Israelis to terrorists: We’re not going anywhere

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Sderot earlier today to do their Shabbat shopping.

A motorcade of several hundred cars arrived in Sderot on Friday morning carrying thousands of people from across Israel who came to do their Shabbat shopping in the rocket-battered town.

The convoy left from several rendezvous points in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and Raanana early Friday.

What about rocket attacks?

The visitors were briefed by the police and the Home Front Command on how they should act in the case of a rocket attack.

And was there a rocket attack?

While the visitors were still on their way, a rocket fired from northern Gaza landed in an open field north of town, causing no injuries or damage.

It’s absolutely heartwarming to read what the Israelis who went there said.

“We came here today hoping to cheer up the people who are suffering in Sderot. Our goal is to shop, and mainly extend our support to the people of Sderot and show them we haven’t forgotten them.”

And the Sderot residents are grateful.

Amos Kuri, who owns a bakery in the southern city, told Ynet, “If a group like this should arrive here once a month, it would be enough to arrange our entire month. It’s very heartwarming. The truth is I was sure people would escape after the first Qassam fell, but they stayed here.”

[…] The chairman of Sderot’s traders’ council, Aharon Hugi, said that the initiative was amazing. “It’s beautiful to see this today, after the town has been literally deserted the entire week and there has hardly been any traffic in shops.

“Suddenly, the shops are full. We were really concerned that the Color Red alert system might scare off some of the people, but those who have already arrived told us that even if rockets start landing, they will continue doing their shopping. People have no clue how much good this is doing to the town.”

Shabbat shalom. I especially wish peace on Sderot—not that I think my wish will be granted. The terrorists have no intention of stopping their rocketing of Israeli civilians. And the world has no intention of caring that they don’t. The AP is back to ignoring Sderot completely again.