Author: Hadar Gil-Ad

Capt. A’s battle in Kibbutz Be’eri on Oct. 7 This is the story of Capt. A., 444 Mobility Unit commander: “On the morning of October 7, we were at the end of a week-long leave following a very intensive period in the army. I was woken by a phone call from my unit commander telling me there was a complex incident in the south, and that I needed to call up my company and get myself to the unit’s assembly point at Ze’elim. It was very early, and we didn’t yet understand what was going on.” … “I was hard…

Around 200 volunteers from the ZAKA emergency organization worked tirelessly at the Shura IDF camp in Ramla, handling the transfer and identification of approximately 1,200 bodies in the aftermath of the tragic events on October 7. One of these dedicated volunteers was Eli Turjeman, a father of five, who witnessed the unprecedented scale of devastation and brutality. The heartbreaking scenes he encountered left an indelible mark on him and his fellow volunteers, pushing them to work around the clock despite the emotional toll. Turjeman’s unwavering commitment to his country and to providing closure to grieving families illustrates the resilience and…

Unsung Heroes: The ZAKA Volunteers at Shura IDF Camp Around 200 ZAKA volunteers selflessly dedicated their time and effort at the Shura IDF camp in Ramla, where they handled the transfer and identification of approximately 1,200 bodies following a tragic event on October 7. Among them was Eli Turjeman, who recounted his harrowing experience of dealing with the aftermath of the massacre. Turjeman described the scene as unlike anything he had ever witnessed before, with bodies bound, burned, and dismembered, including children. The emotional toll was immense, but the volunteers persevered to provide closure for the families of the victims.…

Family Demands Justice for Abandoned Soldier Months after their daughter Noa was murdered in a tragic event, her family speaks out against the Israeli government’s decision to release those responsible for her death. Noa’s father expressed his deep disappointment, feeling forsaken by a system that failed to protect his daughter. The family is calling for a national inquiry to hold accountable those in power who neglected their duty. In a shocking revelation, it was disclosed that Noa was murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Government ministers expressed their disbelief over the release of the Shifa Hospital director, raising questions about…