Shomera resident says northern Israel needs quiet, not slogans, as tourism and business suffer

Haim Steinberg, a Shomera resident and owner of hospitality complexes in the area, said in an interview on Kan Morashat that people in northern Israel are torn between political and security developments, but mostly want safety and a return to normal life. Speaking to Bnei Titlbom, he said the key issue is not politics but whether the reality will allow residents to live quietly.

Steinberg described months of an almost impossible routine, with very little sleep at night, constant alertness and the nonstop sound of security activity in the area. He said that even during periods without full-scale fighting, residents never felt completely safe. The daily reality, he said, includes warnings, drones and a general sense of instability that makes life hard for families and businesses.

On the economic front, Steinberg said business owners in the region are still waiting for aid. He said his own hospitality sites are barely operating and that tourism has been hit sharply since the current round of fighting began. Even when guests do arrive, some leave quickly because of the security situation.

Steinberg also criticized the government, saying northern residents feel they are not at the center of public attention and that the gap between official reports and life on the ground is huge. Despite the difficulties, he said he still hopes for recovery, adding, “We want to work, host people and return to normal life. We need security, quiet and the ability to bring families and tourists back to the north.”