The Untold Story of the 'Lady in Red' from the Nova Festival Terror Attack
Vlada Patapov, known as the "lady in red," has been found and shares her story for the first time after the October 7 massacre at the Nova festival, where Hamas gunmen targeted festival-goers, killing hundreds and taking hostages. Vlada recounts the horror of the attack, being separated from her partner, witnessing friends being shot, and fleeing for her life. She expresses guilt for surviving and emphasizes the importance of not forgetting the hostages still in Gaza. Vlada's harrowing ordeal lasted about three hours before she was able to reunite with her three-year-old daughter. The iconic image of Vlada fleeing in her red shawl has been widely circulated, and a local artist recently unveiled a painting titled "The Phoenix" based on the image.