Metula's Forgotten: War's Devastation & Slow Recovery

Ilan Rosenfeld, a cafe owner in Metula, Israel, shares his devastation after rockets destroyed his business during the conflict with Hezbollah. Despite government claims of recovery, many residents, like Rosenfeld, remain displaced and struggling due to ongoing tensions and lack of aid. The local economy, heavily reliant on tourism and agriculture, has been severely impacted, with many former workers not returning and businesses forced to hire foreign laborers. The security situation remains volatile, with Israel conducting strikes into southern Lebanon and Hezbollah refusing to disarm until Israel fully withdraws. Many residents, like farmer Levav Weinberg, remain skeptical of government assurances, with Weinbergs children too scared to play outside and he and his wife considering leaving Metula again. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.