For Americans With Family In Israel And Gaza, The Conflict Hit Home — And Still Does
Many stayed in constant touch with their loved ones during the hostilities. And despite the ceasefire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.
Said Durrah's family in Gaza are so used to living with Israeli air strikes that his calls during the conflict could be surreal.
"The way that they talk about it is the way that you and I would talk about preparing for a vacation."
Durrah, a Palestinian-American who lives outside Washington, D.C., says they would talk about leaving bags packed with passports and valuables by the door in case of evacuation. And they would try not to dwell on their fears, so as not to contribute to their children's anxiety.
"How raw do they want their emotions to be on this call, knowing that they're surrounded
