In a small city in southern Israel, a kindergarten teacher named Tali Hadad found herself thrust into a harrowing situation on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a deadly assault. What started as a typical day quickly turned into a life-or-death scenario for Hadad and her family.
As the sound of sirens and gunfire filled the air in Ofakim, Hadad's maternal instincts kicked in. Her son, Itamar, a soldier on leave, rushed towards the danger, prompting Hadad to follow suit. Amidst the chaos, she witnessed her son being shot multiple times, along with his comrades.
