Adi Efrat’s ordeal began at 6:30 AM on Saturday with loud explosions, signaling a terrorist attack. By 9:30 AM, armed terrorists had entered her house, demanding to know where the children were. They initially claimed to want a car to leave, but suddenly shot and kidnapped Adi. She was taken to a backyard where other women and a Filipino caregiver were held captive. Adi witnessed the brutal treatment of a child by the terrorists. One terrorist attempted to force her to help with injured comrades, but gunfire interrupted. Adi found herself amidst 10-15 terrorists engaged in a massive firefight with Israeli forces. She described the terror of being caught in the crossfire, the fear for her life, and the horror of witnessing violence against innocent civilians. Throughout her captivity, Adi struggled with the uncertainty of her fate and the constant threat of violence.
Eventually, Israeli soldiers arrived, clearing the area and evacuating Adi and the wounded around 4:30 PM. Miraculously, Adi’s family survived, though many others were murdered. Her account underscores the randomness of survival in such a horrific event, leaving her questioning how she managed to live through it. Adi’s testimony provides a chilling glimpse into the tactics of the terrorists and the trauma inflicted on civilians during the attack.