In Lod, a mixed-population town in central Israel, Jewish and Arab citizens have had an uneasy coexistence for decades. But conflicts between Israel and Hamas have a way of stirring up strong emotions — and creating tensions. A stint of violence in the town in May 2021 lead to the deaths of two men. The events of Oct. 7, 2023, threaten to inflame tensions once again. Rebecca Rosman has this report from Israel.
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