Dr. Diana Blokh, a dedicated surgeon at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon and a mother of two, faced an unprecedented crisis early one Saturday. Amid alarms and explosions in Be'er Sheva, she grasped the severity of the situation as images of terrorists on the streets flooded her Telegram. Without hesitation, she left her family and rushed to the hospital, where she was met with unimaginable injuries and chaos, tirelessly working to save lives. Watch Dr. Blokh’s emotional testimony to understand the reality faced by medical professionals on the front lines during the October 7th attacks.

Miri woke to massive explosions on a peaceful morning in October. With chaos escalating and no help in sight, she and her family face a terrifying choice: leap from their burning home to escape or risk burning alive. Miri recounts the heart-stopping moments and the devastating aftermath, offering a powerful testament to resilience and courage in the face of unimaginable terror. Watch her testimony to grasp the profound impact of that fateful day.

Widow of Yahav, of Blessed Memory, a promising filmmaker. Mother of the one-month-old (at the time of the disaster) Shia. Yahav was murdered while trying to protect his wife and daughter. Shaylee hid with the baby for many hours – first in their house’s Apartment Protected Space, then a shed in their yard, and then a neighbor’s house, until they were rescued.

Linoy Elezra, a senior MDA medic, faced an unimaginable call during her shift: a nine-year-old boy named Michael from Kfar Aza reported his parents had been shot, leaving him alone with his six-year-old sister. Guiding him with calm precision, Linoy instructed Michael to secure their home and hide, all while navigating the horrors of a terrorist attack through the phone. This brave young boy managed to protect himself and his sister, even as Linoy balanced the emotional weight of supporting him and managing other urgent calls. Watch Linoy's testimony to experience the profound impact of her role on that fateful day, and witness the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest of times.