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"And bombs bursting in air:" a weekend of unusual mortal danger for my family. UPDATED. [View all] DFW Oct 2023 OP

What a literal "wake-up" call this morning. I can only hope for the best for your family members & hlthe2b Oct 2023 #1

Israel apparently has state of the art communications DFW Oct 2023 #4

I know everyone here is so sorry to hear that! Varaddem Oct 2023 #2

When they get back to Europe safely, we'll all breathe a sigh of relief. DFW Oct 2023 #3

Yikes! Good luck to your family. electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #5

Thanks! DFW Oct 2023 #6

True, unfortunately. Hopefully they'll stay safe. electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #7

I don't know what to add. Ptah Oct 2023 #8

I hope your family gets home safely. I am sorry for the innocent victims. Chainfire Oct 2023 #9

you are too cynical for me electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #38

I am sorry if the truth is painful. Chainfire Oct 2023 #45

Er, not necessarily.There are plenty of kind, gentle people in this whole world that either don't electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #48

Er, not necessarily.There are plenty of kind, gentle people in this whole world that either don't electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #49

How horrible for your family... rubbersole Oct 2023 #10

How will Putin face a trial under any circumstances? brooklynite Oct 2023 #11

The Euopeans do, though. But... malthaussen Oct 2023 #13

Sending good vibes for your family members so they return home unharmed physically KS Toronado Oct 2023 #12

Terrorism rarely works, that's true... malthaussen Oct 2023 #14

Good post. /nt yardwork Oct 2023 #19

I'm so sorry, DFW. Praying they can get a flight home very soon. highplainsdem Oct 2023 #15

Put them on a train to a different hub, rent them a car if you have to. Get them safe. Prairie_Seagull Oct 2023 #16

I'm so sorry your nephew is in harm's way. MontanaMama Oct 2023 #17

Omigod, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #18

I'm sorry that this is affecting your family so personally. yardwork Oct 2023 #20

Putin is a terrorist of the worst caliber FakeNoose Oct 2023 #21

Oh my dear friend, may all return to safety speedily and soon... Hekate Oct 2023 #22

Hubby has MSNBC on for news of Israel, where he has relatives. Is your daughter still in Tel Aviv? Hekate Oct 2023 #23

That is where they were DFW Oct 2023 #32

I don't pray, but I'm thinking peaceful thoughts of safety for your loved ones. nt Trueblue Texan Oct 2023 #24

Neither do we, but we appreciate the sentiments! n/t DFW Oct 2023 #31

The latest is that they have closed the Tel Aviv airport. DFW Oct 2023 #25

thank you for that airport info. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2023 #26

They did somehow get people out DFW Oct 2023 #29

Oh my goodness! elleng Oct 2023 #27

I truly hope they are all returned to safety asap. Take care Evolve Dammit Oct 2023 #28

UPDATE: Thanks for the good wishes, all. My daughter and family made it home, though not undamaged. DFW Oct 2023 #30

Oh, thank God they're home! Re the children's PTSD - there's a highplainsdem Oct 2023 #33

I'm sure that will be a priority. DFW Oct 2023 #35

Thank you for this. chia Oct 2023 #44

DFW, would you please add the word UPDATE to your OP, with a note at the top of the original text highplainsdem Oct 2023 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author DFW Oct 2023 #36

Glad everyone is back. Poor, kids, though. And -that- many rockets? Yikes! electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #39

💕💕. Thank God they are home. I am so relieved for you. 💕💕 Hekate Oct 2023 #41

Ich spreche scheies Deutsch, aber ich bin froh, dass deine Familie in Sicherheit ist Violet_Crumble Oct 2023 #37

tangential feelings re where your nephew was... electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #40

Here in Europe, tiny villages are often close to bigger cities. DFW Oct 2023 #42

First talk with our daughter this morning. Sounded like an action movie screenplay. DFW Oct 2023 #43

I hope your daughter's sister-in-law can get out soon. highplainsdem Oct 2023 #46

She was so far safe in an air raid shelter in Tel Aviv DFW Oct 2023 #47

The latest was that she had gotten to Istanbul on a Turkish Airlines flight DFW Oct 2023 #52

Thank you for the update Marthe48 Oct 2023 #51

Please let us know when your loved ones are safe Marthe48 Oct 2023 #50