As we mark the third anniversary of October 7, we pause not only to remember the horror of that day but also to lift up the people of Israel in prayer.

In this week’s Red Alert Report, our dear friend, Igal Hecht, joins us. Igal is an Israeli filmmaker whose work has become a powerful witness to the truth of what happened and the resilience of those who survived. Igal recalls the moment the attacks began—while in Toronto, his phone erupted with urgent alerts from Israel. “Red alert, red alert… rockets, rockets, rockets.” Like so many Israelis abroad, his heart turned immediately toward loved ones back home as the scale of the assault became clear. In the aftermath, Igal felt compelled to document the truth. He and fellow filmmakers produced two significant works:

• Where Do We Belong? — following women who survived the massacre and continue to rebuild their lives.

• The Killing Roads — exposing the brutality and chaos that unfolded on the roads that morning, much of which was “very much undertold.”

Igal stresses the importance of remembering the violence of that day and resisting narratives that distort or minimize the reality of the attacks. “What they did on the seventh shall never be forgotten.”

As we reflect on October 7, we also remember the spiritual calling we share: to pray for Israel, to stand with the Jewish people, and to seek truth in a world clouded by misinformation.

May we continue to lift up the families still healing, the communities still rebuilding, and the nation still defending itself against ongoing threats. And may we pray for God’s comfort, protection, and justice to prevail. To hear Igal’s full reflections and learn more about his documentary work, we invite you to watch this week’s episode of the Red Alert Report.

View The Killing Roads for free at www.TheKillingRoads.com. Follow us on social media for updates on the US release date for Where do We Belong?

Standing with Israel in faith and prayer, Amy Zewe The Jerusalem Connection International

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