We like this report for a lot of reasons but here's the most important . . .
Technology has made the world smaller than we've imagined and finding Kansas City metro refuge from the fear of WWIII reminds us that the conflict isn't so far away.
Moreover . .
Local connections to the Holy Land remain strong and one of the defining characteristics of Kansas City.
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The Leawood couple left for Jerusalem on June 12 to attend a board meeting of the Israel Economic Forum. On June 13, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran. Iran then launched counterattacks.
“That evening, we landed one of the last flights to land in Tel Aviv,” Bonnie recounted, “and we made our way to Jerusalem, and six hours later, the first sirens went on.”
The couple never left the hotel until they made their way back to the United States well ahead of their expected departure, taking a circuitous route to Jordan by road, then by plane to Germany before landing in the United States on Thursday.
Bonnie estimated it was their 30th visit to Israel but said it was the first time they’ve had to hole up in an air raid shelter. Bonnie said the sirens sounded eight times during their stay.
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Leawood couple cuts Israel trip short amid nightly missile
Matthew and Bonnie Siegel travel to Israel frequently, but returning to the United States this time felt different.
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