Ahmed, a livestock farmer from Hurriye, expresses his turmoil over abandoning his animals amid the time-sensitive Israeli evacuation order: 'I took my wife and children and came here in the same clothes.' He reflects on his uncertain future as the situation escalates, stating, 'What was I going to do? Stay? That's all there was.' His immediate focus is on survival rather than planning ahead.
Elderly local Ibrahim Yarida shares anxiety about the ongoing Israeli military actions, saying, 'The whole of Syria is celebrating, except for us.' He reflects on the conflicting emotions, lamenting, 'To me, they are all the same,' highlighting the despair felt in his community.
49-year-old Yawal Awuad echoes the sentiments of fear and uncertainty, noting, 'They didn't even give us five hours to celebrate Assad's departure. We got rid of one problem and woke up with another.' This shows the dread locals feel as they worry about the future.
As tensions escalate, locals in Shahda react defensively, placing garbage containers on the road as a barrier, indicating their desire to protect their community, revealing the desperation and fear stemming from recent Israeli military incursions.
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