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I Visited Wartime Israel. Here’s What the Headlines Aren’t Telling You.

From May 30 to June 9 this year, I traveled to Israel with a group, seeing holy sites and hearing from survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks.

When Iran and Israel began exchanging fire, my phone buzzed. Rockets.

I ran to the stairwell of my Jerusalem hotel. Another guest shared a video showing a missile being intercepted above the hotel. Several minutes passed, and we got the all-clear.

Back at my balcony, I watched commuters driving down the highway, buses making routes, and joggers in the morning sun. This experience was jarring for an American. For Israelis, it was simply part of daily life. American influencers often paint Israel as a shady actor, while legacy media show a war-torn Jewish state divided along ethnic and religious lines. While good-faith criticism is important, the reality is far more complex.

I spent 10 days in early June traveling with a group across Israel and hearing from survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks. We found a nation varied in culture and religion, and a people scarred by war—but still hoping for peace.

After a full day of travel, we reached Jerusalem and set out for “The Shuk”: a bustling nighttime market with dozens of restaurants and bars. We found people of all different cultures drinking, dancing, and singing. Some of the Israelis noticed we were Americans and broke out in chants of “USA.”

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