How I Survived the Nova Festival Massacre

Join Natalie as she recounts her extraordinary experience at the Nova Festival in Israel amidst a sudden rocket attack on October 7th. Despite the chaos and fear, Natalie shares why she feels safer in Israel than in the United States, even during times of war. From the moment the rockets started falling, Natalie's story is a testament to the resilience and unity of the Jewish people. Discover how a series of 'choiceless choices' led to her survival and why she believes in the strength of the Jewish community. Don't miss this gripping and inspirational narrative of courage, hope, and solidarity.

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[LSDD]

The man and his son saving all these lives should be recognised. Thank God for them 🙏🏼🕊️♥️

[joshuasarfati]

Thankyou Natalie.
Im an Australian born son of an Israeli Jew.
I have done hundreds of hours of research on Israel and the events of oct 7 .
I can honestly say that most jews and Israeli people speak with a level of calmness, maturity and honesty which makes me feel proud.
Stay strong Jewish brothers and sisters.
Love to you all.

[MichelleYvonne]

Thank you Natalie. I am a 64 year old Christian, who loves Israel and her people. I’m so sorry and heart broken over this tragedy. My heart goes out to you all. ❣️🇮🇱❣️🇮🇱❣️🙏❣️🇺🇸❣️

[bearowen]

Thank you Natalie for sharing your experiences on October 7th and afterwards. I am an American combat veteran who lost comrades in battle, yet I have not been able to bring myself to watch the videos of the attacks beyond those that have been streamed on mainstream news outlets. I've listened to commentary by those like Douglas Murray and others who have viewed the raw Hamas videos, and who have gone in person to the kibbutzim where the slaughter took place. That is terrifying enough for me. Your calm first hand account of what it was like to flee from the Nova site on the morning of October 7th has given me a new perspective on this horrific event, of the fear, confusion and desperation you experienced. I understand your emotions about feeling safer as a Jew in Israel than on the streets of your home in New York. As an American Gentile supporter of Israel, I find that very sad and frankly humiliating that our country of supposed tolerance and inclusivity does not universally support and defend those values. Welcome home. Stay safe, and keep telling your uplifting story about Israel and the Jews.

[odettegibbs]

As a former DJ who spent decades involved in the festival and electronic music scene, I am full of emotion imagining the utter devastation wrought on this day. Music festivals are deliberately intended to be peak experiences of unity and connection. To orchestrate a terror attack in this context is so utterly sadistic I can hardly fathom it. Thank you to this beautiful woman for voicing her story. The world needs to hear it.

[atuldeshpande]

My hair froze just by hearing choiceless choice.
Survival is more important and more difficult than anything else in this world because only after you survive can you fight back
God bless this awesomely brave girl.
After what she went through, she is light years ahead of all of us 🙏

[amagyebi]

Am from Accra Ghana 🇬🇭, your testimony moved me to tears, i like your coinage, "The choiceless choice" there was a reason out of all you at the festival, God saved some of you, we may not fully understand it now, but eternity will reveal it to us. May God give you strength and protect you from the enemy because they are not happy you and others are alive to tell the true story and will want to hurt you.

[Greggsoldies]

Thank you, Natalie for sharing your story. As a Christian American of Mexican descent. I stand with my Jewish brothers and sisters and I support Israel 🇮🇱

[tracymoore]

What great story about the man and his son saving all those lives. So glad you survived Natalie. So much love from Texas ❤❤❤ I stand with Israel ❤❤❤

[Melanes]

I am Christian, and I stand with Israel and the Jewish people everywhere and pray for peace. Blessings on you. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so thankful you survived!

[davidlancaster]

Protesters keep forgetting how all this started. Never forget! Thanks Natalie. You are brave.

[elendilnz]

I am a Buddhist from New Zealand and I stand with you Natalie, you are very brave. I’m wishing for peace in the world 🙏❤️

[juliekaus-]

Thank you Natalie. I continue to pray daily for the survivors like you, the hostages, the IDF, and Israel.

[arlenefisher]

No human being should ever have to be afraid or rejected because of who they are. God bless you Natalie.

[karentice]

What an incredible man who drove back and forth with his son for 8 hours saving people. Hard to express the words of gratitude for such a selfless, incredible act. ❤️🇮🇱❤️

[IloveBBso]

I am Jewish American never thought that I might think of moving to Israel and specifically when Israel is at war. But here I am getting ready to come and help my people!

[violetmadhwal]

Thank you Natalie for sharing your experience. I am from India and we continue to pray for Israel, IDF, the hostages and survivors like you.

[swanlake]

I'm a Catholic ✝️ from Indonesia 🇮🇩, the country with the largest muslim population in the world

My family is a firm supporter of Israel since 1980s. Through books about Israel (that were very hard to come by in Indonesia, thanks dad), we learnt about this small but formidable and productive group called the Jewish people, and we learnt to love and admire Israel 💙

After Oct 7, we are even firmer in our support of Israel. We recognize Israel's right to exist, to defend herself, and to rescue the hostages. And not only my family, but also other Catholics/Christians in Indonesia.

Israel lives - the True God, God of Israel, is with y'all 🙏

[marilynmarks]

You are a very lucky young lady; this experience changed your life for the good. You survived for a purpose… a purpose for good. Continue your purpose to be a lamplighter for the values attached to your Jewish faith Am Israel Chai

[janiceschriber]

Thank you for sharing your experience and your hope. May Adonai keep you in His care.