Palestinian-American families are also suffering because of the armed conflict in the Middle East, and some have lost family members.
"My family has been texting me saying have I gotten in contact with my dad yet, because so far as this morning we haven’t had contact with him yet. And there’s no electricity. So, we’re trying to debate whether did something happen, or his phone probably died. We’re scared," said Duaa Abufares, a Palestinian American."Every human life is precious and I do feel for those who died as well in Israel.
Her father, Fares Abufares, is in Gaza, now under seige by Israeli forces after Hamas’ surprise attack on southern Israel this weekend. "He was talking about how they’re still continuing bombing while he’s texting us. They’re still bombing until this time," she said. They built a life in Paterson, New Jersey, home to approximately 20,000 Palestinian Americans according to the Paterson mayor’s office.SEE MORE: Families still searching for missing loved ones after Hamas attackDUAA ABUFARES: Scared.
Meanwhile, Basma Bsharat from the Palestinian American Community Center in New Jersey says the community is living in constant fear. "We’re also dealing with the backlash here. It’s a very scary time for us in our community. Again, because we’re worried about our families over there and we’re also worried about ourselves," said Bsharat. "Young students, minors are saying that they’re afraid to wear anything that shows they’re Palestinian because they’re getting threatened by students — by people outside," said Bsharat."He’s stuck, he cannot leave at all. Every single exits are blocked off.
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