Judy Deutch: Rocket attacks on Israeli civilians must stop
Rocket attacks create constant fear in Israel
In November, I took my first trip to Israel. I spent time in Sderot, a low-income community of roughly 15,000 people. It is 1.5 miles from Gaza.
I learned firsthand that rockets from Gaza have been falling on Sderot's civilians for eight years.
Some of the schools have been reinforced to withstand Kassam attacks because buildings in Sderot have been badly damaged by the rockets. People have been killed and injured. Children have been traumatized because of the frequent attacks. When a warning sounds, the children have about 10 seconds to run to a safe place. Teachers have tried to help students ease their fears by teaching a song they can all sing together. Nevertheless, they live in constant fear.
It is obvious that these attacks on civilians must stop. Israel has no choice but to prevent Hamas from smuggling in, from stockpiling and launching rockets.
- Judy Deutch, Clive
- Judy Deutch, Clive
