How Israeli parents are grappling with a shattered sense of security
Few sounds are more haunting than the wail of a siren signaling an impending missile attack. Every passing motorcycle becomes a jolt to the heart. More chilling still is the explosion that follows.
I awoke to a siren at 6:29 a.m. on Oct. 7 in my home in central Israel, marking the beginning of Hamas’s murderous attack. I scooped up my 2-year-old daughter, Ori, from bed, and we sought refuge in a bomb shelter, her eyes betraying a profound fear.
Israel’s promise has been that we would be protected, that it is the safest place for our children. Life here has always been challenging, with soaring living costs, societal divides and periodic wars.… Seguir leyendo »