefire is not being upheld. Residents are lamenting that their daily lives are under threat from incessant drone and missile attacks by Hezbollah, with schools closed and normal life disrupted. Notably, Hezbollah's fiber-optic drones are resistant to electronic jamming and invisible to traditional radar, complicating the Israeli military's response.

Government Leadership Failure and Resident Grievances

Ayala Amar, another resident of Kiryat Shmona, criticized the Israeli government for 'neglecting' Kiryat Shmona compared to major cities like Tel Aviv or Haifa. Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot labeled the situation a 'failure of leadership,' arguing that any functioning government should prioritize the security of northern residents. Residents like Machlouf Levi support expanding military operations across southern Lebanon to put an end to the repeated attacks.

*Source: YouTube: TRT World (2026-06-02)*

Tags: #Israel #Hezbollah #Netanyahu #KiryatShmona #drone