Children from the evacuated Kibbutz Be’eri play in water outside a temporary classroom in Ein Bokek. The kibbutz, heavily impacted by an attack that killed over 90 residents and took 30 hostages, evacuated to a Dead Sea hotel. Residents worked to maintain unity and establish educational frameworks to help children recover from trauma. Alice Shahar, a kindergarten teacher and coordinator, played a key role in this effort.
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Heavy snow strands drivers and hikers as chill sets in
Heavy snowfall in Victoria, with 63cm recorded at Mt Hotham, stranded over a dozen drivers and passengers overnight until rescue workers intervened. Victoria Police reported 13 rescues, with one individual suffering minor injuries from a vehicle rollover. Meanwhile, snow also blanketed parts of New South Wales, enhancing the ski season's start, particularly in Orange and other elevated areas, with ongoing snow showers expected throughout the weekend and into the coming week, especially in alpine resorts....
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