Tel Aviv’s streets hum with resilience this Rosh Hashanah, but the usual festive spirit is tinged with tension. Days after Iranian missiles struck Israel, residents opened up to CGTN about navigating life amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.
🚗 \"I felt fear, but we keep moving,\" says driver Yosi Barkan, describing the moment sirens blared. Engineer Zeev Goldberg adds: \"This year’s celebration isn’t about joy—it’s about surviving.\" Many echoed concerns about safety, blending holiday traditions with daily alerts.
💡 The Jewish New Year, starting October 2, typically features family gatherings and sweet treats. But 2023’s backdrop of rockets and rubble has reshaped traditions. Locals emphasized solidarity, with one resident noting: \"We light candles, but also keep phones charged for updates.\"
