Title: “The tragedy of kibbutz Be’eri: a community devastated by the Hamas attack”
Introduction :
On October 7, 2023, the kibbutz of Be’eri, located near the Gaza Strip, was the scene of a deadly attack perpetrated by Hamas. More than a hundred residents lost their lives, while others were kidnapped. Among them, ten members of the family of Annalee Milstein, a resident of Be’eri who narrowly escaped this tragedy. In this article, we return to these tragic events which deeply marked the kibbutz community.
Annalee Milstein’s story:
Waking up early on the morning of October 7, Annalee Milstein and her husband immediately sensed something unusual was happening. When trying to contact their loved ones, they received no response. Eventually, they receive messages from their loved ones that they are terrified, locked in the kibbutz security shelter and hearing gunshots and screams from Hamas attackers. The last contact with them was at 11:20 a.m. the same morning and since then, Annalee and her family have not heard from them.
The tragic disappearance of members of his family:
Among the ten people kidnapped that day were three children: Yahel, 3 years old, Naveh, 8 years old, and Noam, 12 years old. These children, who were gathered for the holidays, are among the ten family members kidnapped. Annalee Milstein believes her relatives are still alive and have been taken to Gaza. The clues, such as a phone call from Gaza, a video showing their house burning with no bodies found, and the location of their cell phones in Gaza, reinforce his hope that they are still alive.
The consequences on the community of kibbutz Be’eri:
The Be’eri kibbutz functions like a big family living in community. The Hamas attack left around a hundred people dead and many others missing. This tragedy has deeply shaken the community, which is faced with unbearable grief and the anguish of not knowing what happened to their kidnapped loved ones. Authorities have yet to provide support or contact the families, leaving the community desperate and searching for answers.
Conclusion :
The Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be’eri has left a community grieving and searching for answers. The families of the victims still hope for the return of their abducted loved ones, while the entire community is scarred by this unprecedented tragedy. It is important to pay tribute to the victims and support those who are still in uncertainty. Hoping that the truth comes out and justice is served, the community of Kibbutz Be’eri remains united in the face of this ordeal.