Tel Aviv Resident Shares Experiences Amidst Rising Tensions
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Dorit Cohen Lund, a 63-year-vintage originally from Israel but residing in Kristiansand, Norway for the past 44 years, is experiencing firsthand the impact of the conflict while visiting family in Tel Aviv. Lund, who was in Israel visiting family when the recent hostilities began, is sharing her experiences through a Snapchat account, providing a glimpse into daily life under the threat of rocket attacks.
Living Under the Threat of Rockets
Lund describes the experience of receiving mobile alerts warning of incoming rockets, followed by a loud siren and a ten-minute window to reach a bomb shelter. She recounts the disruption to daily life, with families repeatedly forced to interrupt evenings and nights to seek safety in bomb shelters, often waking young children in the process. Despite the frequency of alarms, Lund notes that Israelis are accustomed to living with this threat, maintaining a degree of calm amidst the chaos.
Emotional Toll and Seeking Support
The ongoing situation is taking an emotional toll on Lund, who describes feeling scared and stressed. She has contacted her doctor in Kristiansand to obtain medication to help her sleep. Her family in Norway is deeply concerned, maintaining frequent contact through FaceTime. Lund acknowledges the trauma resurfacing from childhood memories of past conflicts, recalling a rocket landing near her home when she was a child and her mother shielding her and her brother.
Sharing Experiences Online
Lund is documenting her experiences on a Snapchat account, which has garnered over 23,000 followers. She shares that many appreciate her honest updates on the situation in Israel, providing an insight into everyday life during wartime. She is currently awaiting the organization of flights by SAS to return to Norway.
Recent Developments
As of March 7, 2026, the Israeli military (IDF) reported identifying rockets fired from Iran towards Israeli territory NRK. While there have been fewer rocket attacks and alarms in recent days, providing some respite for families, the overall situation remains volatile.
Dorit Cohen’s Background
Dorit Cohen is also a principal and director of Interior Architectural Design, founder and chief designer of DoritDesign, an Interior and Architectural design firm specializing in residential interiors DoritDesign. She studied Architecture & Interior Design at the University of Tel Aviv, Israel DoritDesign.