‘Hell, no! We won’t go’

An Israeli resident of Rosh Pina recounts his experiences living in the Upper Galilee since the October 7th attacks. He describes moving to Rosh Pina in 2009 and being required to build a bomb shelter (mamad), which initially seemed abstract but became essential. After being in Jerusalem during the October 7th attacks, he returned north, anticipating Hezbollah activity. Rosh Pina became a host for approximately 400 evacuees from border communities like Metula and Kiryat Shmona, utilizing its guest houses. The community organized initiatives, such as making 1,000 sandwiches daily for soldiers. Despite increased attacks on Rosh Pina, including a cluster bomb near his home and a direct hit on a neighbor's house, residents remained steadfast. The author states, "We wanted to deny Hezbollah the satisfaction of causing us to flee," emphasizing their resolve to maintain life in the Upper Galilee and demonstrate resilience on the home front.