Sebastian attended the Nova music festival, which turned into a scene of terror when Hamas attacked. He witnessed people being shot and killed around him. Sebastian and his friendsattempted to escape by car but were forced to abandon it due to gunfire. They hid in bushes
for hours, hearing constant shooting and seeing terrorists pass by. Sebastian described the helplessness and fear they felt, unsure if they would survive. He recounted how some people were captured by terrorists right in front of them. Throughout the ordeal, Sebastian and his friends made split-second decisions that likely saved their lives. They moved from hiding spot to hiding spot, always aware of the constant danger surrounding them. Sebastian spoke of the surreal nature of the experience, how quickly a joyful celebration turned into a fight for survival. He described the psychological toll of seeing friends and strangers alike fall victim to the terrorists. After about seven hours, they were rescued by Israeli forces. Sebastian emphasized the trauma of the experience, the loss of friends, and how it has affected his view of life and
safety. He spoke of the difficulty in processing what happened, the survivor’s guilt, and the ongoing struggle to come to terms with the events of that day. Sebastian’s testimony provides a harrowing account of the terror attack and its lasting impact on survivors.