The shelling against Israel continues, with the north of the country being the most affected, where residents have less than 10 seconds to take shelter during rocket attacks. This was recounted in "The Day Begins" by Bulgarian Rina Bakalov, who lives in Israel.
"For several days, the shelling has been most intense in the northern part of Israel. "Hezbollah" has become very active to help Iran, and there are constant rockets. Unfortunately, the time people have to hide in shelters is less than 10 seconds because it is very close and very difficult. Most people live in bomb shelters, hiding places, in basements, because, you understand, a family with 3 children, the mother cannot take them and run with the children if the father is in reserve. They live either in public places, where they are secured, or if they have a shelter in their own home, but the situation is very, very difficult."
According to her, there is also shelling in the central part of Israel, but there is more time to react there.
According to Bakalov, Israeli society is divided regarding the war, but the majority supports it with the hope that it will lead to longer-term security.
"Most realize and want this to be the last war," Bakalov also said.
She emphasized that currently, daily life in the country is severely disrupted.
"Currently, there are no schools, no kindergartens. At least one person from each family cannot work. Because they have to look after their children. It is very difficult. We are very strongly mobilized to get through this war."
According to her, the war is already having a serious impact on the economy and social systems. Despite the difficulties, she stated that society is mobilized to endure until the end of the conflict.
"We are, unfortunately, a very suffering people here. And maybe we have to endure a little more so that there can be a more lasting peace afterwards."