New Israelis from Bay Area experience sirens, shelters for first time – J.
Most Israelis are familiar with the sirens that warn civilians about incoming rockets and send them running immediately for shelter. But for new immigrants who had yet to experience the Israeli-Palestinian conflict first-hand, the past week has provided a rude and sometimes terrifying introduction. Last October, J. profiled several former Bay Area families who decided to make aliyah, or immigrate to Israel, in 2020. We checked back with some of them this week to see how they have been coping during the intensifying conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups that has already left ...
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