there may be war

About 3-4 hours ago, the lebanese militant organization hizballah started
an attack on Israel's norther border.

At the height of the attack, at least 2 Israeli soldiers have been kidnapped
and transfered into southern lebanon. it now seems that the whole purpose
of the attack was to bring about the conditions to make possible this kidnapping.

Since hizballah is a political movement in lebanon and a part of their
government, this may escalate into a full scale war.

As you (probably don't) know, most Israelis serve in the military forces and
later on become reservists (up to age 45 or so). I have been fortunate
enough to be made a part of the auxelery reserve units, meaning they
never call me unless an actual war starts.

so if war starts, I may not be around for a while.