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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[@fredanderson5278]

Anti-semitism in all its forms sickens me. My wife and I love the Jewish people and love visiting Israel. Praying for Israel and all the Jewish people.

[@Ga-hr7ux]

bless you🙏❤

[@That_Freedom_Guy]

Palestinians are Semitic, too, aren't they? Why aren't the American backed Zionist terrorists considered anti-semitic when they hate and kill Palestinian freedom fighters? Huh? Huh?😅

[@howard1beale]

Bless you and your wife

[@TimothyDeSomerville]

The Palestinians are Semitic, so are the Iranians, and the rest of the Arabs are too. It amazes me how Jews can constantly complain about the "anti-Semitism" of others, while at the same time promoting so much hate and venom towards their Semetic cousins. You can't defeat the demons of antisemitism externally when those demons reside within you.

[@JonasRebelias]

No one cares

[@davidlancaster8152]

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

[@senadbajrami4292]

They don't forget.They don't care

[@johnhaupt1097]

They didn't forget they just pure demonic

[@hegete]

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[@itieleshet7496]

​@@TheMetaModern Exactly as you wrote, it all began BEFORE 1948, the Arabs masacred jews even before the Israeli state was formed. You've just showed how ignoret you are.

[@nefaristo]

​@@itieleshet7496metamodern comment was actually _technically_ right 😏. Everything started waaay before even Palestinians were "invented" (or better, before the term was hijacked)

[@odettegibbs2238]

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.

[@youribiophonic8689]

thank you from israel💝💝💝dj

[@ortalpoz91]

Add to it lots of Alcohol and drugs, and the sunrise is the best part so people took those drugs and were on the pick, experiencing this trauma on it... Some said it helped them be more calmed and feel the sand "petting them", but some lost it and sadly can't functioning 💔

[@sharonboosy775]

@@kategarner5965it started before… but why would you know that… just ask the Palestinians what do they want. See if you get ‘peace’ as an answer. Now ask Israelis. Just for the sake of it, here’s a very small list of ‏Palestinian Led Pogroms: Plunder of Safed 1834 ‏Petah Tikvah Massacre 1886. ‏Jaffa Massacre 1908 Menahemia Massacre 1921 Arab Revolts 1916-18, 1936-39 Jaffa Massacre 1929 Acre Massacre 1929 Har Tuv Massacre 1929 ‏Battle of Tel Hai 1920 ‏Nebi Musa Riots 1920 ‏Dania Massacre 1920-21 ‏Jaffa Riots 1921 ‏Jerusalem Stabbing 1921 ‏Bnei Yehuda Massacre 1921 ‏Metula Massacre 1921 ‏Avelet Ha'Shachar Massacre 1921 ‏Gaza Massacre 1929 ‏Nablus Massacre 1929 Ramla Massacre 1929 ‏Jenin Massacre 1929 ‏Tel Aviv Massacre 1929 ‏Kfar Uria Massacre 1929 ‏Be'er Tuvia Massacre 1929 ‏Beit Sh'an Massacre 1929 ‏Gedara Massacre 1929 ‏Moza Massacre 1929 ‏Mishmar Ha'emek Massacre 1929 ‏Chulda Massacre 1929 ‏In Zeitim Massacre 1929 ‏Haifa Massacre 1929 ‏Jerusalem Massacre 1936 ‏Analta Massacre 1936 ‏Blood Jaffa Massacre 1936 ‏Tiberius Massacre 1938 ‏Kfar Ha'Shiloach Massacre 1936-39 ‏Pkh'in Massacre 1936-39 ‏Ruchama Massacre 1936-39 ‏Mishmar Ha'karmel Massacre 1936-39 ‏Jerusalem Massacre 1947 ‏Convoy of 35 1948 ‏Ben Yehuda Street Bombing 1948 ‏Jewish Agency Bombing 1948 ‏Hadassah Medical Convoy Massacre 1948 Ma'alot massacre 1974 ‏Kfar Etzion Massacre 1948 ‏Coastal Road massacre 1978 ‏First Intifada 1987-1993 ‏Second Intifada 2000-2005

[@Michal-ke6lu]

@@kategarner5965 be quiet Kate, if you have nothing nice to say, go play a video game.

[@Michal-ke6lu]

@@ortalpoz91 sadly the terrorists were high on Captagon, which made them act like beasts. Who know if the drugs the party goes took numbed the pain or made it difficult to escape. Although there was no where to escape.

[@MichelleYvonne59]

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. ❣️🇮🇱❣️🇮🇱❣️🙏❣️🇺🇸❣️

[@cometasporelcielo]

You love the murder and apartheid? I thought Jesus taught us to hate that

[@VoiceoverMomentum]

Ditto

[@celestryalcelestryal6690]

Ditto. Growing up as a German American in the early 60s my best friend was/is Jewish. They became my second family. I remember my mother telling us both how lucky we were because we got to learn each others cultures and traditions. She was right. I was blessed because of them and I thank God for that blessing.

