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Israeli Couple Weds in Bomb Shelter

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Jul 20, 10:52 PM (ET)

By GABE ROSS

(AP) A rabbi conducts a wedding ceremony for Israeli couple Shlomi Bouskila, 30, right, and Maya... Full Image

KIRYAT SHEMONA, Israel (AP) - The guest list was slashed and the venue hastily changed, but Shlomi Boskila and Maya Lugasi got married anyway, defying the threat of rocket attacks Thursday with a wedding in an underground bomb shelter.

Nine days of attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas have forced many in northern Israel to spend their days in reinforced bunkers.

"This shows Hezbollah and (its leader Hassan) Nasrallah that not even 20,000 missiles can destroy the happiness of the bride and groom," said Boskila, the 29-year-old new husband.

Almost 75 people, at least half of them reporters, packed the 15-square-yard shelter. Most of the guests stood up because of the lack of space for seats.

"For 25 years I have married people, but this is the first time in a shelter," said Rabbi Nissim Malka.

When Boskila broke a glass, part of a Jewish tradition that signals the ceremony is over, the crowd broke into dance. A disc jockey played traditional Israeli songs and dance music.

"At the beginning (of the wedding) it was strange, but now that we're married it doesn't mean anything," said Lugasi, 22.

Lugasi, in a long strapless dress, and Boskila, in jeans and a white shirt, served their guests chicken, salad, wine and beer, using plastic cups and plates.

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Associated Press reporter Alon Bernstein contributed to this report from Safed.

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