Photo journalist, Howie Keenan | OneFamily Intern

Yaakov and his wife were displaced in 2005 from Gaza. Yaakov experiences a couple of traumatic incidents within a span of three months, his car hit a mine and then terrorists shot at him while he was in his car with bullets hitting his head and his shoulder.  He used to be a very successful farmer, but now he does not work anymore. He suffers from PTSD and doesn’t like to leave the house a lot. The rocket fire that has been occurring recently has really shaken him up and he is very glad to be in the North.

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Carmit Edel with her children (3 girls, 1 boy), her husband is currently in the air force, she works in advertising, lives in Sderot. Qassam Rocket landed next to them at a restaurant in Ashkleon 2 years ago, now her daughter lives with post trauma and has developed a rare disease that requires a feeding tube. Carmit is very strong and determined not to let the rockets disturb their daily life, however, it has become really difficult these past weeks with her daughter.

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Nagar Family: Michal (center, blue shirt) was injured in a Qassam attack where her friend was fatally injured and died after complications. Their only wish is for the trip to be extended.