[@alma6911]

From Trinidad and Tobago , I stand with Israel.

[@iw12]

🙏

[@Work4Good757]

Me too!

[@motivationnow4365]

Thank you for supporting truth and the good side. Sending love from Israel ♥️ come visit

[@sharonramesar3029]

Same here.

[@sherylsmith3946]

❤

[@mickpork]

I am black Australian. I have no religious beliefs but i strongly stand with Isreal.

[@shpigenzig]

And you hate arab and muslim and islam!?!

[@agustinustedjo4490]

God Bless You Bro/Sis ❤

[@QvodInferivs]

Me to brother As an Aussie I'll stand with you 🇮🇱💪🏾

[@vicinter954]

Thank you

[@vicinter954]

@@aaronsmith691of cause they would. Israel is one of the worlds most inclusive societies. If you’d been there you’d know that. Your ignorance is staggering.

[@strictlyroots7343]

I'm not Jewish but feeling like I'd like to wear a star of David in support. Stay strong Israel.

[@ShowmeVacay]

Same ❤

[@therightbreed]

Please feel free to wear a Star of David. We very much appreciate the solidarity.

[@Dawkinsbulldog]

@@therightbreed But no crucifixes, please!

[@snow5962]

And why not? ​@@Dawkinsbulldog

[@Dawkinsbulldog]

@@snow5962 Because they don't symbolise the Jewish religion, and for centuries past the crucifix WAS the symbol behind the persecution of the Jews, as it was the perceived method by which the Jews executed the (demi-)godhead of the Christians. Believe it or not, but Jews were not looked upon very favourably in the USA and other western countries - particularly Germany and France - until fairly recently (perhaps from some sort of guilt complex) but all that has now changed, possibly for political reasons (the Soviets supported the Arabs, and the Americans supported the Jews during the establishment of the Israeli state back in the Forties, etc).

[@Adaisy45]

Thank you for sharing your story Natalie. I’m an American Christian who loves and supports our dear Israeli friends. Praying for peace and safety for the Jewish people.

[@_cal_techie]

My sentiments exactly. May God protect the Jewish people and the Jewish state.

[@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 🇮🇱

[@claucemicro1080]

¡Saludos desde México! Quisiera que nuestro gobierno se pronunciara a favor de Israel y en contra de los terroristas, pero no lo hacen porque lo toman como si fuera cualquier conflicto entre países y la política de México es permanecer neutral.

[@jackiemack8653]

​@@claucemicro1080In this world sometimes neutrality is impossible.

[@roundedges2]

@@claucemicro1080 La grande falta es que una no es un pais. Imagines que los maras de El Salavador o los carteles de la droga se presentaron como un pais. No son.

[@gillyc7353]

❤ thank you brother ❤

[@bettycastillocampos5122]

​@@claucemicro1080Cuando le conviene, nada más.

[@joshuasarfati5520]

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.

[@ocean77359]

That's because the spirit of God, of life and hope rules them. Islams are ruled by the spirit of death.

[@Bettybaminjerusalem]

As an Israeli I can say that most of us don't hate the Palestinians and just want to live in peace. We would like for them to have a state as long as they accept our exsistance and not use peace as a mean to take over the land. We are scard for our lives and wished more Palestinians belived in the 2 state solution and prefer that over fighting to kick us out. We have no where else to go and are not going anywhere it's not like Algeria or South Africa... (I am Iraqi jew, Isreal is my one and only home...I can't and won't go to Iraq after living here for 3 generations...)

[@Rb-kb4qy]

Their honesty, maturity and calmness is truly admirable.

[@nefaristo]

​​​@Bettybaminjerusalem The key phrase is probably "as long as they accept it existence": since it doesn't seem to be the case to most people anymore. That's likely why a pew research poll from months _before_ Oct the 7th showed that only 32% Israeli Jews and 44% Israeli Arabs believe in a peaceful 2 state solution.

[@th...........7793]

Darling Jews get away from Babylon. Make Aliyah to Israel. Even better: Accept Jesus NOW and make Aliyah to HEAVEN! JOY forevermore!Rapture of the church will be SOON.Dont get left behind !

[@user-ke2ep9tt1z]

That man and his son from Pitesh that saved all those people are savior's. So thankful these love filled people exist. The world needs more people like this. People are people despite color, race, religion, we should all be as ONE. Love is universal. Break the walls and lead with love it conquers all.

