Americans' tumultuous trip home
On Saturday, David Moore embraced his wife as she sobbed quietly in his arms. She returned from Israel to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on a flight through Rome.
The Moores are one of many families caught in the conflict between Israel and Hamas that began trickling into American airports over the weekend after days without flights available. But while some U.S. citizens have been able to start journeys home, others are still facing an uncertain return.
For people in Gaza, Israel's bombardment in response to Hamas' invasion has put public health, fuel, food, water and infrastructure close to a breaking point, complicating efforts to evacuate. And reaching safety is becoming increasingly vital ahead of a planned Israeli ground operation.
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