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Israelis flock to this hippie town to escape the war, and it's not just the lack of sirens

The bohemian northern Israeli town of Pardes Hannah-Karkur, somewhat mysteriously spared of Iranian missile alerts, has become a subject of memes and a destination for those seeking serenity in the midst of war

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A still from an "Eretz Nehederet" skit making fun of Pardes Hannah hippies who don't realize there's a war. Credit: Channel 12/Keshet/Mako

The bohemian northern Israeli town of Pardes Hannah-Karkur, somewhat mysteriously spared of Iranian missile alerts, has become a subject of memes and a destination for those seeking serenity in the midst of war

Linda Dayan

08:20 AM • March 12 2026 IST

A Facebook page for rentals and sublets in the artsy, bohemian town of Pardes Hannah-Karkur in central Israel tells a story of the times: "Looking for a sublet with a safe room for a mother and two children from Sunday onward," reads one recent post. Another, "Does anyone have a same-day sublet? For at least a week."

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