[@thomastsang1]

I am a 73-year-old Christian and have lived in London 49 years. I came to London from Hong Kong in 1975 when I was 24 and recently married. I support Israel and have been to Israel once once. I hope to go again and I’d love to learn Hebrew.

[@newearthmirror186]

You're a shill!..🤣

[@marshaldavis6566]

@@newearthmirror186why do you say that?

[@newearthmirror186]

@@marshaldavis6566 Because it's written off a script..."I am a christian but I love jews!".who the hell says that?...look at the comments on this page and other pages..It's infiltrated by shills all saying the same script!

[@gillyc7353]

God bless you ❤️ Come and visit

[@steveperreira5850]

Let’s put this in perspective. She feels safer in Israel. She would not be safe at all in Israel if not for the United States subsidizing the sorry Socialist, Athiest state of Israel for decades. I find her rather ungrateful. Not unusual for “God’s chosen people.”

[@LSDD1118]

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

[@mwein198]

It's true. And there were many more heroes who saved countless lives during that attack

[@befunkrn]

He is recognized by God who sent him to save those people.

[@pinklilyblossom]

She said he was truly an angel - this is exactly right.

[@sebastian20600]

You are right, and he wasn't alone. There were others as well. Incredibly brave people.

[@dawid_dahl]

Amen.

[@Andre99328]

❤ from Germany. I stand with Israel.

[@Ga-hr7ux]

❤🙏

[@maralynfarber2068]

💙🇮🇱🩵

[@pedrokaco]

❤ 🇩🇪

[@pennylaprebendere7804]

Germany has always been great friends to the Jews. [sarcasm]

[@arturturk5926]

They are bthe4 new n azi's, might as well, germany seems to always be on 5the wrong side of history, why stop now?

[@GratefulElle]

Im not a Jewish, i live in Israel for 7 years..and i feel safe here even this time of wr.. Thank you Natalie for sharing your story. God bless you always

[@haunadirkse6021]

must be nice to feel safe unlike those in Gaza. long before Hamas came to be- from a jew

[@Tawahaj]

@@haunadirkse6021 Odd that jewish people were massacred on this very land even before Israel was established as a jewish nation state. That must have been very unpleasant. Maybe the intolerance and violence isn't such a new phenomenon, not a legitimate expression of injustice.

[@haunadirkse6021]

@@Tawahaj many people(s) have been massacred on this land. It was never the jewish people’s land to claim as solely their own c and I say that as a jewish person. No massacres are justified, Oct 7th included but to say it came out of nowhere- or should ever have been unexpected is ludicrous. Palestinians have been second class citizens in the ultranationalist jewish state of Israel since 1948 and that is just a fact.

[@sanne9894]

I am Roman Catholic, love and support Israel and love all of you our dear Jewish brothers and sister. God bless you Natalie! ❤

[@gillyc7353]

God bless you ❤

[@deborahhancox9925]

Standing with Israel 100%. Love and Prayers from Georgia USA ❤️🙏🏻🇮🇱🇺🇸

[@iw12]

🙏

[@Ga-hr7ux]

❤

[@pitafaireka5687]

I'm a Christian from New Zealand and I stand with Israel.

[@kennyengelbrecht8554]

Luu77

[@user-pf4pj8kq1b]

Why? What does it mean I stand with Israel? If you were there where would you like to live and why? I am wondering how many Christians are employed by Israelis? Except Philipinos that are working on limited permit.

[@lisas5091]

@@user-pf4pj8kq1b it’s time for the world to ask great questions like this - Israel has everyone, Muslims, Christian Arabs. Much of the population of Israel isn’t Jewish.

[@dqwftdrdvcswx7247]

so do I

[@user-pf4pj8kq1b]

@@lisas5091 The U.S. government estimates the total population at 8.9 million (midyear 2022). According to the country's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) classification system (2021 data), approximately 73.8 percent of the population is Jewish, 18 percent Muslim (the once that are being killed right now to reduce numbers), 1.9 percent Christian, and 1.6 percent Druze.So much about " Much of the population of Israel is not jewish". Do bear a false witness! Read commandments, life gets easier.

[@ChristinaB.777]

As a Christian I am so interested in learning as much as I can about everything Jewish. Thank-you for your testimony and thank-you for this channel….I stand with 🇮🇱

[@reginaginera8339]

Shut up

[@sherrijames117]

Me too!!!!

[@forogafold]

Listen to the grandson of one to the signers of Israel's Declaration of Independence. His father was a General in the IDF during the 1967 war. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2nRoGuAltZ0Zq8

[@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 🙏❤️

[@bearowen5480]

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.

[@davidlancaster8152]

Absolutely!

