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Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Purim cavorters urged to put away firecrackers that can set off trauma survivors amid war
Reporter at The Times of Israel
The United Hatzalah emergency service urges the public to avoid setting off firecrackers during Purim activities, noting that many loud noises can trigger distress among soldiers and survivors of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led terrorist attack, especially those with PTSD.
“Firecrackers may seem harmless fun to children, but can bring soldiers right back to the battlefield,” says United Hatzalah chief paramedic Liad Ohana.
The Israel Police also warns the public to avoid using firecrackers because they can cause severe injuries and panic, according to Hebrew media reports.
