In an interview with Yaara Bank Plotkin, Michal Magen shared her experiences: "We want to create a strong future."
Aqilan was in charge of commanding the Nahal Oz massacre on October 7, and has since been behind much of the terrorist activity against IDF troops.
The initiative aims to strengthen ties between faith, military service, and the land of Israel.
An infantry soldier told the BBC that the sudden drop in terrorist activity in the area ahead of the attack made it feel like "there was nothing, and that was frightening us."
In one clip, a civilian is seen bandaging an injured soldier, while another shows an IDF fighter identifying and shooting at a drone.
To many, Amir Tibon's story encapsulated the tragedy of the attack and the day’s moments of lifesaving heroism.
With severe lapses in contingency planning and foresight by security experts, it is crucial to reevaluate current practices to prevent future tragedies.
Barry Meirovitch, civilian response team head, spoke to the unofficial civilian prove of Oct. 7 - noting that his community was left unarmed to defend itself.
"When I asked him what the soldiers were doing, he answered: They go there, wag their finger at them, and come back," Baram said.
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