Kansas City Natives Share Testimony After Hamas Attacks On Israel

Again, it's worth noting that Kansas City has connection to Israel that span generations. 

Accordingly, locals are getting world back from this war front on the horrific atrocities committed by Hamas invaders.

Here's an exceptionally terrifying first person story and links to more info from local stations and some of the news we've been reading . . .

Born in Kansas City, was awakened in the middle of the night Saturday by sirens. He and his family rushed to their bomb shelter with less than a minute and a half to get there.

"Seeing what it's doing to our young people. To grow up with that kind of fear, that kind of terror," he said.

The war has lead to a constant state of fear for him, his children, his community and the many Israelis who call the land home.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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