October 6th, 1973 - Yom Kipur, Saturday
October 7th, 2023 - Simchat Torah, Saturday
October 6th, 1973 - Attacked from all fronts, soldiers fight
October 7th, 2023 - Terrorists infiltrate from the south - innocent women and children, old and young - slaughtered, hounded, abducted
Once again, I am at a loss for words.
A country and its people in shock. This has never happened before. This will not end tomorrow. Planes and helicopters overhead. Supermarkets empty because people have bought food to send to soldiers. The reservists don't have food!!!!!! Hundreds of citizens at the side of the roads giving out food as soldiers go to the north and the south. The number of the dead and the wounded rises by the hour. The names of the soldiers whose families have been notified are read on TV - their names, their young age, girls and boys. Terrible heartrending wrenching interviews on TV with family members who hid, who lost partners, fathers, grandparents, who are still in hiding, as the terrorists came into their homes and settlements. A nature 'rave' of young, hopeful, optimistic people, celebrating music and each other, slaughtered, their bodies on the ground, some abducted, wounded. Horrors upon horrors of scenes that defy imagination.
Where I live the shelters have been 'aired' and stocked with chairs, mattresses, and water. We all know where to go, and what to do, and for how long to stay in the shelters. Everyone here has grandchildren in the army, some had grandchildren who attended the rave. Some have already been informed that their grandchildren have been killed or wounded.
I went to the nearby mall - all the shops and restaurants are closed. Only the supermarket is open, and very empty. The Arab woman who works there and has so helped me in my state of culture shock, came to me and we hugged each other. She patted me on the back "it will be OK, everything will be OK."
5 comments:
Thank you, Nesta.
I'm so happy to hear you are physically alright but deeply saddened by all of these tragic events. Sending prayers for you, your family and your country!!
Nesta, good to hear from you, thanks for your commentary and update. Prayers for you and all who are suffering in this nightmare. Love to you.
Good to hear your voice Nes and to read your humane blogs. Thank you dear intelligent friend - a voice bearing humanity xxx
Thank you dear Nesta. The hug you received gives us hope. Ilona
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