After repeated rocket, mortar, and missile fire from Gaza at Israeli civilian targets; After all attempts to broker a cease fire were turned down by the Hamas government in Gaza; Israel today took the first step towards protecting its citizens from the terror from Gaza. We were cycling in the vicinity of Ramot Menashe when we observed the airplanes heading south towards Gaza. A short time later we received confirmation the war has started.

What did we had? Mud. More mud. One blown inner tube. One replaced tire. Fresly picked chubeza made into an omelet and served with a side dish of walnut and plum rice. Oh and more mud.