| Dear friend and supporter, You may not have heard yet, but the ceasefire has ended, and Israel now finds itself once again in the midst of a full-scale war. As we await further details, I'd like to bring your attention to an important issue that occurred yesterday, one that hasn't received much attention... For the past several weeks, we've been sharing with you updates on our work with families displaced within Israel. Our volunteers have been visiting hotels, now temporary shelters for those who can't safely stay in their homes. While staying in a hotel might seem comfortable at first glance, the reality is far from it. The prolonged displacement has brought immense challenges and misery to many families, abruptly torn from their normal lives. A heart-wrenching incident yesterday highlights the severity of this situation. In a tragic event at Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv, a woman in her fifties took her own life, an undeniably indicative incident of the immense strain and emotional turmoil that displaced individuals are enduring. Most hotels in Israel, including Dan Panorama, have been offering shelter to evacuees from communities near the Gaza Strip and border towns affected by the war. These hotels have opened their doors to provide a safe haven and some comfort to those uprooted by the conflict. But the offer of physical shelter can only go so far in mitigating the deep emotional and psychological impact these individuals are experiencing. | 