[@bevrobertson5013]

Well stated

[@Tali5899]

What a kind reply in a world where it feels so cruel and cold at the moment.Bless you sir ❤🇮🇱✌️

[@bearowen5480]

@@Tali5899 Thank you! Whenever you're in doubt, whenever you feel that Israel has been abandoned by America and the Western Alliance, think of me and what I have written here. There are more than 150 million Americans who love, admire, and support Israel. The Biden Administration does NOT represent the majority of Americans who stand firmly and courageously with Israel. We will not let you down!

[@gg_rider]

The sick doctrine of the Matrix of intersectionality. An outgrowth of Marxism, or neo-marxism. Basically, Jews were _more often than not_ recognized as victims of mass violence AND SICK CONSPIRACY THEORIES. Most of the West believed that Israel could not be victorious against multiple Arab Nations attacking. But when Israel survived and became more successful, and when Israel won victories when they were attacked, over and over, especially in 1967, the Left redefined Israel as an imperialist oppressor state. That means, an arm of the USA (at a time when the Weather Underground and other radical groups were open to overthrow the United States with terror bombings and murdering cops). I frankly did not understand most of this before 10/07. I too saw Palestinians as a tiny isolated minority -- which came from Soviet Union KGB propaganda -- and not as they really saw themselves, a radical faction of the Islamic Umma, the global community intent on seizing control of all lands and people on Earth, making everywhere Sharia compliant.

[@Redeemed777ful]

I am a Bible believing Christian, and I stand with Israel. Genesis 12:3, "And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed." Read Isaiah 52:13-53. ❤🙏✝

[@annakloos7572]

Sadly you i see the cross

[@annakloos7572]

Sad to see the cross. That brought nothing good sad to say

[@mmike76]

Matthew 27:25 Then answered 'ALL' the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children and on our children's children. Now we are seeing what that meant. This won't stop until Jesus comes. Know your Bible- Jewish nation changed at the "Stoning of Steven" read and understand. Pray for the affected individuals, but the people 'as a Nation' asked when Jesus was released to them so they could hang God on a tree. His blood be on us. The once blessed nation.

[@Gaylene-uy8tw]

Amen! Shalom! Praying with and for Israel as a Christian from South Africa... 🇿🇦🇮🇱💙🤍 Bless You, Natalie, for sharing your experience with us all🌈🌿 More people should hear your story and realize how frightening it must've been🛐 God saved your life to be able to tell your story here.... May you live a long and happy life serving others...

[@johnludlam7069]

God bless and protect you

[@forgivensaved5985]

Thank you for your strength! As a Christian American, there are so many who love and support Israel and the Jews! Unfortunately, this is not what you see! You are GODs chosen people.

[@tracymoore6821]

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 ❤❤❤

[@arlenefisher1164]

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

[@malcolmtyler1673]

Tell that to the israelis. That goes for the Palestinians as well, doesn't it?

[@marilynmarks6361]

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

[@amararoot6861]

I am a Christian, American and I stand with Israel. Thank you for your courage and sacrifices in sharing your story publicly!

[@NolaDWrites]

What a terrible situation. So pleased you survived. Blessings, strength, courage, wisdom and prayers to Israel from South Africa 🇿🇦 you are not alone.

[@craighart9278]

I stand with You and the people of Israel 🇮🇱🇬🇧🎗

[@nancy-margaretheyes2445]

🇮🇱🇳🇿

[@elbiedorman1266]

Hi There from South Africa, we stand by Israel as Christian’s. Just a pity our government is not. We always pray for you.

[@lawrencewinter]

You're misled. The nation of Israel is a colony and has supressed the rights of the indigenous people since it's inception with violence, kangaroo justice and economic strangulation. Neither side is innocent here, but the Zionist propaganda has deceived you. Real Jewish people want nothing to do with this project.

[@Warriorofchrist34]

Amen!❤

[@veronicapetersen8915]

As a South African. Most Christians stand and prayer for the Israeli people and the Jewish nation around the world. Whenever I see a negative headline about what happened on the 7th of October 2023 I never read or listen to it. Because I know what our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ wants us to do. It is to pray for the peace of Israel and Jerusalem.

[@sebastian20600]

Need to change the evil government of South Africa.

[@silbaro137]

Amen.

[@traci635]

As a Christian, I stand with the Jewish people and Israel. Our Lord Jesus provides for His people. It saddens me that this young lady can't be safe in America. All Christians should stand by Israel and her people.

[@caroltiller5116]

I agree wholeheartedly with this comment. As a Christian I understand that we are to love and pray for them. When my husband and I were married young in 1963. We were going to church and we had a speaker come to stay a week to talk about his experience in the holocaust and his conversion as a Jew at that time during the holocaust. He watched Christian’s be knocked down with gun butts over and over for not rejecting Jesus and being tortured for it. It’s a long but short story. We had him at our house for dinner and got to know him. He came two times to speak at our church. He spoke in the mornings and evenings and a regular Sunday morning and evening. That’s where we learned about things about loving Jewish people. It was wonderful to listen to him and I will never forget that time. That’s when I became aware of Gods plan. He has helped me has helped Israel with what’s going on. The fact that soldiers have brought back people from being captured and they are not tortured. God Loves Israel and Christians and wants others to know Him.

