The city of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel is almost empty as 90% of the residents have been evacuated. Militant group Hezbollah, based in southern Lebanon, has ramped up its rocket attacks across the border since the war against Hamas in Gaza began six months ago. Host Marco Werman talks to the mayor of Kiryat Shmona and displaced residents about how life has changed since Oct. 7 last year and if a war with Hezbollah is inevitable.
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