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Mati Milstein and Lihi Yona celebrate their wedding July 11. They planned the wedding months in advance, but had to scramble to adjust the party to the realities of war.

Life goes on in Israel, even if it means dodging rockets at your wedding

Conflict & Justice

Mati Milstein and Lihi Yona planned their wedding in Israel months ago. But by the time the ceremony rolled around, rockets from Gaza became one more logistical hurdle on the way to the altar.Mati Milstein and Lihi Yona planned their wedding in Israel months ago. But by the time the ceremony rolled around, rockets from Gaza became one more logistical hurdle on the way to the altar.

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