A group of Israeli students have described how a trip to meet peers in Mexico provided an opportunity for rest and rehabilitation after the trauma of the October 7 attacks.

The cultural exchange gave the 10 Israelis a chance to meet students from Colegio Olamí ORT, in Mexico City, and to learn about their country and culture.

The Israeli students, aged 15 to 18, came from World ORT Kadima Mada schools and projects throughout Israel, including from the Kfar Silver Youth Village, from Siach school, Rabin school in Kiryat Yam, and from the Ein Gedi boarding school.

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