After Hamas attack, Houston woman shares story of family and friends in Israel

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The surprise attack sent family members living thousands of miles away into a panic trying to make contact with them.

FOX 26 Reporter Tom Zizka spoke with one Houston woman who experienced trying to connect with family members in Israel following the surprise attack by Hamas.In the hours after the Hamas assault in southern Israel, Jews with friends and family in the region frantically tried to connect with them. It was a challenge compounded by thousands of miles and an eight-hour time difference. By the time, it was clear what was happening, Israel was literally and figuratively 'shell-shocked'.

CONTINUOUS COVERAGE: US begins delivering aid to Israel as American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attackHughes has a grandmother, extended family, and friends who are missing loved ones of their own, all living there. Finding them, and hearing their voices, was vital. When she finally connected, Hughes found her grandmother unafraid, in a country long used to animosity and violence from its neighbors.

Friends, though, are worried and resolved. Already, some are getting notice that they must report to take-up arms to defend the country in the Israel Defense Force.

 

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