We Palestinian citizens of Israel whisper our grief, and bury our dead in silence

The Israeli government claims to defend all its citizens, yet most Arab towns still lack bomb shelters. Protests, however, are muted – Palestinians in Israel live between unbearable realities: danger at home and the devastation in Gaza

A missile was launched from Iran overnight into Sunday in the northern Arab town of Tamra, killing four women from the same family. The victims were identified as Manar Khatib, 45, and her two daughters – Shada, 20, and Hala, 13, – as well as their relative, 41-year-old Manal Khatib.

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