Yuval Raphael Shares First-Time October 7th Footage, Reflects on Trauma
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Survivor and singer Yuval Raphael released never-before-seen footage from October 7th, reflecting on her three-year healing journey. She described the trauma of that day and the eighteen months she spent focusing on recovery. Raphael, who later represented Israel at Eurovision, emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health before pursuing goals. She concluded by expressing hope and remembering the lost.
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- Yuval Raphael shared previously unseen footage from October 7th, reflecting on her trauma.
- She described an eighteen-month period focused solely on her personal healing and recovery.
- Raphael stated she learned "you don't have to be strong all the time."
- Her dreams and aspirations were put on hold as she prioritized her mental health.
- Raphael will appear at the annual memorial ceremony in Re'im.
- She represented Israel at Eurovision in 2025, finishing second.
Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks, survivor and singer Yuval Raphael has shared previously unseen footage from that day on her Instagram account. Ahead of her appearance at the annual memorial ceremony in Re'im, Raphael posted the videos, accompanied by reflections on the past three years and her personal journey of healing.
In her post, Raphael described the profound sense of being "reborn" on October 7th and the ongoing struggle to reconcile the trauma with her present life. She explained that she spent eighteen months focusing solely on her own recovery, learning to navigate her emotions and regain a sense of normalcy. "I learned that you don't have to rush," she wrote, adding, "You don't have to be strong all the time."
Raphael, who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, finishing second, detailed how her dreams and aspirations were put on hold as she prioritized her mental and emotional healing. She stated that her sole objective for a long period was to manage basic daily tasks, considering each small success a victory. She emphasized the need to heal before pursuing her goals again.
Concluding her post, Raphael expressed gratitude to those who supported her and remembered those who were lost. "I know that out of all this pain, we will continue to choose life," she wrote, adding, "May their memory be blessed."
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