So, I am sure by now most of you have heard about the Palestinian man driving his car into a group of soldiers in th Old City. First, I want to let everyone know that I am fine and there is no need to worry! :) I wanted to give you all some background information on what exactly happened. Well, in their first year of mandatory service, Israeli soldiers travel the country visiting significant sites which obviously includes the Old City. The group was heading toward the Western Wall to mark Rosh Hashana (the new year). The group of soldiers everyone is hearing about is one of these touring groups. The group was not bombed, but instead ran into by a Palestinian driver, who was then killed by one of the soldiers and a police person in the group. Because the man is Arab (Palestinian) the attack is considered a terrorist attack.
This took place in the Old City between the Arab and Jewish Quarters, which is located about the middle of the Old City. My school is stationed at the end of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City on the edge of Mt. Zion. (Basically about 1/4-1/2 mile south of where this happened)Anyways, it is far enough away that I am fine. SO, (especially Mom and Dad) please do not worry. :)
Shalom,
Maria
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