Tal Amselem, the widow of fallen reservist Avichai Amselem, an Oct. 7 hero, lost her engagement ring in the Sea of Galilee when her daughter, holding it for safekeeping, accidentally dropped it into the water.

After surviving the Nova Festival massacre, Ziv Aboud never lost hope for her kidnapped love Eliya Cohen, and months after their reunion, the two are now engaged.

Elisha Loewenstern, 38, was killed by an anti-tank missile while trying to rescue wounded IDF soldiers during combat in Gaza.

Israelis continue to celebrate life even in trying times.