[@flimmaytinstone8980]

As a Christian man in the U.S. I am sickened by the ignorance of the students in my country. Just know that many more of us stand with Israel than don’t. Long live Israel. The only bastion of normalcy in all of the Middle East.

[@mitchellfelder2420]

I am very sorry that you had to go through this horrific experience.

[@forogafold]

Listen to the grandson of one to the signers of Israel's Declaration of Independence. His father was a General in the IDF during the 1967 war. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2nRoGuAltZ0Zq8

[@juliekaus-3344]

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

[@paulscottpadgett1996]

Absolutely stunning human being. Turn the volume down and watch. She holds the pain back extremely well. GOD bless

[@Nadine-wi5iv]

I always said since I moved to Europe from Israel around 20 years ago, if anything happens I would rather be in Israel no matter what. I share the same mindset, I feel safer in Israel than in London today. It sounds completely alien to people who have not lived in Israel but that’s our reality post 7th October. Contemplating taking my foreign born family and going home to Israel. Even in time of war. Nowhere is safe for us but in Israel. Thank you for sharing your story and for your strength and dignity.

[@RealGentleman1]

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!

[@Kaftejist]

see you at the tunnels

[@johntower2005]

أنت تونسي سخيف😡

[@mountainair]

Same

[@mv-gil4964]

God Almighty is with you His hand is for Israel and those who are against wil be confused and ashamed we are already seeing it Thank you God

[@Kaftejist]

@@mv-gil4964 israel is a name of a person in the bible not a land, you don't even know your own bible

[@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.

[@iw12]

🙏

[@dianadelcastillo1896]

I got teary when she talked about that moment, as they sat under the tree, when they lost hope and prepared to face death while acknowledging each other.

[@Anisky123]

Thank you 🇮🇱

[@kiranbahety8438]

Sadly the enemy inspite of being the culprit is behaving like a victim which we see all the time in our country. Still the ‘so called victim’ here is roaming freely brazenly and the so called culprits are hiding to save their lives from the ‘victims’

[@glennjones7599]

I got teary as well

[@debk.7566]

I’m from SC USA ~ I Support Israel & Pray for The SALVATION of All ♥️🙏🥰🙏

[@mblack92]

More people need to see this interview. I’m so sorry you went through that.

[@janiceschriber4762]

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

[@markelliott9362]

Thank you Natalie for putting a face to the young people who were terrorized and killed at the music festival on October 7. I am Christian. My family and my church stand in solidarity with the Jewish people. God bless you.

[@kategarner5965]

This started over 7 decades ago when European Jews took Palestinian land by brute force backed by Britain who wanted a western colony in the Middle East.

[@leenieledejo6849]

​@@kategarner5965 LIES. Do you know ANYTHING about the Muslim Ottoman Empire and WWI????

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

I am listening with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. You are very brave for speaking out. I have always had admiration for the Jewish people. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🌹🐝

[@cs7077]

Thank you, Natalie. I am from the UK and I stand with Israel. We will not forget how this started. Your brave retelling of how you survived had me riveted. I send you much good luck for your future.

[@pedroviaud1119]

I am from El Salvador and Jews have helped our country so much, I think you would feel safe here too, we don’t know what antisemitism is except for what we hear that is happening in other nations, I stand with Israel! Blessed are those who bless Israel

[@brandE2024]

Your comment made me cry 😢 Thank you so much for saying these words. They mean so much you have idea.

[@silbaro137]

Amen y amen!

[@davidfessler1826]

@@kategarner5965No Kate, you are incorrect. You are either ignorant of the facts, or you are so hateful that you just don’t care. Kate, please do yourself and everyone else a favor by increasing your understanding and knowing the history of the region. You can start by watching some Unpacked videos here on KZbin, and also by reading Noa Tishby’s book on Israel. And if you have the courage, talk with Jewish people. Because what you have said is historically inaccurate.

[@cometasporelcielo]

Anti Zionism is not the same as antisemitism. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

[@Ga-hr7ux]

@@cometasporelcielo In principle you are right, but in practice the mixing of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism happens

[@violetmadhwal2318]

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.

[@darlenejackson6038]

I care and love you Natalie because you ARE a Jewish. Thank you for your story, please continue to share. The truth needs to be out front and center. Shalom-Shalom! I pray for Israel and the Jewish people. 💞🙏🏼

[@kathyalonzo1270]

Thank you Natalie for sharing your experience with us. As a Christian, I pray and support Israel. I had planned my first trip to go there with my church in April. Your testimony describes so vividly how some hateful Americans view Jews. May you see through the comments and the world you now live in, feel loved, respected, safe, and free.

