by Alex Welz
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Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, seen from Ashkelon in southern Israel, October 8, 2023.
Amir Cohen/Reuters
“You’re never going over there,” my Lebanese mom would constantly remind me when I raised the possibility of moving to the Middle East. “It’s too dangerous.”
So, when I decided to move there, it was only natural for me to regret not listening to Mom.
About the Author
Alex Welz is a 2024 fall College Fix Fellow at National Review. He holds a BA in intelligence studies from Mercyhurst University and recently completed his master’s degree in national security at the University of Haifa’s International School in Israel.
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“You’re never going over there,” my Lebanese mom would constantly remind me when I raised the possibility of moving to the Middle East. “It’s too dangerous.”
So, when I decided to move there, it was only natural for me to regret not listening to Mom.
About the Author
Alex Welz is a 2024 fall College Fix Fellow at National Review. He holds a BA in intelligence studies from Mercyhurst University and recently completed his master’s degree in national security at the University of Haifa’s International School in Israel.
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