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Sderot Survivors Rebuild Lives, Defy Trauma After October 7 Hamas Attack
Sderot residents are determined to stay in their homes despite the ongoing trauma from the October 7 Hamas attack, which transformed the city into a "battlefield." Survivors like Shalom Aida and Arie Yagudaev recount harrowing experiences but refuse to leave, viewing it as a defiance of Hamas.
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What happened
- 01Sderot residents remain committed to their city despite severe trauma from the October 7 Hamas attack.
- 02Survivors describe the October 7 attack on Sderot as a "battlefield" with heavy casualties.
- 03Residents refuse to leave Sderot, viewing it as a defiance of Hamas's terrorism.
- 04The city has rebuilt and its population has grown since the October 7 massacre.
- 05Sderot has a long history of being targeted by rockets from Gaza since 2001.
The city, historically a target for rockets, has rebuilt and even grown in population since the massacre, with residents citing community strength and family ties as reasons for their resilience.
The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.
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