BYU says students and staff at its Jerusalem Center are safe after rocket attacks stun Israel

It’s uncertain when they will be able to leave the center, according to a school security update.

(Michael Stack | Special to The Tribune) The BYU Jerusalem Center in East Jerusalem, April 11, 2022. BYU reported on Oct. 7, 2023, that students and expatriate staff at the center were safe after a series of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip landed in Israel.

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Sean P. MeansCulture, Food & Business Editor

Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.

BYU says students and staff at its Jerusalem Center are safe after rocket attacks stun Israel

It’s uncertain when they will be able to leave the center, according to a school security update.

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