Consider This from NPR October 7th: A year of war through the eyes of those who lived it
Oct 6, 2024
Daniel Estrin, NPR’s dedicated reporter covering the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel, shares harrowing stories of grief and trauma in affected communities. Aya Betraoui, who chronicled the struggles of Iman Abusaid's family in Gaza, sheds light on the emotional turmoil in both Gaza and the West Bank. The podcast emphasizes the urgency for peace, featuring inspiring voices uniting for resolution despite personal loss. It explores the complexities of hope amidst despair in a region yearning for stability.
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Kibbutz Be'eri's Silence
- Kibbutz Be'eri residents survived October 7th by hiding silently in safe rooms.
- Some stayed hidden for 20 hours as Hamas attackers went door to door.
Questions from Inferno
- The Kibbutz Be'eri community faces difficult questions about how to inform a boy who lost four family members.
- Psychologist Mayrav Roth describes these questions as coming from "Inferno."
Batya Ofir's Grief
- Batya Ofir attended her brother's reburial in Kibbutz Be'eri a year after the attack.
- She felt guilty for not being with him during the attack and now focuses on family.