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Oct. 7 Survivor Recounts 8 Hours Hiding on Zikim Beach, Demands Answers
Matan Shlomo and his cousin Roi Nahum survived the October 7th attack on Zikim Beach by hiding for eight hours after being caught in a battle zone. Roi was seriously wounded in the face during the incident.
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What happened
- 01Matan Shlomo and cousin Roi Nahum hid for 8 hours on Zikim Beach during the Oct. 7 attack.
- 02Roi Nahum sustained a severe facial injury from gunfire during the battle.
- 03Shlomo is seeking disability benefits and feels his trauma is not adequately recognized.
- 04He claims military after-action reports omit his experience and the rescue efforts.
- 05Shlomo continues to visit Zikim Beach, calling it 'Zikim of Hope'.
Shlomo, recognized as a victim of hostile acts, is now fighting for disability benefits and feels the military's after-action reports are incomplete. He continues to visit the beach, which he now calls "Zikim of Hope," seeking answers and better protection.
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