Explosions and death: South African in Israel recounts first moments of bloody war
A member of Israeli security forces tries to extinguish fire on cars following a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon, southern Israel.In a village between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Johannesburg-born Uri Marks' day began with the sound of bombs and explosions - the first shades of a bloody incursion into Israel which has set in motion a full-scale war.
Speaking to News24 from his home, in the village of Modiin, the 49-year-old recounted how a joyous religious holiday was shattered by a pre-dawn barrage of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. The salvo preceded a carefully staged attack by Hamas, a militant group which rules the strip, that saw assaults by land, sea, and air.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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