The festival sets out “to do what art and creation know so well to do – to create a space where complexity, multifaceted thought, and imagination can coexist in unison,” artistic directors state.
After evacuating due to Hamas attacks, Liraz Lavi Assor received support from Bonot Calcala, gaining a website and business resources.
Despite having a reputation for being super posh (with prices to match), the atmosphere was relaxed and distinctly unpretentious.
Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, said that "no one was physically wounded."
"This program is a game-changer for the rehabilitation of the area," said Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. "We're not just improving healthcare; we're rebuilding communities."
The emergency standby squads need to be expanded, their arsenals continually stocked with modern weapons and communication devices, and their members trained and appreciated.
According to media reports, one of the suspects is held for looting weapons and other weapons offenses until the end of the legal proceedings, while the other two suspects were released.
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