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The Supernova music festival in southern Israel turned into a scene of terror as Palestinian militants stormed the festival and opened fire, resulting in the recovery of over 260 bodies from the site. The festival, which was eagerly anticipated by music enthusiasts and coincided with the Jewish festival of Sukkot, quickly turned into a nightmare for attendees.
Eyewitnesses reported that the first sign of trouble came when a siren went off at dawn, warning of incoming rockets. Shortly after, gunshots rang out, causing panic and chaos among the festival-goers. According to one witness, the militants arrived in military uniforms, firing in every direction and causing widespread fear and confusion.
As people attempted to flee the site, they were met with gunmen in jeeps who fired at their vehicles. The situation quickly escalated, with bursts of gunfire forcing everyone to abandon their vehicles and run for their lives. Witnesses described scenes of mass casualties and wounded individuals scattered throughout the area.
The festival site, located in the Negev desert near Kibbutz Re’im, was not far from the Gaza Strip, from where Hamas fighters crossed over at dawn to carry out their attack. The militants infiltrated nearby towns and villages, taking dozens of people hostage.
Survivors recounted their harrowing experiences, with many seeking refuge in nearby bushes and fruit orchards, hoping for rescue by the Israeli military. Some hid for hours, crawling through orange groves while live fire whistled above them. The situation was described as a horror movie, with people running for their lives and witnessing unimaginable violence.
The attack has left many families and friends desperately searching for their missing loved ones. Among the missing are British security guard Jake Marlowe, German tourist Shani Louk, and Noa Argamani, who is believed to have been taken hostage. Disturbing videos circulating on social media show Noa being taken captive on a motorcycle, causing great concern for her safety.
The festival tragedy has claimed the lives of at least 600 Israelis, according to local media reports. In response, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 413 Palestinians, as the conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinian militants continues.
The Supernova music festival, which was meant to be a joyous celebration, has now become a symbol of the devastating consequences of violence and conflict in the region. As the search for survivors and the recovery of bodies continues, the international community watches with concern, hoping for an end to the bloodshed and a return to peace.