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War between Israel and Hamas: “we have been trying to get our lives back for six months,” laments Laura Blajman-Kadar, survivor of the October 7 attack
War between Israel and Hamas: “we have been trying to get our lives back for six months,” laments Laura Blajman-Kadar, survivor of the October 7 attack
(franceinfo)
Six months after the October attack, it is time for contemplation in Israel. Perpetrated by Hamas, the massacre left 1,170 dead according to Israeli authorities. Survivor of the attack, Laura Blajman-Kadar, was the guest of 19/20 info on Saturday April 6. Samuel Athlan, co-founder of the October 7 collective, and Ahmed Benchemsi, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch were also invited.
She is one of the survivors: Laura Blajman-Kadar experienced the October 7 attack in Israel. Six months after the tragedy, the Franco-Israeli recounts the attack as well as her daily life in Israel in a book entitled Believe in life. Guest of 19/20 info on Saturday April 6, she talks about her difficulties in returning to a normal life: “We’ve been trying to get our lives back for six months, trying to get a full night’s sleep, but these are things that are impossible for us”she laments.
“What Hamas committed on October 7 were war crimes”
Ahmed Benchemsi, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch, returns to the events of October 7 and describes them as “war crimes” : “What Hamas committed on October 7 were war crimes”. However, he adds: “It is not because we commit war crimes on one side that it is justified to commit them on the other”.
Also invited on the 19/20 set, Samuel Athlan, co-founder of the October 7 collective, wanted to show his support for the Hamas hostages. He evokes the “sensation” that France is not doing enough for these people.
