<div>My name is Avishag Israel, a 30-year-old preschool and special education teacher from Rishon Lezion.
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<div>For as long as I can remember, I’ve devoted my life to caring for and teaching young children, helping them grow, smile, and feel safe. But since October 7th, everything has changed.
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<div>That morning, I attended the Nova music festival with friends. Within hours, the celebration turned into a nightmare. As terrorists took over the area, a missile exploded near me, leaving me with permanent injuries, including partial loss of hearing and sight. I was chased by pickup trucks filled with terrorists, surrounded by gunfire and RPGs.
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<div>By nothing short of a miracle, I survived. Many of my friends did not.
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<div>Since that day, every part of my life has become a challenge. Daily tasks that once felt simple ; going to work, sleeping through the night, even finding peace of mind  now feel heavy. I attend weekly trauma therapy and medical treatments to help me heal, but recovery is slow and exhausting. Some days, it’s hard just to get out of bed.
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<div>And yet, through all the pain, I’ve grown closer to God than ever before. I see small miracles in the kindness of others, in moments of calm, and in the strength I find to keep going. My faith reminds me that even in darkness, light still exists and that every breath is a gift.
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<div>My dream is to continue therapy, regain my stability, and return to working with children to give them the love and safety that I’ve learned to rebuild within myself.
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<div>Your support will go directly toward therapy, rehabilitation, and rebuilding my life so I can continue this journey of healing with faith, hope, and gratitude guiding each step.
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<div>With Hashems help, I believe I will turn my pain into purpose and one day use my story to bring comfort and strength to others.
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<div>From the depths of my heart, thank you for standing beside me and believing in miracles. ♥️
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<div> Avishag
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<div>@avishag_israel
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