New Jersey families describe what it was like during rocket attack in Israel

Many local residents were there when Hamas​ hit with surprise attacks, and some still haven't been able to get out.

TENAFLY, N.J. -- There's a deep connection between Israel and families in New York and New Jersey.Many local residents were there when Hamas hit with surprise attacks, and some still haven't been able to get out.CBS New York spoke with impacted families on Monday night.'When you looked at all the flights, it was canceled, canceled, canceled, delayed,' said Lauri Bader of Englewood, New Jersey.

READ MORE: Live Updates: Israel and Hamas at war after Palestinian militants launch deadly attacks from Gaza'It's very desolate here, and it's ... it's ... it's very eerie and scary, because it's so desolate,' said Sandra Greenberg of Teaneck, New Jersey.The Greenbergs haven't been able to get on a flight and are still in Jerusalem, staying with family.

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