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What does it mean?
Acknowledges the fear of civilians living under threat of rocket attacks.
In plain terms
It is scary when rockets can hit your house.
What can you take from it?
Validate the fear of those under attack.

Where it applies

  • humanitarian crises
  • conflict zones
  • security briefings

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge civilian suffering
  • build empathy for victims

Questions to consider

  • What follows empathy in policy?
  • How to protect civilians effectively?

Another view

Acknowledgment does not necessarily imply concrete action to stop the threat.

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