Despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, residents in northern Israel are still hesitant to return home due to fears of future attacks. Many towns and kibbutzim in the area remain ghost towns, with schools closed and limited access to basic services. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has added to the uncertainty, as threats to the border region of northern Israel are never far away. The psychological impact of the war is evident, with residents traumatized by the fear that what happened in southern Israel on October 7 could happen in the north as well.