‘Emotions are ramped up’ in Lincoln’s Jewish community as Mideast conflict intensifies

Oct 01, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As violence in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday, Nebraskans are reacting to Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Ari Kohen is the director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Norman Center for Judaic Studies. He said the conflict in Israel is affecting people here in Nebraska. “Tensions are heightened,” Kohen said. “People’s emotions are ramped up. It’s...