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Watch: Why family who lived at site of 7 October attack want to return

By BBC News · Published by Everything Blog

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The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel's southern Negev have expressed a desire to return to their homes. The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers killed and 76 kidnapped. The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to their homes. This has led to renewed calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with the families urging both sides to end the violence and allow for a peaceful resolution.

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The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz…: The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel's southern Negev have expressed a desire to return to their homes.
The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers k…: The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers killed and 76 kidnapped.
The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to t…: The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to their homes.

As Israel marks the third anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, the BBC has visited residents of kibbutz Nir Oz - one of the worst hit places.

Sitting just a mile (1.6km) from the Gaza border, 41 Nir Oz residents and foreign workers were killed along with six people who had fled to the kibbutz from a party nearby. Seventy-six people from the kibbutz were kidnapped to Gaza, including nine bodies. Fourteen of those hostages were taken alive and killed in captivity.

During the 7 October attack, about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage. The ensuing war between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 74,200 people in Gaza according to the Hamas-run health ministry – whose overall figures are seen as accurate by the UN.

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Original source: www.bbc.co.uk

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The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel's southern Negev have expressed a desire to return to their homes. The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers killed and 76 kidnapped. The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to their homes. This has led to renewed calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with the families urging both sides to end the violence and allow for a peaceful resolution.

Key Points

The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz…: The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel's southern Negev have expressed a desire to return to their homes.
The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers k…: The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers killed and 76 kidnapped.
The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to t…: The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to their homes.

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AI Analysis

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Positive

In short

The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel's southern Negev have expressed a desire to return to their homes. The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers killed and 76 kidnapped. The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to their homes. This has led to renewed calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with the families urging both sides to end the violence and allow for a peaceful resolution.

Key Points

The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz…: The families of those killed and kidnapped in the 7 October 2008 Hamas attack on kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel's southern Negev have expressed a desire to return to their homes.
The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers k…: The kibbutz, one of the worst affected areas, has seen 41 residents and foreign workers killed and 76 kidnapped.
The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to t…: The families who survived the ordeal are now ready to rebuild their lives and return to their homes.

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