Tel Aviv and October 7 | DW Documentary
The Hamas terror attack of 7 October 2023 has had profound consequences in Israel, Gaza and beyond. This film asks how those in Tel Aviv have reacted to the subsequent war, and what they expect the future will bring.
In the summer of 2023, DW’s Kai Steinecke was in Tel Aviv filming a lifestyle series. He met nightclub owners, creatives, restaurateurs, LGBTQ activists and architects, all working in what was a lively, liberal metropolis. Then came October 7th, and everything changed.
In May of 2024, the same people return to speak about their experiences in the wake of the attack, how daily life has changed for them, and what the future may hold for their country.
The result is a moving personal documentary and a portrait of a very different city to the one that was recorded a year ago. The square in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art has been renamed “Hostages Square”, with empty chairs commemorating the kidnapped. At the once-bustling Carmel Market, many stalls are now deserted. And cultural center Habima Square, famous for its theatre and orchestra, now has a large illuminated sign stating: “Bring them home”.
We accompany several people into their personal spaces as they show us how their individual, day-to-day lives have changed. The documentary lays these contrasts bare by juxtaposing present-day scenes with those filmed before October 7th, back when Tel Aviv was the “capital of cool” — a world-famous party city with the Middle East’s largest spaces devoted to queer life and culture. Now, the city and the country are in shock.
One example is fun-loving bureka vendor Kobi Shmuel, who was drafted into the army and had to close his stall at Carmel Market. He was initially deployed in the Gaza Strip, where one of his comrades was killed.
Or architect Shiraz Solomon, who showed us last year how she turned an old Templar building into luxury housing. Now the architect is helping others build bunkers for Israelis and accessible apartments for those injured in the war. The Palestinian workers that used to work on her construction sites are no longer allowed to enter the country.
Muhammad Zoabi, a university student and LGBTQ activist from an Arab-Muslim family, is dealing with the fact that a friend and fellow student was kidnapped at the Nova Festival on October 7th and has not been heard from since.
Shani Goldstein had led DW host Kai Steinecke through Tel Aviv in the original 2023 production. But now, because of the October 7th attack, the co-presenter has lost her jobs as a model and radio host. She doesn’t understand why Israel is becoming increasingly internationally isolated as an agressor.
These stories and others provide personal insights into a traumatized society. The film is a contemporary document that, despite deep sadness, also offers hope for a time after the war.
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I think at this point the idea of an independent Palestinian state is dead. The state of Israel now includes Gaza and the West Bank. Eventually the people inside will have to figure out how to get along. If Israelis want a peaceful society they will have to extend the rights of citizenship to everyone living inside their country, just like the USA eventually extended full rights to former slaves and Native Americans.
My prayers go out to all these families all these children all these ladies all these how many people especially all those doctors and nurses that are 24/7 and please that's also pray for all the families in Ukraine my God only almost 3 years 3 years of war shortage of medical Care heating I pray my Lord and I wish you all to join me let's pray let's have all these words come to an end before the year is out that is my prayer to all these innocent people Amen ❤❤❤
In the 70s a decision was made: Safety vs. Expansion. People have been suffering ever since
It was an incredible documentary about Israelian opinions and emotions towards the 7 October Hamass assault from the Gaza strip launched base .
Wow,❤ what a great documentary on this very important day that violence of Oct 7, not only impacted the Palestinians and Israelis, but also the rest of the world. From a distance when I see the horrific crimes of Hamas and the Israeli responses, I ask myself, how can I help? Surely all the young kids that are fighting each other deserve a better world where they too can have families of their own, a home where they not only feel safe in, but a sacred space where they can raise their children and share in their happy moments and grow together as families and society of human beings. Life is too short, each one of us should lend a helping hand and peacefully encourage all sides to come together and create a breathing space for peace, life and a positive future. Thank you for creating this heartfelt documentary that shows us as outsiders, what is really going on in the hearts of Israelis.
Poor Israeli. If they want, they can go live in Gaza and let Palestinians live in Tel Aviv. They will know what a nightmare is, one that their democratically elected governments have caused.
im sure the comments here will be reasonable and nonjudging
Funny, Why muslim nations don't want Palestinian refugees EVER!
Their own government let this attack happen. That's what you should do a documentary about.
One side of story only as usual 😢
Nah… Israel knew what is coming and they let it happen. Why? They are using terrorism to remove basic human freedoms and get rid of the Arabs in the region…
It is so obvious, they are using the same US playbook. The world won't forget.
The language used (e.g. "Hamas terror attack") adopts an Israeli-centric narrative without presenting Palestinian viewpoints on the conflict's origins.
While mentioning Israeli casualties and trauma, there's no equivalent discussion of the much higher Palestinian death toll or the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
it doesn't provide historical context about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the conditions in Gaza that preceded October 7th.
The documentary appears to focus heavily on Israeli experiences and perspectives, with little to no representation of Palestinian voices or experiences.
more tone deaf propaganda from the German government!!
Watching this I see people just trying to live a peaceful life and co exist like the rest of us.
You people have no shame, at all.
no one cares
People who wouldn't speak up against Christian persecutions globally BUT rather burn all their energy on Israel.
Everyone should stop the obsession with Israel and focus on their respective countries' war crimes: USA in Iraq/Libya, France, UK's Blair era etc.
Bias is antisemitism, not criticism.
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the propaganda doesn't work anymore. Palestinians have suffered 1000x more than israelis. where is their documentary???
FREE NORTH AFRICA!
1st 7.O.23 hostages, 2nd P.civilians and 3rd. 2xZoneSolution which by the look of things might be a 3xZoneSolution….S.A can't wakeup tomorrow and take Lesotho or Swaziland. Even if countries where to split the lines tend to be drawn on language, tribes and then mountains and rivers…Some things don't need a ruler and pencil but #CommonSense and Vibes,
Freee palestaine….
Long live Israel, land of Jesus <3