Kibbutz Kfar Aza, a haunting symbol of the October 7 Hamas assault, is transforming into a beacon of renewal and resilience.

The three-day solidarity trip included State Assembly and City Council members and comes during a surge in global antisemitism.

Him along with three other officers stormed Kfar Aza, which at the point was already overrun by Hamas.

With most of the Kibbutz' security personnel killed or injured, Rachel and a handful of others had to make split-second decisions under fire.

Hamas terrorists overran the Sderot police station and murdered 30 police and civilians.

October 7th 'is not [about] freeing Palestine, this is terrorism.'

'This is an unspeakable atrocity and an evil that cannot be justified under any circumstance.'

The horrific destruction of lives, homes and entire communities was evident wherever you turn.

'We are refugees in our own country. Everything is on hold. I don’t know when I will be able to move back into my home.'