For most Texans, even Jewish Texans, the impact of the war between Israel and Hamas has not been felt directly.But it's different for 18-year-old Rebecca Katz, of Tyler.The Legacy High School senior was participating in the Heller High School semester program, and was in Israel when Hamas' attack began on October 7.Katz joined KRLD's John Liddle to describe the fear and confusion that gripped her and her fellow students as rockets rained down on Israel.

<p>For most Texans, even Jewish Texans, the impact of the war between Israel and Hamas has not been felt directly.But it's different for 18-year-old Rebecca Katz, of Tyler.The Legacy High School senior was participating in the Heller High School semester program, and was in Israel when Hamas' attack began on October 7.Katz joined <strong><a href="https://www.audacy.com/krld/authors/john-liddle" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.audacy.com/krld/authors/john-liddle&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697731424543000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3peja3Fz9qnfhdKo9075Yx">KRLD's John Liddle</a></strong> to describe the fear and confusion that gripped her and her fellow students as rockets rained down on Israel.</p>

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