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Parents Recount Final Calls from Children on October 7
How 1 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By Lihi Gordon
What happened
Parents are recounting the final phone calls from their children on October 7, expressing love and fear amidst the Hamas massacre. Three years later, these recordings serve as painful reminders, with parents regretting words not said and actions not taken.
- 01Parents share final calls from children on October 7, filled with fear and love.
- 02Guy Illouz, wounded at Nova festival, died after abduction to Gaza.
- 03Nitzan Rahum and partner Lidor Levy were killed while fleeing an attack.
- 04Soldier Reem Meir Batito knew his final call was significant, his mother believes.
- 05Parents express regret over not fully understanding the danger or saying goodbye.
- 06Recordings now serve as painful reminders and sources of comfort.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
The coverage
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