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Palestinian Families In Chicago Area Worry About Relatives Amid Deadly Airstrikes
"You know every day, we sort of wake up anticipating the worst news and brace ourselves for that," Elaydi said.
May 31, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) – Israel's recent airstrikes in Rafah have many Palestinian Americans on edge, and some of them are waiting to hear from relatives who have fled the region, scrambling for shelter.
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With cases and plenty of paperwork mounting at her desk, staying focused has been incredibly challenging for Fidaa Elaydi. Her mind, like many Palestinians around the world, is consumed with the images that continue to come out of Gaza.
"You know every day, we sort of wake up anticipating the worst news and brace ourselves for that," Elaydi said.
