What we build; what they build

Israel is experiencing a boom in bomb shelter construction, with residents retrofitting homes and buildings or installing reinforced concrete "miguniot" due to ongoing threats. These in-home shelters offer immediate protection, contrasting with the tragic incident of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who lost an arm in a roadside shelter during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack before being kidnapped and murdered.

"Jews pray for peace, but at the same time prepare for war."

Meanwhile, adversaries like Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis prioritize rearmament and destructive capabilities. Hamas, for instance, has used its extensive tunnel system to protect fighters and Israeli hostages, not Gaza's children, demonstrating a stark difference in priorities between Israeli defensive building and the offensive constructions of terror groups.