Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Burned Alive, Shot, Raped: The Brutality of Oct 7th as seen from Ben's Pilgrimage to Israel
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Nov 6, 2025 Ben reports live from Israel, exploring the harrowing aftermath of Hamas attacks. He shares chilling firsthand accounts of families slaughtered in their homes and the brutal experiences of young soldiers. From kibbutzim to a music festival, he details the shocking violence and chaos, including attacks on safe rooms that were vulnerable to infiltration. Ben highlights the necessity of remembering these stories while cautioning against rising antisemitism, drawing parallels to historical atrocities.
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Kibbutz Left Frozen In Attack
- Ben Ferguson visited kibbutzim where families were slaughtered and showed how homes remained untouched since the attacks.
- He described toys, bicycles, and safe rooms left as they were the day residents were killed.
Viral Footage And Family Tragedy
- Ferguson recounted the viral video of a mother clinging to two young children taken and killed by militants.
- He described a father who left to fight and was captured, showing personal family tragedy during the assault.
Safe Room Design Became Fatal
- Many safe rooms lacked internal locks because they were meant for bomb protection and communal rescue, not to barricade against invaders.
- That design choice turned safe rooms into death rooms during door‑to‑door attacks.