Matias Family Releases Rare Footage From Burned Home 1,000 Days After Parents' Murder

One thousand days after the brutal murder of Shahar and Shlomi Matias in their home at Kibbutz Holit on October 7, the family has released a rare video showing their youngest son, Rotem, entering the burned house shortly after the attack. In the footage, Rotem tearfully confirms to the family that their parents were killed. Shir Matias, their daughter, explained the timing of the release: "For 1,000 days, our family kept this recording private. This is the horrific moment when my little brother confirms that our parents were murdered. Today, we decided to publish it to demand truth, justice, and accountability. Accountability must start with those in charge, both civilians and military alike."

Shir, Rotem, and their sibling Shaked previously described their parents' home as "the brightest and happiest place," filled with music and warmth. Shlomi, the father, was a musician and music teacher, and Shahar, the mother, was a singer and creator. They met over 20 years ago at the Rimon School of Music, sharing a deep passion for music. The family recalled how the quiet of that fateful Saturday morning was shattered by gunfire, and how they lost contact with Rotem and the kibbutz amid the chaos. Shir recounted receiving a message from Rotem confirming their parents' deaths, after which communication was lost for the rest of the day.

The release of this footage comes as a call for responsibility and justice from the family, highlighting the ongoing impact of the tragedy and their demand for accountability from all involved parties.