Battle Lines: The story of an October 7 survivor

Join the Telegraph's top journalists as they analyse the conflict in Israel and Gaza from all angles and tell you what you need to know

By David Knowles, Presenter and Naomi Greenaway, Deputy Editor, Telegraph Magazine 21 November 2023 • 10:02am

Adi Efrat was taken hostage by Hamas fighters during an attack on Kibbutz Be’eri, Israel, on the 7th October 2023, that claimed the lives of many in her rural community. She was rescued by IDF soldiers. Picture date 09/11/2023. — Adi Efrat was taken hostage by Hamas fighters during an attack on Kibbutz Be’eri, Israel, on the 7th October 2023, that claimed the lives of many in her rural community. Credit: Andrew Crowley/Andrew Crowley

In this bonus episode of Battle Lines, we hear from Naomi Greenaway, Deputy Editor of the Telegraph Magazine, who tells the story Adi Efrat.

Adi Efrat was taken from her home on Kibbutz Be’eri and held hostage by Hamas for over 12 hours. Naomi explains that for Adi, her life will forever more be split in two – before and after October 7th, recounts that day, and explains how Adi is still full of hope for peace.

A warning this week that this episode contains graphic language that some listeners might find distressing.

Battle Lines, a new podcast from The Telegraph, combines on the ground reporting with analytical expertise to aid the listener in better understanding the conflict.

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