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Chaim Yellin Reflects on Life-Changing Moment After October 7 Terror Attack

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First reported by Now 14 · 9 hours ago

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Chaim Yellin, survivor of the October 7 terror attack at Kibbutz Be'eri, recounts his life from immigration to Israel to the attack's impact, emphasizing national unity as his mission. He warns that while division did not cause the attack, unity is essential for resilience. Yellin now leads efforts to promote societal cohesion in Israel.

01Chaim Yellin survived the October 7 terror attack at Kibbutz Be'eri and shared his story on Channel 14.
02He immigrated alone from Argentina at 18, served in combat, and later led the Eshkol Regional Council.
03Yellin warned for years about the Gaza threat before the October 7 attack.
04On October 7, he realized early it was a full-scale war and sheltered with family for 11 hours.
05The attack shifted his focus from anger to promoting national unity as a daily mission.
06He founded the "Genesis Covenant" initiative to foster dialogue and unity in Israeli society.

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