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Writing from work in Ashdod, Israel I worked night shift last night. Usually my shift starts at 23:00. But we are on a war schedule so now it starts at 19:00. Dinner time. I have to
Dr Gila Nussbaum
February 6, 2024
Tag: war life
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Diary Entry: Day 3 – Just in Case
Just got up. Have not checked the news yet. Rumblings in the distance were like thunder all night. Since Jerusalem is a no-fly zone, any aircraft that comes near is military. I am sure they have
Mallory Serebrin
February 5, 2024
Writing from home
War Diaries: Day 115 – Counting Days, Gratitude and Grit
Last night, I was invited to dinner at a friend. She had recently recovered from emergency surgery and wanted to express gratitude for how the events had unfolded and for the love and support she received
Daphna Horowitz
January 31, 2024
War Diaries – Day 93: A Journey to Remember – Witnessing the Aftermath
Yesterday I went on a trip to the South of Israel, where the October 7 attack took place. It was January 7, exactly 3 months after. We were a group who went to bear witness to
Daphna Horowitz
January 8, 2024
Writing from home
War Diaries – Day 67: If you live here, you know…
This piece of writing is not mine. It expresses so beautifully what life is like in Israel at the moment and I wanted to share it further. Credit goes to Chana Wurtzel who wrote it. I’ve
Daphna Horowitz
December 12, 2023