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

One thousand days after Shahar and Shlomi Matias were murdered in their home at Kibbutz Holit on October 7, the family has released a rare video showing their youngest son entering the burned house shortly after the attack. In the footage, Rotem Matias tearfully confirms that his parents were killed. Their daughter Shir explained the timing of the release, saying the family had kept the recording private until now but decided to publish it to demand truth, justice, and accountability. "Correction must begin with taking responsibility, everyone who had a hand on the wheel must go home and take responsibility, both in suits and uniforms," she said.

Shir, Rotem, and their sibling Shaked previously described their parents' home as the brightest and happiest place, filled with music. Shlomi was a musician and music teacher at a local elementary school, and Shahar was a singer and creator. They met over 20 years ago at the Rimon School of Music, united by their passion for music. The family recalled how the quiet of that Saturday morning was shattered by gunfire, and how they lost contact with Rotem and the kibbutz during the attack. Shir recounted receiving one of the last messages from Rotem confirming their parents' deaths, after which communication was lost.

The release of this footage comes as the family calls for accountability from all involved in the events leading to the tragedy, emphasizing the need for responsibility from both civilian and military authorities. The Matias family’s story highlights the personal toll of the attack and their ongoing quest for justice.