Title: “The tragic attack on kibbutz Be’eri: Heartbreaking testimony from a resident”
Introduction :
Saturday October 7, 2023, an attack of rare violence disrupted the tranquility of Kibbutz Be’eri in Israel. More than 100 residents were killed and others kidnapped. Among these victims, ten members of the same family are missing. Annalee Milstein, a resident of the kibbutz, recounts with emotion the events of this tragic day and expresses her hope that her loved ones will be found safe and sound.
Chaos and anxiety:
Annalee wakes up early that morning, still unaware of the horror that would soon strike her community. The first alarming signs are felt, and she tries to contact her family, in vain. It was through messages that she finally got news, messages tinged with fear and a mixture of horror and despair. They are all together in the safety shelter, anxiously awaiting their fate. The shots ring out, the cries of the Hamas attackers are heard. Then silence. No contact has been made since 11:20 a.m. that morning.
The kidnapped family:
Among those kidnapped were three children. Yahel, 3 years old, a little girl full of life and beauty. Naveh, 8 years old, a sweet, beautiful boy. And Noam, 12 years old, a young girl with a lively spirit and contagious humor. All gathered for the holidays, they don’t even usually live in this region.
A fragile hope:
Annalee firmly believes her family is still alive, that they were taken to Gaza by their captors. The disturbing testimonies of a close friend seem to confirm this hypothesis. Bad Hebrew, an Arabic accent, and the terrible news: “He has been kidnapped.” A video showing their house on fire reinforces this hypothesis. But no body was found inside, raising a hint of hope. The family’s cell phones were traced to Gaza, further supporting this hypothesis. Annalee and her husband are doing everything they can to contact people and organizations who could help them find their loved ones. For the moment, the authorities have not become involved in the search. A real tragedy for the kibbutz community, where more than 100 people lost their lives, and many are missing.
Conclusion :
The attack on Kibbutz Be’eri will forever be remembered by Annalee Milstein and her community. The brutality of that day changed lives forever. Annalee maintains hope of finding her family, alive and healthy, despite the tragic circumstances that unfolded. It is with unwavering strength and unfailing determination that she continues her efforts to find them. Let us hope that this touching testimony will raise awareness and mobilization to support this family and all the victims of this tragedy.