Host Felice Friedson speaks with Yonatan Shamriz, the brother of a fallen hostage, who organized the leading memorial event in honor of the hostages. Shamriz, the founder of the organization Kumu, speaks with The Media Line ahead of the main ceremony for hostage families. Originally, 40,000 people were expected to attend, but security measures limited the gathering to a few hundred family members and media representatives.
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Former Member of Knesset Ruth Wasserman Lande provides critical context to the events of October 7 and discusses the broader issue impacting not only Israelis but the global community. For readers interested in a more in-depth look at her perspective, The Media Line offers a full print story on the interview with Wasserman Lande, available here [2].
Nova Festival survivor Rafaela Treistman also recounts her terrifying ordeal in a shelter where terrorists threw grenades. She was one of only 10 survivors out of 40 people crammed into the small space.