Batsheva Yahalomi, a mother from Kibbutz Nir Oz, faced an unimaginable decision during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, when militants stormed her home and kidnapped her husband and son. Amid the chaos, Batsheva and her two daughters managed to escape, but she was forced to choose between chasing after her abducted son or fleeing to safety with her girls. Her son Eitan endured 52 days as a hostage in Gaza before being released, while her husband Ohad was killed in captivity, his body returned over 500 days later.

The massacre left the kibbutz devastated, with dozens killed or kidnapped, and exposed severe failures in the military's response. Batsheva's story, now featured in the Israeli series 'Red Alert,' highlights the trauma, loss, and resilience of families affected by the attack. She continues to speak out, determined to ensure the world remembers the brutality of that day and the ongoing impact on survivors. Despite her pain, Batsheva holds onto hope for peace, though she warns that lasting change is impossible while militants remain in control of Gaza.