Berkeley Woman Survives Hamas Attack in Israel In a harrowing experience, a Berkeley resident’s 81-year-old mother found herself caught in the midst of a Hamas attack in Israel. Gabriel Gliksman was on the phone with his mother when they both heard missiles in the distance. The terrifying silence that followed made him fear the worst. For hours, Gliksman was unable to reach his mother, leading him to believe that she had tragically lost her life. He desperately sought information about her well-being, reaching out to various sources for any updates. Sleep eluded him during this agonizing time. However, at around 6 a.m. the following morning, he received the news that his mother was alive and learned how she managed to survive the brutal attack on her home. According to Gliksman, the attackers entered his mother’s house, confiscated her electronics, and instructed her to remain inside while they set the house on fire. In a remarkable display of courage, she prayed for strength and made a daring escape through a window wearing nothing but her flip-flops. As she fled, she witnessed the devastation around her, with neighbors gunned down and homes engulfed in flames. Tragically, a close friend and neighbor lost her life in the fire that engulfed her home. Gliksman attributes his mother’s survival to her indomitable will to live. Despite the destruction of her home and the loss of her belongings, she is now staying with friends, focusing on obtaining the necessary medication and new eyeglasses. This terrifying incident serves as a stark reminder of the human toll of conflicts. As personal injury bloggers, we cannot stress enough the importance of valuing human life and seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by acts of violence and their families. Tag: Personal Injury Law Suggested Featured Image: “Survivor’s Resilience”