Thank you so much for reading and responding, Mounir. I got nervous to see this post has been making the rounds more and I was getting some angry responses, and your comment was really comforting. It's so important to remind each other that people from this region understand the grief, understand that we're all real people on both (all) sides, understand that so often we fight against our own governments for years, not always managing to make an impact. I do believe, and have to believe, that Arabs and Israelis will keep finding room in our hearts for empathy through all the grief, and that this is how we will solve this and reach real, just peace. We all deserve so much better. I have no idea what it's like being in Lebanon right now but I hope you and everyone in your family is safe, and I would be happy to read your thoughts if you do find the energy to post them. Thank you again.