Israelis are again waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of air raid sirens and running to safe rooms and shelters. Thousands have been injured or displaced in missile attacks. Tens of thousands have left their homes and jobs to do even more army reserve duty. Schools are closed. Many people are stranded abroad because regular airline service to Israel has been suspended. Yet, nearly a week into the Iran war, the mood in Israel is upbeat, in contrast to the one prevailing in the