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Dozens of Israeli families came to Jerusalem last night from across the country to join the families of hostages for the holiday evening, but only a few said they believed their protest could influence decision-makers. 'We felt it wasn't really a holiday anyway,' said one
The seemingly endless war in Gaza is reshaping global dynamics and shaking old certainties once thought unassailable. One such tradition was the quiet of West Jerusalem's streets on the eve of Rosh Hashanah – particularly the city's Rehavia neighborhood, accustomed to noisy protests and clashes between police and demonstrators, but not on the Sabbath or holidays, when residents and visitors normally gather with their families.
