Parents Recount Final Calls with Loved Ones on October 7th

Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks, parents are sharing the heartbreaking final phone calls they received from their children. These recordings, filled with fear and love, have become a painful reminder of what was lost.

Michel recounts his son Guy's last moments, who called from his friend Alon Werber's phone after fleeing the Nova music festival. Guy, bleeding from a gunshot wound and hiding among trees, desperately tried to get help. He expressed his love for his father, relaying messages to his mother, sister Maya, and brother Uri. Michel, initially confused by the situation, now understands Guy's words as a final farewell, a realization that came after learning Guy was later confirmed to have died in captivity.

Ronit shares the harrowing final conversation with her pregnant daughter, Nitzan Rahum, and her boyfriend, Lidor Levy. Nitzan initially called about rockets and chaos at the party but later cried out that they were being shot at on the road. Ronit, struggling to grasp the severity, tried to calm her daughter, regretting her own angry tone and failure to fully comprehend the danger. Nitzan and Lidor were murdered, and Ronit finds solace in her grandson Neil, named in their memory.

Dikla recalls her son Ram Meir Tito's final call from his army post. Ram, who had been fighting for hours, expressed his love and apologized for any offense, stating, "There are things here that should not be seen." Dikla, initially believing he would survive, now understands his words as a premonition of his death, which occurred about ten minutes after their call. Her deepest regret is not driving to him, as she believes he intended for her to act.

These recordings, preserved by the grieving parents, are now being shared as part of the "Israel Does Not Forget" campaign and ahead of the upcoming memorial ceremony.