[@joycepino5346]

There are other survivors who told their story about Oct. 7th. I've watched a few of them.

[@Melanes07]

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!

[@jmiro00]

Do you mean you’re a Christian Zionist?

[@kategarner5965]

This started over 7 decades ago when European Jews took Palestinian land by brute force backed by Britain who wanted a western colony in the Middle East.

[@PinkLady33]

@@kategarner5965 you have to go further back in historie to find the correct story. If you go back you wil read that the jews were there first🤓

[@Ga-hr7ux]

@@kategarner5965 There have always been Jews in Israel, there were more Arabs at some point, but Jews since then and have always wanted to return to the Land of Israel, politically, all kinds of good and bad things happened, but they divided the land in two, the Jews agreed, the Arabs broke out in a war

[@kategarner5965]

@@Ga-hr7ux the Palestinians had 56 pc of their land taken off them, given, by the British, who’s land it wasn’t, to European Jews. Yes, Jews have always lived in the Middle East, but you can’t build a nation ON TOP of another nation and then call the abused, displaced indigenous people terrorists when they fight back!!!

[@tupscolls776]

What a horrifying account of Oct 7! Thank You Lord for saving them! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Betrue875]

This beautiful young lady has hit all the buttons of what life is like when people hate you just for being Jewish! She has inspired me not to take anything for granted. It can happen to any of us if we aren't diligent. God bless you, Natalie!

[@gypsyrosallina]

I am a Christian from South Africa and we absolutely stand in spiritual accord and solidarity with the people of Israel

[@graceselvaraju7956]

Amen

[@Carla39894]

I am a mexican and I stand with Israel

[@everythingandmore5537]

On October 7, 2023, the Supernova music festival in southern Israel was attacked by Hamas militants, resulting in the deaths of over 360 people

[@cerebral.reality6561]

That’s a shame.

[@everythingandmore5537]

@cerebral.reality6561 On October 8 Netanyahu should have resigned because of his failure.

[@sherrijames117]

@@everythingandmore55371 out of every 10 concert goers died that day

[@melizmatea]

I'm a New Yorker and I am solidly with Israel - I am shocked at the protests and how twisted the whole thing has become. I'm outraged by Oct. 7 and how it seems to have been diminished and how Hamas is not the focus. If I ever see you I will tell you all this and thank you for telling your story - it is so important.I'm so sorry you went through this and hope you can heal from it - it is unimaginable to me. I think most New Yorkers are in fact on your side. I will always stand up agains anti-semitism, always.

[@joejones9520]

if you vote blue u r voting against what you say u stand for

[@forogafold]

Listen to the grandson of one to the signers of Israel's Declaration of Independence. His father was a General in the IDF during the 1967 war. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2nRoGuAltZ0Zq8

[@arasgoodgin9274]

I'm a Catalan Christian and I 'm really sorry not only for the 7th of October and for the loss of your friends but also for the sense of insecurity that you have experienced in N.Y. I stand with Israel 🇮🇱🙏🌟

[@steveperreira5850]

The very people that she voted for, super liberal left-wing socialist pigs in New York, including many Jews, are the reason she does not feel safe in New York. Ironic!

[@donnaflores8745]

Thank you Natalie for sharing your story with all of us

[@maggie81180]

❤ from South Africa. I stand with Israel. Am Yisrael Chai

[@finddavid7]

I am a Christian and in my belief god says to always protect Israel, no matter what I am in America and I will always protect Israel California USA is with Israel

[@Ga-hr7ux]

bless you🙏❤

[@maralynfarber2068]

💙🩵💙🩵🇮🇱

[@JaefarSABNW]

Read The Bible.

[@bibia336]

​@@JaefarSABNW It's great isn't it. So is your profile. A lot of satanic video's.

[@Mr6wolfdog]

⚖️🇮🇱⚖️🤍🖤💜💔⚖️🇮🇱💖✨🐑 TX 🇺🇸

[@shimshonbitnun5778]

NATALIE-YOU ARE A VERY BRAVE AND VERY VERY LUCKY HUMAN-I'M AN ISRAELI SINCE 1970,HAVING COME FROM FROM CANADA AND USA,BUT BORN IN SOUTH AFRICA.MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SHARING YOUR VERY HARROWING EXPERIENCE-BE WELL AND STAY SAFE !!!

