There are as many ways to survive war as those affected by it. Since Hamas’ attack on Israel last October, Palestinians have been confronting existential decisions about how to survive the war between Israel and Hamas. When facing imminent danger, how do civilians decide whether to stay in their homes or flee?
For those who stay, when do they collaborate with or resist armed groups? Are neutrality or autonomy ever viable strategies for surviving wartime violence? In short, how do ordinary people survive when war arrives in their neighborhood? I have spent the past decade studying how civilians across differentThe post Lessons From Gaza’s Most Vulnerable: Understanding Civilian Protection in Wartime appeared first on War on the Rocks.