Hamas-Israeli Conflict Costly "Wake-up Call"

The Empty Beds installation in Jerusalem "symbolizes the Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7, when Hamas terrorists staged an assault on Israeli border communities and an outdoor music rave, killing 1400 people, wounding thousands and kidnapping hundreds."  An estimated 8000-plus Palestinians have been killed in Israel's subsequent retaliation.   Photo Copyright © 2023 by Debbie Hill/UPI.  

 

An Excerpt from The House that Disappeared

 

Chapter Fifteen

The doorbell rang at seven, making him jump. He and Rambo went to the door. Ms Jones stood on the doorstep under the light of the portico. She had cut her hair. It was frizzed out in wild curls. Slightly more black than usual. Mr Smith stared open-mouthed at her. She was the epitome of gorgeousness.