Families Recount Trauma After Iranian Missile Strikes Devastate Homes

Two families in Israel are grappling with the aftermath of Iranian missile attacks that destroyed their homes and claimed lives, highlighting the profound personal toll of the conflict. The Sherbit family in Haifa lost their home of 12 years when a missile struck their building on April 5, 2026. While the missile did not explode, the impact caused the building to collapse, killing four people in the apartment below. The Sherbits, who were in a shelter at the time, managed to salvage some belongings with the help of the Home Front Command. They are now living in a rented apartment and are involved in discussions about rebuilding the damaged structure.

In Tel Aviv, Hamda Azikri, the widow of actor Nissim Azikri, lost her home of 50 years in a missile strike on March 28, 2026. The blast killed a caregiver and severely damaged the building, which is a protected historic structure. Azikri and her daughter, who were in a public shelter, returned to find their home destroyed. The family faced bureaucratic hurdles with the Property Tax Authority regarding rental assistance, which was eventually resolved after intervention. They are currently in a rented apartment while the building undergoes a lengthy restoration process.

The article also briefly touches upon the experiences of the Ohana family in Beit Shemesh and the Biton family in Dimona, who also suffered damage to their homes from missile attacks. The Ohana family's home was hit on March 21, 2026, resulting in significant damage and the loss of personal belongings, though the family survived. The Biton family's home was also damaged on the same date, forcing them into temporary housing. These accounts underscore the widespread destruction and emotional distress caused by the attacks, with survivors facing the daunting tasks of recovery and rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing trauma.