I have tickets to visit for 10 days in about three weeks.

I've been growing very nervous about a potential war with Hezbollah. Especially after reading an analysts' prediction of how a Hezbollah war would look like for Israelis...It was terrifying like reading a nightmare. Basically the article predicted mass panic and confusion as thousands of rockets are fired daily all over Israel with many deaths.

I've struggled with anxiety since October 7th so tried distancing myself from the news, which helped a little but now every time I do check I'm reminded of how likely a war in the North is going to be. I'm terrified for my Israeli friends and I don't know how you all handle it right now. I feel guilty living so far away and complaining about being anxious, when there's millions of Israelis who are living in potential danger.

I know nobody knows what's going to happen or what this war will look like. But how much damage do you think Hezbollah can really do to Israel? I understand they have the capability to overwhelm the air defense systems. Do you think other Arab countries would join them in this war? Will the West still have Israel's back in this war, even if Israel "officially starts" the war by trying to push Hezbollah back?

My mind is in a dark place now and it's hard to be optimistic. I know as a Jew and soon-to-be oleh I should be full of hope as we have gone through many things throughout history but naturally I guess I tend to be a pessimistic person.

Do you think I should cancel my travel plans for this month? I think about the possibility of being stuck in Israel and not being able to return home if a war breaks out.

War or no war, as long as Israel is still standing, I'm doing aliyah in 6 months. I already have the approval (which I got after October 7th, btw).

I appreciate any words of encouragement you guys can offer, and I wish strength to everyone else who feels like me, especially to the Israelis here in the sub.