Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy Hope Amid Despair | With Her Cousin Omer Held Hostage, Yasmin Magal is Fighting to Save His Life
When her cousin Omer was abducted by Hamas terrorists on Oct 7, Yasmin and her family's life was thrown into unimaginable turmoil. Yasmin opens up about the personal and emotional toll of fighting to bring Omar home, the impact of international activism, and the painful backlash she has faced. From her dreams of his return to her tireless advocacy on campuses and around the world, Yasmin’s story is a powerful reminder of hope and resilience. Join us as we explore the complexities of hostage negotiations and the human impact of the ongoing struggle.
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Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director - Lotem Segev
Graphics/Assistant Director - Thomas Girsch
Assistant Director - Benny Goldman
00:00 Coming Up
01:05 Monologue
02:58 Main Titles
03:12 Introduction: The Abduction of Omer.
09:18 Yasmin and the Familiy's Struggles After the Abduction
11:10 Activism and Raising Awareness for Omer
16:37 The Antisemitic Backlash
26:15 The Role of Omer's U.S. Citizenship, and the U.S.'s Role on the World Stage
30:13 Women and children first
34:27 Negotiating with evil
36:54 Emotional Toll of Watching the Abduction Videos
41:37 Yasmin's Hope for Omer’s Return
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