In this on-the-ground analysis from northern Israel, Karen Woods reports on communities near the Lebanese border struggling with prolonged insecurity following Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks. Visiting Ma’alot-Tarshiha and surrounding towns, she documents damaged homes, evacuated neighbourhoods, and the psychological toll of months under threat. Israeli officials and researchers at the ALMA Research and Education Center describe Hezbollah’s military entrenchment within Lebanese civilian areas and continued weapons smuggling supported by Iran. Residents speak of disrupted schooling, displaced families, and the strain of rebuilding amid uncertainty. The article portrays a region where ceasefire agreements have reduced but not eliminated fear, and where long-term recovery depends on both security and sustained community resilience.