"Sitting on plastic chairs at long rows of folding tables decorated with string lights, they broke matzoh, read from the Haggadah and sang - with no need to worry about the next siren."
"The military sends warnings when it detects missile launches in Iran, giving Israelis several minutes to prepare. When the siren goes off, they have 90 seconds to get to a shelter."
"Before Passover, the Israeli military had warned that Iran could send missiles 'in an attempt to harm Israeli civilians during the holiday.'"
"In Tel Aviv, the number of missiles and alerts had waned in recent days, to none Sunday through Monday night. But four sirens sounded Wednesday morning within a two-hour period."
In Tel Aviv, an underground community gathered for a Passover seder in a parking garage beneath the Dizengoff Center, seeking safety from missile threats. With air-raid sirens sounding, they celebrated the holiday together, avoiding disruption. The Israeli military had warned of potential missile strikes from Iran during the holiday. Despite the ongoing conflict, the community found comfort in their shared traditions, highlighting resilience in the face of danger. The situation remains tense, with casualties reported on both sides since the war began on February 28.
Read at The Washington Post
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