I don’t want to complain—the early warning system for incoming missiles targeting Israel’s population is a great blessing for us. Before the actual siren, we get a signal on our phones with a message that a missile alert is likely to sound soon. This way, we can prepare, bring the kids and their books to the bunker room, and avoid panic when the siren finally goes off.
But since we’re in the Jewish state, where complaining is practically a national sport, I’d like to join in and grumble about the fact that sometimes no missile siren sounds in our area after we receive the early warning anyway. I understand, of course, that this is a matter of life and death, and you can’t be too cautious, and we’re always relieved when no siren follows.
But with this early warning, the panic sets in earlier—less intense, but still nerve-wracking. And it lasts longer because we’re now in the bomb shelter long before the siren wails and have to stay until we get...
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