Everything begins with Hamas launching the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. It did so against the backdrop of a deep crisis within the country: protests against the government, religious tensions, reservists threatening to refuse service.

But the shock proved salutary: instantly, the country pulled together, reservists rushed in even before being called up, and total solidarity manifested itself across all sectors of society.

Those who do not believe in Heaven will say: a classic survival reflex. A society under attack closes ranks. Those who believe in Heaven will see in it the providential reawakening of the people’s deep unity.

From that moment on, events unfolded in a striking crescendo.

The unity and fighting spirit of the people convinced Hezbollah not to join the attack. The time thus gained allowed Israel to finalize the beeper operation. In a single instant, Hezbollah’s entire leadership and chain of command—a major strategic threat—was thrown into disarray. Without a communication system, thousands of missiles and rockets became exposed, as did the commanders forced to gather with Nasrallah…

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