Loss

‘It’s Been Two Years, But October 7th Never Ended for Me’

Exactly two years ago, on October 7th, Israel was shocked by an unprecedented Hamas attack. One of the hardest-hit places in Israel was Kfar Aza, a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip. Hadas Eilon Carmi hit here in a safe room for many hours with her family, while the massacre took place outside. Two years later, we speak with Hadas about that day, the loss of her brother Tal, how her life has changed since then, and whether her life could ever return to “normal.”

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Leah’s son has been in the hands of Hamas for ten years: Give My Son Back!

How do you cope with the harsh reality of a family member being either taken hostage or killed? This heartbreaking situation has become a grim truth for numerous Israeli families since October 7th.

In 2014, amidst a cease-fire, Israeli Lieutenant Hadar Goldin was abducted and killed by Hamas. His body has been held by Hamas in Gaza ever since. The Goldin family has been advocating for a decade to retrieve Hadar’s body. In this interview, Leah Goldin, Hadar’s mother, and Hemi (Menachem), his brother, share their poignant story.

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