Dahlia Bendavid celebrated her 59th birthday inflight, having been stranded in Israel amid a violent escalation following missile attacks. This conflict has left hundreds dead and disrupted the travel of many including Bendavid and fellow Miamians. Since the attacks began, her life revolved around survival tactics, like mapping bomb shelters and seeking evacuation routes. Upon finally returning home, she expressed a complex mix of relief and remorse, as she feels for those still trapped in the conflict zone while grappling with her own safety.
"On the one hand, I feel like a weight that was on my chest has been lifted and I can breathe again... But at the same time, it's bittersweet, because I'm constantly thinking about the people there and also feel guilty about not being there."
"Travel options are limited when attempting to flee a war zone... Bendavid was one of several Miamians who found themselves stranded in Israel after the country's June 13 surprise missile attack on Iran's nuclear facilities."
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