Surviving Tragedy: A Brandeis Professor's Harrowing Account of Loss and Resilience in Israel

Brandeis University professor emeritus Ilan Troen shared the heartbreaking story of his daughter and son-in-law being killed by Hamas terrorists who invaded their home in Israel. Troen's 16-year-old grandson was saved when his parents shielded him with their bodies. The family kept in contact with the wounded grandson through text messages for 12 hours, helping him hide from the militants. The grandson is recovering from a gunshot wound and is expected to survive. Troen emphasized that this violence is not a military campaign but a war of hate against innocent civilians.