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HONORING THOSE WHO SURVIVED

Testimony of Ophir Engel

Ophir was 17 when he was taken hostage from Kibbutz Be'eri.  Released after 54 days in captivity, Ophir reflects on what that experience has come to mean to him. 

Honoring those Who Survived

Survived-to-Tell Introduction

Five eyewitnesses share their testimonies in VR.  Produced by ISRAEL-IS, this 2D introduction is suitable for screening on flat screens for commemorative events. 

Nimrod Palmach VR Testimony

This short version of Nimrod Palmach's VR testimony by Barak Brinker is designed for use on flat screens for commemorative events. 

ISRAEL-IS INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS

Be The Witness. Experience a groundbreaking Virtual Reality journey that unveils the remarkable stories of five heroes who survived the October 7th massacre. Witness their extraordinary resilience and unwavering courage in the face of the unimaginable. 


The Survived to Tell project has recorded survivors’ testimonies that recount their experience on that day. VR technology brings these stories to life through actual footage from the scenes. This immersive experience allows viewers to stand alongside the survivors in the very locations where the atrocities took place. Participants can engage directly with the survivors by asking questions, fostering a deeper understanding of their shared trauma and remarkable resilience.


Developed in collaboration with Memory Workers and produced by Stephen D. Smith and Heather Maio-Smith. Both are experts in authentic, interactive video AI storytelling.


Meet our witnesses. Click their image to start a conversation.

Ophir Engel

Millet Ben Haim

Millet Ben Haim

Ophir, a 17-year-old high school student, was captured from his girlfriend’s home at Kibbutz Be’eri and released from captivity after being held hostage for 54 days. Ask Ophir questions about how he was taken captive, what he remembers.


Talk with Ophir

Millet Ben Haim

Millet Ben Haim

Millet Ben Haim

Millet, a courageous escapee from the Nova festival, hid in the bushes at the Nova festival until she was rescued. Ask her about what happened that day and whether she feels angry today. 


Talk with Millet

Nimrod Palmach

Millet Ben Haim

Nimrod Palmach

Nimrod, a civilian who defied his Commander's orders and drove South to the Gaza envelope where he fought Hamas for 15 hours, risking everything to save countless lives. Ask him about that day and the decision he made.

Talk with Nimrod

Mazal Tazazo

Remo Aluzayel

Nimrod Palmach

Mazal defied all odds to survive the Nova festival when she faked her death after being badly wounded and bound up by terrorists. Ask her about her profession and how she feels about the world today.

Talk with Mazal

Remo Aluzayel

Remo Aluzayel

Remo Aluzayel

Remo, a Muslim Bedouin police officer and first responder at the Nova Festival saved hundreds of lives by taking partygoers to safety. Ask him about that day and what it means to him as a Muslim-Bedouin Israeli.

Talk with Remo

Listen to the Voices

Online Testimony Collections : Watch & Share

Seven 10 Stories

Seven 10 Stories

Seven 10 Stories

Seven 10 stories arose from a mission to preserve October 7th’s memories, counter misinformation, and confront the escalating wave of anti-Semitism among younger generations worldwide.


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Survived to Tell

Seven 10 Stories

Seven 10 Stories

Survived to Tell has an Instagram page that showcases numerous testimonies, as well as an in-person program that brings delegations to campuses and communities.


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USC Shoah Foundation

USC Shoah Foundation

USC Shoah Foundation

The USC Shoah Foundation has over 350 online interviews with witnesses sharing all aspects of the 7th October experience. The archive is part of the USC collection of testimony to help counter antisemitism. 

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October 7

USC Shoah Foundation

USC Shoah Foundation

October7.org features written testimonies from survivors of the Nova Music Festival, residents of the Gaza envelope communities, and security forces.

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Video

Noa Tishby interviews Liel & Shoham

Two Nova Festival survivors describe how they survived


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