Israeli Memory Projects Seek Donations to Counter Oct. 7 Disinformation

Amidst the ongoing efforts to preserve the memory of the October 7th attacks, a call has been issued for financial support for specific projects dedicated to documenting the events and their aftermath. The author argues that mere declarations of remembrance are insufficient, drawing a parallel to the Holocaust, where denial and distortion began even during the atrocities.

Three key initiatives are highlighted: "Edut 710," which collects video testimonies from survivors, rescuers, and those who lost loved ones; OTEF, a volunteer project led by Roman Kaplun and Zoya Albert Katz, producing films and conducting investigations using open-source materials, including in Arabic, to reach international audiences and combat misinformation; and "Yad Ben Tzvi," which is collecting and preserving over ten thousand physical artifacts from destroyed homes and public buildings in the Gaza envelope communities.

The author emphasizes the professional and often unseen labor involved in these preservation efforts, from interviewing traumatized individuals and cataloging items to professional filming, translation, and long-term storage. Current state funding is deemed insufficient, particularly for "Yad Ben Tzvi," which faces challenges with temporary storage conditions.

"Edut 710" focuses on human testimony, OTEF on transforming evidence into media to counter lies, and "Yad Ben Tzvi" on tangible material traces. The appeal is for direct financial contributions to these projects, with the author urging readers to donate, share the appeal, and recognize that preserving memory requires financial investment.

The author also briefly references a statement about avoiding "immoral military actions" to prevent further loss of life, though this is presented as a separate thought following the main appeal for memory preservation.