Sorrow

There are so many reasons to cry, but what actually set me off today was this interview with Major General Dan Harel, who is the chief of the IDF Southern Command and in charge of the evacuation. He thankfully has a balanced, nuanced understanding of the pain of this situation, and a deep respect for the settlers themselves, their contributions to the country and their lifestyle. But oh, what a commitment he has to what he's doing, whether or not he believes it's the right move (and he won't share that opinion). It's inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time.