Join us for an inspiring and emotional interview with Shalev Biton, an Israeli man who narrowly survived the horrifying Hamas attacks on the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, 2023. In this heartfelt conversation, Shalev shares how what started as a peaceful morning turned into a race for survival when he and his friends were awakened by the chaos of rockets exploding in the Nova camp. As they fled for their lives, they encountered one of the most unexpected rescuers who ultimately gave them the gift of saving their lives. Join us as we delve into Shalev's gripping story of courage, resilience, and the profound impact of compassion in the darkest of times. We hope this video honors the Bedouin Israeli named Yunnis Alkarnawi for the great kindness shown to Shalev and his Jewish Israeli friends.
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NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO:
00:00 "Where were you on October 7th?"
02:28 Shalev was sleeping when he was awakened by the sound of rockets.
03:15 Initial confusion as the what level of danger they were dealing with.
04:55 Some partygoers had used drugs that morning, complicating their response to the danger.
06:38 Shalev and his friends began hearing gunshots.
09:11 The traffic jam that restricted escape from the Nova Festival.
10:30 Shalev and his friends abandon their car and run.
17:45 The escaping group ran a total of 8km.
19:40 All emergency phone lines were jammed and weren't working.
23:00 The fleeing group of Israelis arrive at a farm and seek shelter from the Hamas terrorists.
28:00 Yunnis welcomes the Nova escapees and provides food, water, and shelter.
29:25 Hamas arrives at the farm. The Israeli escapees are forced to hide for their lives.
30:30 The group hides beneath the floorboards of a building on the farm.
39:50 Yunnis calls the group out from beneath the floorboards.
40:20 Two cars come to the rescue and the group escapes.
43:30 Shalev explains his views on faith in God.
46:35 Shalev discusses the complicated feelings towards God following profound tragedy.
50:30 God creates humans with free will — for better or worse. This explains evil in the world.
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CREDITS:
Interviewee: Shalev Biton
Iterviewer: Levi Hazen
Director & Editor: Beau Lee
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