Canceling vacations abroad and seeking shelter: How Trump's zigzag affects Israel

Trump's zigzag between threats and understandings is affecting Israelis' lives: families are canceling vacations abroad, hotels in the north are suffering from lower occupancy, and reservists and their families are living in uncertainty. Despite this, 95,000 passengers passed through Ben Gurion Airport yesterday, and foreign airlines resumed flights. In the north, hotel occupancy is low, and Israelis are avoiding advance bookings. Families of reservists are coping with mental and logistical difficulties, and some are seeking shelter.

The zigzag of US President Donald Trump between threats and understandings directly affects the lives of Israelis. Shortly after putting the world on war alert, Trump announced that the outlines of a deal had been agreed, and the next day said negotiations with Iran would resume. Amid the statements, families changed plans: Danit and Ofer Amar canceled a vacation to Athens and preferred to stay in the country, fearing they might not be able to return. Nitzan and Ofir, parents of two children, decided to continue with their plans to Cyprus despite concerns, saying 'they are dragging us along.' The northern region, which recovered in July with 80% of visitor numbers compared to pre-war years, is now suffering a sharp drop in hotel occupancy. Einav Shlomit Rubin from Agmon HaHula said the big test is August. Danit Beitan, CEO of the Pastoral Hotel in Kfar Blum, said people are afraid to book in advance and wait until the last minute. The IDF and reserve soldiers are paying a systemic price: Shahar Sela, wife of a deputy company commander in the reserves, spent a sleepless night preparing for mobilization and sought shelter for herself and her children. A father of three canceled his participation as a guide at a festival, saying a long period of uncertainty is exhausting. Despite this, 95,000 passengers passed through Ben Gurion Airport yesterday, and foreign airlines like Condor and Swiss resumed flights.