The Girl on the Motorbike | October 7: Israel's Day of Terror

In this documentary, we turn our attention to the events of October 7, when Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on Israel and infiltrated the country by air, land and sea. Perhaps most shocking of all was the attack on a rave festival in Southern Israel, near the Gaza border. None more so than the girl on the motorbike, Noa Argamani, captured by Hamas. Footage posted on social media showed terrified concert goers being dragged into vehicles and driven back into Gaza. At least 260 murdered victims were found at the venue after the attack. Israel's response was swift. War was declared. And Gaza was bombarded with airstrikes before Israeli troops entered with the aim of eradicating Hamas. But just over a week-and-a-half ago, Israel approved a deal allowing for the release of at least 50 hostages over a four-day ceasefire period, which was extended, but has now come to a dramatic end. Now, families in Israel - and across the world -are desperately awaiting the return of their loved ones, while others deal with the pain of finding out their family member has been killed, or still held hostage. The Israeli Embassy has flown some of those families out to Australia. 7NEWS Reporter Sarah Greenhalg has this report.