2021-05-13 12:35:23 GMT2021-05-13 20:35:23(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
JERUSALEM, May 13 (Xinhua) -- For over two decades, Israelis living on the border with the Gaza Strip have grown accustomed to life under cycles of violence. When tensions escalate, there is always fear of rocket attacks.
In recent days, another major escalation has ensued after a period of relative calm. Residents quickly change their daily routines. Schools were shut down, many work places scale back their activities and streets become deserted as residents are told to stay indoors for most of the day.
Everyone waits for a ceasefire with the sad understanding that it is only a matter of time until violence erupts again.