The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 732 - For Oct. 7, a spotlight on ToI's Those We Have Lost Project
Oct 7, 2025
Joining the discussion, Amy Spiro, News Editor and project manager, leads the memorialization of lives lost on October 7, 2023. She shares poignant stories of eight immigrants: a retired nurse from the U.S., a Persian grandfather, a French lone soldier, an Ethiopian police officer, an Argentine kibbutz member, an esteemed Ukrainian couple, a Russian-born security guard, and a British-Israeli musician. Each narrative highlights the rich tapestry of Israel's immigrant community and the deep impact of their tragically short lives.
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Israel's Immigrant Mosaic
- Israel's population is deeply shaped by immigrants from many countries and eras.
- Amy Spiro selected eight victims from eight nations to illustrate that diversity.
Scope Of The Memorial Project
- The Those We Have Lost project documented roughly 1,250 individuals tied to October 7 and later hostilities.
- The majority were killed on October 7, while some entries cover later battlefield deaths.
Request An Entry For A Loved One
- If a loved one is missing from the project, contact Times of Israel via OBITS or the page's contact link.
- The team accepts requests and may write entries when families provide information.