Monday, May 17, 2021

The small details of the big story

I have two apps on my smartphone, one is called red and the other has no name but both warn me in real time about expected rockets. At night I sleep with the smartphone and it is so smart that if a rocket is expected it just shakes and does not shout, as if it wants to wake me up gently so that I do not panic, but as soon as I pick it up to see, at the next alarm it is already shouting. It knows I'm not sleeping.
The TV is also open almost 24 hours a day and the orange stripes tell me exactly where a rocket is expected.

Because of the Iron Dome the expected is accurate and a list of localities appears where rockets are expected to land. The distance from Gaza measures the time during which shelter can be found. 40 km away there is 15 seconds to find shelter. My grandchildren are 45 km from Gaza and have 40 seconds. I have a minute and a half.
Dozens of times I saw the name of their settlement on the orange stripes on TV and I knew that at that moment the rockets were over their heads. I'm waiting to hear if there are any casualties, calm down and wait for next time.
In the picture you can see the sky above my house. Apparently there was a missile that made its way over me.


 

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23 comments:

  1. thelmaMay 17, 2021 at 12:31 PM

    Scary to say the least Yael. Do you have a safe place within the house? I know the Iron Dome protects you from the rockets landing but presumably some get through?
    Today I am packing stuff for moving to somewhere else in Yorkshire, it is a very sad thing but also energising as I throw things away. All those cards from children over the years for a start. Out in the garden the squirrel is leaping around on the lawn looking for buried nuts and I must go and throw some more out, thin time for squirrels at the moment.
    Take care.

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  2. YaelMay 17, 2021 at 12:54 PM

    I'm glad I met you here at Blogland Thelma. You Find time to write here even on a day like this where you say goodbye to your old home, it is definitely not a simple day for you.
    I do not have a sheltered place in the house and I hope everything will be fine.

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  3. walking in beauty carmarthenshireMay 17, 2021 at 2:18 PM

    Thankyou for writing this all Yael. I hope you have a safe place to run too ? So scary for you worrying about your family. I do hope the different sides start talking soon and can work something out. Do you have a garden you can spend time in,or somewhere you can make some sort of sanctuary? (Even the illusion of one ) I feel so lucky living here, when so many people are in trouble. I hope you have a more peaceful day. xxx
    Kathy

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  4. amMay 17, 2021 at 2:23 PM

    Thank you for writing, for keeping in touch. When the man I loved was in Vietnam in 1970, he wrote a letter to me every day. He knew much better than I do what you are going through. There is a longtime longing for peace. Sending love.

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  5. JayCeeMay 17, 2021 at 3:44 PM

    I cannot begin to imagine how that feels Yael. I wish that it could all be over soon x

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  6. SueMay 17, 2021 at 4:15 PM

    xxxxx

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  7. local alienMay 17, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    Thinking of you. Your family is very close. Such a frightening way to live. Hope once again you're all safe

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  8. DinaMay 17, 2021 at 5:53 PM

    Good luck, Yael.
    At times like this I am glad my son and daughter live on far-way continents and not here in the Negev.
    Let's hope the fighting won't last for many more weeks.
    Chag Shavuot sameach. :)

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  9. Rachel PhillipsMay 17, 2021 at 8:28 PM

    I am glad to hear you are safe Yael. Thank you. I would like to hear of all civilian people safe along with you whether they live in Gaza or Israel, or the West Bank or East Jerusalem or anywhere else and for the bombing and missiles to stop. I note that the UN are unable to agree on anything either.

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  10. BonnieMay 17, 2021 at 11:18 PM

    I know these details of the big story are not really small. I cannot imagine the fear you must have for your daughter and grandchildren when you see the danger where they live. I hope you are able to get hold of them by phone so you each know the other is safe. I wish you had some type of safe shelter available to you. I imagine your family is having to live in their safe area which I'm sure can become stressful for them. How I wish I could help but I keep you all in my prayers each day. Be safe and know that many care!

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  11. Tom StephensonMay 18, 2021 at 1:00 AM

    I saw footage of one of the Iron Dome batteries in operation last night. It has a good success rate, but some seem to get through. How stressful it must be for you and your family. I wish you and your loved ones well.

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  12. Joanne NoragonMay 18, 2021 at 2:50 AM

    I wish you well. I wish this were over.

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  13. YaelMay 18, 2021 at 11:19 AM

    Thank you all, each and every one of you who writes here.It is very helpful to me in this difficult time, I so appreciate your concern and support. I did not know how important it is to me. I'm sorry I am not answering everyone personally right now. It will take a few more days. And again, thank you.

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  14. walking in beauty carmarthenshireMay 18, 2021 at 8:28 PM

    Thinking of you Yael and hoping everything is pk as it can be at present. xx
    Kathy

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  15. YaelMay 18, 2021 at 10:45 PM

    Thank you Kathy.

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  16. walking in beauty carmarthenshireMay 19, 2021 at 9:05 PM

    Another trying day for you all. How do you keep occupied enough to help you cope with it all.?
    I wish you all a safe night .xxx
    Kathy

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  17. YaelMay 20, 2021 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks again Cathy for the understanding and support. From tonight probably a ceasefire, meanwhile the alarms continue. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

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  18. FrancesMay 21, 2021 at 11:55 AM

    I am hoping that the ceasefire has actually happened. Not heard any news so far this morning. Perhaps you can have a good night's sleep soon and not have to worry about the rest of your family either?

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    1. YaelMay 21, 2021 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks Frances, it's really quiet here now. The night was very tense until two at night but that too passed. Thank you for your support.

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  19. walking in beauty carmarthenshireMay 21, 2021 at 12:03 PM

    Hi Yael.Well ,so far ,so good. I hope the respite is a long one, very long. Now you can relax a bit. xx
    Kathy

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  20. YaelMay 21, 2021 at 4:28 PM

    Hi Kathy, We all know that the silence is temporary, but we enjoy it for now. Thank you for your support.

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  21. walking in beauty carmarthenshireMay 21, 2021 at 11:17 PM

    Hi Yael, we can only ever enjoy the respites when we get them, and make the most of them. x
    Kathy

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