In new documentary, the children of Oct. 7 reveal bravery, horror and hope

On Wednesday, as Holocaust Remembrance Day begins, the world will bear witness to the stories of “The Children of October 7.” As a performer, I’ve always tried to use my platform to spread light.But after the evil of Oct.

7, when Hamas terrorists slaughtered more than 1,200 innocent people in Israel and kidnapped over 250 others — even babies — this granddaughter of Holocaust survivors couldn’t just keep dancing and singing. So I did what I knew I could do: I went to Israel to see everything for myself.I sat down with seven young survivors of the massacre — children who lived through horrors that no child should ever face — and I listened.I cried.And I promised them the world would hear their stories. This documentary, a collection of children’s testimonies, is not political.

Rather, it’s a powerful message of resilience and bravery, as well as innocence — and, I truly believe, hope. I spoke to then-12-year-old Yael Idan, whose home was targeted by Hamas on Oct.7.

She and her family hid in their safe room — but the terrorists shot through the door.Their bullets hit Maayan, Yael’s sister, and Yael saw her die right before her eyes.Yael describes how the invaders used her mom’s cellphone to capture the carnage on a Facebook livestream for her friends, family and the entire world to see.She shares her grief at the loss of her father Tsahi, who was abducted to Gaza.His captors released proof of life for him, but he was eventually murdered there, his body finally released in the last hostage deal. Eitan Yahalomi, 13, was kidnapped with his entire family on Oct.

7.Terrorists separated him from his mother and sister — only later did he learn that they managed to escape.Eitan was taken alone into Gaza.

He talks about how he was held in isolation for most of his 52 days in captivity.His father Ohad, who was shot while attempting to protect the family, was taken hostage and then killed by Hamas.His body came home to Israel in February....