(Jerusalem Post) Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman - I was running our news desk the day of the massacre, so I knew what had happened. But I did not know. It was only when I watched the IDF movie, designed to highlight the horror of that day, that the narratives fell into place. These accounts are just a tiny fraction of the horrific events that transpired. On Oct. 7, there were over 5,000 separate incidents as thousands of people fell victim to Hamas' relentless onslaught. The situation depicted in the footage underscored why Israel believes it has no alternative but to take action against Hamas. The atrocities committed by Hamas have left a deep scar, making it difficult for us to believe we are safe in our homes. I saw what happened. I saw where it happened. I saw the results of what happened. And I saw who it happened to. It happened in my home. To me. To my people. To my country. Is this what hell looks like? As I emerged from the screening, a young Government Press Office staffer approached me to hear my reaction and extended her microphone. "Could you please tell me what you witnessed?" she asked. I attempted to speak, but instead of words, a flood of tears welled up from deep within me. I hadn't anticipated breaking down, but the emotions were so intense that tears were the only answer. The writer, a former Jerusalem Post news editor, is Deputy CEO - Strategy & Innovation for the Jerusalem Post Group.
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