During an interview at her apartment in Sderot, Israel on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Lilach Almog discussed the devastating Hamas attack on the police department in her city on Oct. 7, 2023. Almog, who lives across from the police station that was destroyed during the attack, witnessed the movements of the Hamas militants and Israeli forces from her bedroom window.
The attack left bullet holes and shrapnel scattered throughout the area, including on the wall of a roadside bomb shelter near Sderot. This was a stark reminder of the violence and destruction that occurred during the attack.
From her bedroom window, Almog could see the aftermath of the attack and the presence of Israeli forces in the area. It was a frightening and surreal experience for her to witness the chaos and destruction so close to her home.
The attack by Hamas militants on the police station was a traumatic event for the residents of Sderot and the surrounding areas. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing conflict and tensions in the region, and the impact it has on innocent civilians.
Despite the devastation and fear caused by the attack, Almog remains resilient and determined to continue living in Sderot. She hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and for the safety and security of her community.