Three years later, I still think about the stories we did not tell on October 7- comment

Three years after October 7, many families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attack still seek closure. Some have written to The Jerusalem Post, sending photographs and stories of their relatives, hoping the newspaper would highlight them in their coverage. However, many of those stories never made it into print. The newspaper team understood the families' requests, recognizing that each individual has a unique story worth telling.

After the attack, the number of stories grew, reaching hundreds and eventually over a thousand, with the team struggling to find enough reporters to cover each one. The team was overwhelmed with calls from families and press releases, often struggling to make crucial calls and prioritize which stories to pursue. Despite the challenges, the team managed to compile powerful testimonies of heroism, faith, and the horrors of the attack.

They included accounts of Arab and Jewish Israelis helping each other, as well as the ordinary details that help explain the everyday lives of those caught in the attack. While Naama's testimony stands out on the cover, the team wishes they could have shared more stories that deeply impacted them. They hope readers will seek out Naama's account in the archive and listen to others as well.

As the years pass, it becomes increasingly important to preserve these accounts, which can offer valuable insights to future generations. The team encourages donations to support this ongoing effort, ensuring that the stories collected now remain accurate, properly attributed, and accessible for years to come.