Children from the evacuated Kibbutz Be'eri, which was heavily impacted by Hamas's invasion and massacre on October 7, share their experiences and emotions in an interview with Israel's Channel 12 news. The children, ranging from six to 11 years old, describe witnessing disturbing scenes and express sadness over the loss of loved ones. They criticize the school set up for them at the hotel and express disappointment in the government's response, calling it neglectful. Some children express a desire for their kidnapped relatives to be returned, while others question the prime minister's leadership and express a sense of shame over the loss suffered by their community.
Lt. Col. Salman Habaka, a senior IDF officer, was killed during the ground operation in Gaza while battling Hamas. Habaka, from the Druze village of Yanuh-Jat, played a crucial role in neutralizing terrorists and rescuing residents during the surprise onslaught by Hamas on October 7. He led his battalion to Be'eri and joined forces with a paratroop contingent to clear out terrorists. Habaka's heroic actions were celebrated, and his family supported him as he prepared to enter Gaza. He leaves behind a wife, a two-year-old son, and his parents, siblings.
Residents of Be'eri, an Israeli community along the Gaza border that was attacked by Hamas, are using art therapy to cope with the trauma. Art therapist Lee Leventer is working with the children of Be'eri to help them express their feelings and start the healing process. The artwork created by the children tells their stories and provides a medium for them to communicate their experiences. Adults in the community are also using art to process their emotions. Art is seen as a language that allows survivors to express the unexplainable and serves as a tool for healing.
Ten family members descended from a Holocaust escapee are missing and presumed to be held hostage by Hamas in the underground tunnels of Gaza. The attack on the Be'eri kibbutz resulted in the deaths of over 120 residents, including children, and the kidnapping of others. Seven of the missing family members hold dual citizenship with European countries. Shira Havron, a granddaughter of Avraham Havron, who founded the village, is urging European Union leaders to take action to find the hostages. The remaining family members are holding out hope for their loved ones' safe return.
Hamas militants ambushed the kibbutz of Be'eri near the Gaza border, leaving a trail of devastation and dozens dead. Survivors recount the horrifying attack, with demolished homes and vehicles as evidence of the unexpected assault. Around 100 people were killed, and some were taken hostage, including the sister of one survivor. The Israeli government is criticized for failing to protect its citizens, while the survivor expresses sadness for the loss of innocent lives on both sides of the conflict.
