‘I’m very lucky’: Survivor of Hamas' attack describes music festival massacre

Survivor Jonathan Diller has sat down with Sky News Australia to discuss Hamas' attack on the Israel Nova music festival, which led to the deaths of over 250 people.

What was supposed to be a weekend of music and dancing turned into the slaughter of hundreds of innocent festivalgoers after Hamas' surprise attack.

“I was supposed to be the photographer for the event – I was supposed to be the drone operator,” Mr Diller told Sky News Australia.

He recounted when the missiles hit, and those at the festival were forced to evacuate.

“I was in a group of twelve people – five of them died, some of them kidnapped,” he said.

Nearby the festival in several Kibbutzs, families were murdered, and others were taken hostage.

[cynthiahackett]

My heart is breaking for this young man. The amount of horror needs to be told. Not hidden from the public.

[missmee]

I can not even imagine being in a situation like this. It's absolutely horrifying.

[mariafernandez]

Thank you for your courage and speaking about your experience. My thoughts and prayers with the people of Israel!

[ThatonegirlMELLY]

The amount of ptsd and trauma he is living through is painful. Praying for Jonathan and every soul involved 💔

[karlasoraya]

His trauma is so raw, telling what he went through is reliving the horror all over again. So heartbreaking 💔

[Dan-xxjq]

You survived to tell the story of what happened! So sad. I am so sorry.

[mariannablakeney]

I stand with you and Israel thank you for sharing your story and keep telling it!!!!

[CiaofCleburne]

His nightmare never ends as he hears from media over and over. His story needs to be told.

[rfant]

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sorry for the loss of your friends, and pray for all of their families.
#istandwithisrael

[Conky]

Israel needs to release all the footage and we all need to be forced to watch it. To understand to nature and consequences of radical govt.

[NFLMythsandLegends]

Stay strong brother. My love from Australia

[sunlion]

Johnathon, thank you for sharing what happened. I don’t even know what to say?! I am praying constantly. May you keep strong. Please, keep strong. 🙏🙏🙏

[lisazappala]

My heart and prayers go out to you and those who are under attack. Thank you for sharing your story with the world as so many need to hear the truth. May God bless your mind and heart

[LilyfromUruguay]

Words of wisdom, young man. Best wishes of healing and peace from Uruguay.

[charlotteh]

What a beautiful young brave man, now going through life with the most horrific images stuck to his mind! I can't even imagine! Please stay strong for your future children and grandchildren! 🫶🫶🫶

[carriebizz]

Im Australian and feel so helpless i wish i could help them 😢 its so horrific and sad

[Karma-fpho]

Thanks for letting him tell the story, the cbc just cut short a young woman trying to explain the horror of the music festival.

[lisaklassen]

Very well said ❤
Peace and prayers to you and your loved ones 🙏💜

[barbarabrackett]

Thank you for telling us what you have been through. I hope I can be as strong as you.

[biblesforbreakfast]

He is very brave and forgiving in the aftermath. You can see by the pauses and the panic stuck on his face he is dealing with the worst PTSD. But even so he does not speak words of hate against Palistinians. He only warns of the terror that this hate group that has too much influence is unleashing. Thank you for being such a good person speaking up at a time that needs a voice 😢.