Nova Festival Survivor Discovered Deceased Two Years Post 7 October Attack
An Israeli survivor of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival was found deceased near Tel Aviv. This tragic discovery occurred just days after the two-year anniversary of the attack.
Details of the Incident
The individual, Roei Shalev, was located by emergency services near Netanya. Just hours before, Shalev had expressed distress on social media, indicating his suffering and asking for forgiveness.
Background
On the day of the attack, Shalev witnessed his girlfriend, Mapal Adam, being murdered. Despite being shot himself, he survived by playing dead. Tragically, Shalev’s mother took her own life two weeks after the attack.
- Date of the attack: 7 October 2023
- Location: Nova music festival, southern Israel
- Victims: Approximately 1,200 people killed
- Festival casualties: Over 370
- Hostages taken: 251
Following the attack, Israel launched a military response in Gaza, resulting in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths according to local health officials.
Community Reactions
Shalev was deeply mourned by his community, who described him as a symbol of strength. His passing has left his friends heartbroken, and they urge awareness and sensitivity towards mental health issues among survivors.
Israeli police are actively investigating the circumstances of his death. This incident highlights the ongoing trauma within the Nova festival community, as many continue to endure daily distress since the attack.
