These straightforward series of events were not the narrative that many media outlets put forward in their coverage of the weekend’s incidents.

Kibbutz Iftach residents fled their homes near the Lebanese border after October 7, only to return in defiance, rebuilding and expanding their community despite ongoing security threats.

'In response to the blatant violation by the Hezbollah terrorist organization, the IDF has begun targeted strikes in southern Lebanon,' the military said.