Shachar and her friends arrived at sunrise to the Nova Festival, and thirty minutes later, a massive missile attack began. As chaos erupted, they ran to an open area and lay down, avoiding the massacre that claimed many who tried to flee by car. Abandoning their car to escape on foot amidst gunfire and rockets, they saw hundreds running for their lives, navigating through heavy fire and terrorist convoys. A Jeep driver finally rescued them, guided by Ophir’s father from afar. Watch Shachar's powerful testimony to witness their incredible survival.

Yasmin and her partner Tal escaped the Nova Festival to Kibbutz Be’eri, seeking refuge in the Apartment Protected Space of Adi and Hadas Dagan. As terrorists closed in, they hid in a closet. The situation escalated when the terrorists threw a grenade into their hiding place, capturing them along with Hadas and Adi, and relocating them to what is now known as Pessi's house. During a tense standoff, Yasmin courageously mediated between the terrorists and police, eventually being rescued. Sadly, Tal, Adi, and 14 other hostages, including children, did not survive. Watch Yasmin's powerful testimony to understand their harrowing survival journey.

Tammy Halevy, a dedicated member of Kibbutz Nahal Oz since she was 19, found herself alone in the Apartment Protected Space when alarms sounded at 7:00 AM. Amidst the sounds of gunfire and Arabic voices outside, she learned from group messages that people were being harmed and abducted to Gaza. Although her house was spared, Tami remained besieged in the shelter for many hours until midnight, when she was finally rescued amidst ongoing gunfire. Watch Tami's heartfelt testimony of resilience and bravery.

One of life's greatest mysteries is how and when we will die. When Sophie heard terrorists were in her neighborhood, she felt certain death was imminent. How did she stay calm in that moment? And how was she ultimately saved? Watch Sophie's gripping story of survival, courage, and hope during the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Be'eri.

Alina was enjoying the Nova party when chaos erupted—a sudden war between life and death. Amidst missiles and terror, she made split-second decisions for survival. Locked in a desperate struggle, she found courage in friends and strangers alike. This is a story of miraculous survival, where heroes emerged and hope persisted against all odds. Discover Alina's journey through harrowing events that shaped her life forever.

Hadar Bar's morning was shattered by missiles, as terrorists repeatedly invaded their kibbutz, leaving destruction and death in their wake. Her son, Yoav, was away with another family, intensifying her anxiety. Despite pleading for help, the army did not arrive. How did it feel to be left alone in the chaos and violence? Watch Hadar share her harrowing ordeal to grasp the profound impact of this experience on her community's resilience amidst devastation.

Atar Maor, from Kibbutz Be'eri, shares a gripping account of 19.5 harrowing hours spent with her family in their Apartment Protected Space during the October 7th attack. Facing unimaginable fear, Atar grappled with decisions such as which knife to use for defense, all while striving to maintain normalcy for her children, emphasizing her fierce determination to protect her family at all costs. Watch Atar’s powerful testimony.

Carmel, a member of the Nova Festival production team and mother of a six-year-old girl, found herself amidst chaos as missiles rained down during the festival in Re'im. Faced with the sudden realization that her daughter was home alone, Carmel was compelled to make a harrowing escape. After witnessing terrifying scenes of violence and surviving intense gunfire, she and others were finally rescued and taken to Kfar Maimon. Watch her compelling testimony.

Aya Meydan, from Kibbutz Be'eri and a triathlon enthusiast, faced a horrifying start to her Saturday bike ride as missiles disrupted the peace. Only moments into her ride, she found herself sprinting for safety alongside the kibbutz’s dining hall employees when they were suddenly surrounded by terrorists. After a terrifying day hiding in thorny bushes, dodging bullets, and fearing for her family's safety, Aya was rescued by local heroes. Watch her powerful testimony and be moved by her resilience in the face of terror.