How I survived October 7
The Story
The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 6 October 2024
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
A year ago today, 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed in an orchestrated terrorist attack by Hamas. 251 were taken hostage. Today, we hear their stories of survival, and of their loved ones, who were not so lucky. It will not be suitable for all listeners.
This episode is the first part of a series marking the anniversary of October 7. Later this week, we will explore a year of devastation in Gaza, in part two.
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Host: Manveen Rana.
Guest: Venetia Menzies, Assistant Data Editor, The Sunday Times.
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