Kidnapped on Oct. 7, Yotam Chaim escaped Hamas captivity—only to be tragically killed by IDF friendly fire, but instead of anger, his family chose forgiveness, turning their grief into a message of resilience and hope.

Hadas said she does not have any anger toward the sniper or his unit.

“The entire people of Israel bow their heads over the fall of Ofri, who went out to fight with bravery in order to safeguard Israel’s security,” Netanyahu said.

The three-story building had been part of a corridor in Jabalya that the 202nd had captured at 9 AM.

The incident shocked Israel, causing leaders of the security establishment to issue apologies and change tactics.

One of the men was carrying a makeshift white flag, made out of a stick and cloth, the sniper failed to identify the flag and opened fire.