[@donnaflores8745]

I am so impressed how the Jewish people can be so calm as they speak about such an atrocity and tragedy most women would get emotionally entangled as they spoke I applaud her for doing such an excellent job from going through such a traumatic situation God bless her and all of our Jewish sisters and brothers and may God bless Israel and the America

[@krzysztofskladanowski2490]

❤ from Poland

[@maralynfarber2068]

💙🩵💙🩵🇮🇱

[@stefanjohansson2395]

Thank you for telling me your story

[@goranmacura1720]

I am from Slovenia and follower of Jesus Christ. I stand with Israel.

[@deweymontoya3111]

I am a small part Jewish and I've always felt a strong connection to the Jewish people. It literally causes pain in my heart to heart this fellow American being more afraid in her own, our country, than a foreign one.

[@fishloh97]

My Christian friends and I stand resolutely with Israel! I have been to Israel in late 2017. Hope to visit again. Shalom and love from Singapore ❤

[@Ga-hr7ux]

❤💛💙🙏🙏

[@maralynfarber2068]

🩵🩵🩵💙🇮🇱

[@bron1292]

Thank you for sharing your terrifying experience. I wish you healing and happiness in your life. God bless you. Greetings from an Australian Christian

[@user-cp1gm8fd9r]

So many of us have felt so much compassion and just shock at what happened.

[@janicemiller1771]

Like Queen Esther, you are here “for such a time as this.” May Adonai bless you and keep you under the shelter of His wing. May He give you wisdom and courage continually.

[@amethyst4990]

Crying watching her story. Bless you ❤ Moshe and his son are hero!

[@linaldosantana2622]

Thank you for sharing such touching experience this woman went through. The more we listen to what happened, the more we realize how legacy media have denied us the truth of what happened on that terrifying day.

[@paulineholland9901]

Praise God for the brave man who drove back to the festival to rescue so many people. God bless him and his family and protect them. 🙌🛐✝️❤️❤️❤️🎗️🎗️🎗️🎗️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@forfreedom8110]

God bless you for bravely sharing and God bless Israel

[@lorettapetronzi7184]

Thank you Natalie. I can't even imagine what you experienced on Oct. 7th. My brother was killed on 9/11. I stand with you and Israel. This terrorism must be stopped.

[@r_shan2506]

My deepest sympathies for your loss. It’s a day many of us remember and I continue to take some time every year to reflect. from the uk. There is no peace with terrorism in people’s hearts.

[@Jellybellycat]

Muslims must be stopped

[@rebeccahicks2392]

I'm sorry for your loss. Some parts of her story made me think of 9/11 too, for instance the two men in their pickup, father and son, going back and forth to save people were showing the same courage as the firefighters on that day.

[@sebastian20600]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Before 9/11, I worked in 1 WTC, Floor 101. I will never forget, Loretta.

[@carolines3953]

Loretta, we will never forget your brave and selfless brother, Captain Brian Hickey (I believe?) I looked him up when I read your post. It’s so important to remember our heroes, especially on today, Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

[@alphatreesurgery]

This is no joke! This is no accident! This is a planned thing! We all will suffer for what is going on! In one way or the other. I pray for Israel daily I ask God to keep you safe daily! I’m from the United States and it is starting to happen here. After they are done with the Jews. They will come after the Christian, I know this to be true.. thank you so much for sharing❤

[@elisabetpurve2908]

What Hamas did show what they want to do to all jews not only Israel. Every jew dont have a righr to exist. then after that they would go after other groups. It wont stop until they are stopped. May the one and true God protect thej jews, wherever they are.

[@Jellybellycat]

Muslims have plans for all of non-Muslims. They have already changed the face of Britain.

[@letsdothis9063]

I think that you are confused. Do some research. Hint: they are already going after the Christians.

[@markhammond1465]

Remember that during the Nazi Holocaust the Arab / muslim nations sided with Hitler and the Nazis

[@Naturevsnurture86]

Christianity has been under attack for over 20 plus years now.

[@rexdejudaei7329]

God bless Natalie and JLI.❤Jesus watching over her.

[@normasalgado4494]

Thank you for sharing your story, it most certainly needs to be told and not forgotten. Please know that we the Christian people are praying for Israel and for Jewish people around the world. The Lord God will do battle for His chosen ones… hallelujah! Thank the Lord that He has preserved your life for such a time as this. 🇮🇱❤️✝️

[@lindac2412]

Thank you Natalie. Standing with Israel from Perth, Australia ❤🇮🇱

[@ruthleblanc3142]

I stand with Israel. Love and prayers for everyone. Thank you for sharing.🙏🏼🙏🏼🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱♥️♥️♥️

[@ilona6583]

😢 so sad and awful. Good telling your story. Lots of strength processing this terrible experience.❤

[@beverleygailluen4714]

My heart just breaks that these people are persecuted, they are such an asset to any country they successfully contribute too. So sad 😭

[@christyviolet926]

Natalie, thank you for sharing your terrifying experience and survival with us. I’m sorry for what you’ve endured, and Hashem protected you; He did for a good reason. I hope that you can log in a safer place. ❤ from this American Christian.

