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Bedouin Worker and Kibbutz Member Survive October 7 Terror Attack Through Courage and Trust

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יונתן ריגר

First reported by N12 · Jul 30, 2026

What happened

During the October 7 terror attack on Kibbutz Be'eri, Aya Midan and Hesham Elkrenawi, a Bedouin kibbutz worker, survived by hiding together despite mutual suspicion. Their bond grew from this ordeal, leading Hesham to join the Israeli police, with Aya supporting him throughout.

  • 01Aya Midan and Hesham Elkrenawi survived the October 7 terror attack by hiding together for seven hours.
  • 02Aya initially feared Hesham was a terrorist, while Hesham feared Israeli soldiers would kill him.
  • 03Hesham recorded their time hiding to prove their innocence if harmed.
  • 04They narrowly escaped being shot by Israeli soldiers who mistook them for terrorists.
  • 05Their shared experience forged a strong friendship and inspired Hesham to join the Israeli police.
  • 06Aya overcame her initial ethnic suspicions and now proudly supports Hesham's police career.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsIsraeli Police, Kibbutz Be'eri
PlacesBe'eri, Rahat, Ofaqim

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Bedouin Worker and Kibbutz Member Survive October 7 Terror Attack Through Courage and Trust
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Bedouin Worker and Kibbutz Member Survive October 7 Terror Attack Through Unexpected Alliance

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