Noa Reuveni, a 25-year-old Israeli activist and spokesperson, is telling the tragic story of twin Israeli brothers, Ziv and Gali Berman, who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. The brothers were taken from their apartments during a brutal assault by the terror group, which resulted in the deaths of many innocent civilians in Israel. Reuveni, who is a close friend of Ziv, received a notification of missiles while visiting California and immediately reached out to ensure his safety. Ziv expressed his fear as he barricaded himself in his home while the attack was ongoing.
Despite Reuveni’s efforts to reassure Ziv and seek help from authorities, the Israeli police were unreachable, and Ziv’s last message indicated his fear. The brothers were not among the hostages released during a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, and there were reports that they were seen in Gaza tunnels separately. Reuveni has devoted herself to raising awareness about the kidnapped brothers and has left everything in her life behind to focus on their plight. She now speaks regularly to Israeli citizens and audiences in the United States to keep the story of the hostages alive.
Reuveni’s dedication to sharing the plight of the kidnapped brothers has taken her to various cities in the United States, where she continues to speak about their story and encourages people to stand up against the violence perpetrated by Hamas. She has faced anti-Israel protesters outside the 2024 Democratic National Convention and has been met with support and encouragement from the Jewish community. Reuveni believes that it is essential for people to come together and not give in to fear and violence but stand proud of their identity and advocate for justice.
As the one-year anniversary of the devastating attacks approaches, Reuveni plans to return to the United States and continue her mission to raise awareness about the hostages still held captive in Gaza. She describes Ziv and Gali as loyal and best friends who have a strong bond as twins. Reuveni hopes that despite being apart for over 300 days, the brothers will find their way back to each other. Over 100 hostages are still believed to be held captive in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing tragedy and the importance of continued efforts to bring them home and seek justice for their plight.