[@billiebickers....]

Thank you for posting your experience with us. The world needs to know about what happened to you and all the other victims. Know there are people all over the world who stand with you and all of Israel.

[@artlochrie1069]

Such a horrible day! I am so glad you survived! I stand with Israel! I will always stand with Israel.

[@SeanOriain-fg7tj]

Congratulations Natalie. I am Irish, but I intensely admire the Jewish people, particularly Israelis.

[@stratt926]

God bless you young lady. So very happy you made it out safely.

[@NaProbablyNot]

Thank you for sharing! As a complete stranger I have so much love for you and your family! Wishing you strength! 🇧🇷🇮🇱

[@francoonoorto9974]

i stand with Israel

[@tamirmelaloni4311]

Absolutely mesmerised by the eloquence by which you delivered such a harrowing experience. You are right, it's crazy that such a horrendous event has put you in a spotlight that you're clearly born to be in but had no concept of prior to 7/10/23. Keep speaking the truth! Thank you 🙏

[@rlewislanier4250]

As a Jew she feels safer in Israel even during a time of war than in the US. That says a lot.

[@kennethkuehnle9872]

Without a doubt!!!..

[@LaCondesa-bx4wi]

NO one can feel safe in the US. I have travelled the world and to many 3rd world countries....the place I felt the least safe was in the US. They all have guns, there is so much violence, they have massive drug and crime issues. It's a violent gun culture full of lunatics.

[@kellycuckoo3143]

The choiceless choice.

[@joejones9520]

It says dems are in control of the US right now

[@joycepino5346]

That's like a Jewish person saying they would feel safer in Germany during WW2. Doesn't make any sense.

[@barbarapayne253]

I’m so sorry you had to go through this. I am a American and I stand with Israel 🇮🇱

[@Ga-hr7ux]

bless you🙏❤

[@marz9676]

"For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly execute justice one with another, if you do not oppress the sojourner, the fatherless, or the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place...THEN I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your fathers forever. " JEREMIAH 7 God has terms to claim the birthright. Did Israel obey the terms? No. Zionists chose to follow brutal, violent, genocidal European colonialism rather than follow God in 1948. They massacred, stole belonging, homes, sand land, and forced existing people into the prison of Gaza. Zionists defied God. It continues today. They're criminals and murderers. Zionists are disqualified just as Moses was. Follow God, not Zionism.

[@marz9676]

Genetic studies show that Palestinians are the descendants of the ancient Hebrew people that never left the land. They were massacred, stolen from, and forced into ghetto prison of Gaza because they were not European. But they are Hebrew. The 1948 Nakba was a racist, criminal, terrorist campaign to serve European immigrants, funded by Gr Britain colonialism. "Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, or the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. " JEREMIAH 22:3. This is God. This is the goodness of God. Zionists have defied all of God's instructions to exemplify the goodness of God to the world. Follow God, not Zionism

[@lacey-romero]

Amen! 🙏

[@svetsic]

So am I.

[@ams_tyquiengco]

I am an American from the u.s territory island of guam 🇬🇺 and I love the Jewish people ✡️ . My family and I pray for Israel 🇮🇱 daily. 🙏🏽❤️‍🩹🫶🏽

[@atuldeshpande8891]

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 🙏

[@karenterrell8843]

I’m so sorry for what happened, stand with Israel.

[@rebeccacarroll3554]

Thank you dear ❤❤❤❤❤🫶🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@suemorris4642]

From a Catholic in the UK, thanks for telling your story and for your courage. May you and your life continue to be a blessing and you and your loved ones be safe. G-d bless Israel. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

[@ReachingOut22]

I visited Israel in January and there's an incredible indoor memorial to the Nova festival at the Tel Aviv fairgrounds. All the remains of their encampments, clothing, personal belongings, burnt out cars.... All set up inside. Death hits you in the face as you enter and the emotions are overwhelming. Nothing you see in the news outside Israel, shows the true face of evil as this shows. So many young and vibrant lives lost. May their memories be for a blessing and forever remembered.

[@Gazman67]

More strength to you People of Israel.

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

... and Innocent Palestinian Brothers. 🛐

[@joejones9520]

@@margaretmary-dj1ps there are none

[@rosieeilon1882]

Thank goodness you’re safe and sharing your survival story 🪬

[@cherylholmes6889]

Natalie, your courage and strength are incredible. May God bring you healing.

[@sandersassen]

Thank you for sharing, we need more young people like you speaking out, telling their story, the world needs to hear them, especially now.