Hello friends.  Earlier this week on Tuesday marked the beginning of what is now known as Operation Protective Edge.  This operation is controlled by the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and has taken place in the Hamas-controlled region of the Gaza strip.  For the last two days, there have been constant rockets being fired from Gaza towards cities throughout Israel causing the code red sirens to sound.  On Tuesday, the sirens sounded in Jerusalem.  Given the distance between Gaza and Jerusalem, we had 90 seconds to get down to the bomb shelter.  Fortunately, everything turned out for the best in our area and no one was hurt.  When you read in the news about a rocket or missile attack, it is difficult to truly understand the severity of the event unless you experience it in person.  While it is frightening in the spur of the moment, it is important to understand that Israel has experienced events such as this in the past and is able to return to their everyday lives.

(Source: IDF Facebook)

ROCKET COUNT: Hamas terrorists in Gaza fired over 365 rockets in less than three days. That’s about one rocket every 10 minutes.  Friends and family, I’m safe here in Jerusalem, but it’s just something to think about.  How would you react?