Chicago area teen studying in Israel hid in bomb shelter during Hamas attack

Chicago area teen studying in Israel hid in bomb shelter during Hamas attack

CHICAGO -- A south suburban high school student studying abroad in Israel has found himself in the midst of an international crisis as another Chicago area family awaits word on their missing son, feared killed or captured in the deadly Hamas attack over the weekend.At least 20 Americans remain missing in Israel, and may be held captive, following a bloody surprise attack by Hamas early Saturday, with at least 14 Americans among the more than 900 people killed in Israel.

Drury said the study abroad program was supposed to end in December, but organizers now are trying to find a flight to get students out of Israel as soon as possible.Meantime, among the missing is Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a man with Chicago area ties who was attending a music festival when Hamas militants attacked, killing at least 260 people, and taking many others hostage.Early Saturday morning, Hamas gunmen targeted the Supernova outdoor music festival as missiles flew through the air.

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