Abigail Gadge is a 20-year-old Israeli woman who recently survived a harrowing ordeal at the Nova Party in Badlands on October 7th. Her story is both shocking and unimaginable, as she narrowly escaped a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of her two best friends.
The morning of the event was interrupted by the sound of alarms and rocket fire, creating a chaotic and frightening scene. Abigail and her friends, Yitzhak (Itzik) Levy and Yehuda Bachar, found themselves in the midst of a traffic jam as panicked attendees tried to flee the area.
As they tried to escape in a car, they found themselves under fire from the terrorists, and both Itzik and Yehuda were tragically killed. Abigail was left alone in the car, surrounded by the bodies of her friends, as the terrorists set the vehicle on fire.
In a desperate attempt to save her own life, Abigail managed to send a message to a friend asking for help. She endured a tense and terrifying phone conversation, with her friend trying to guide and comfort her from a distance as she hid under the bodies in the car.
After fleeing the burning car and running for her life, Abigail found herself face-to-face with the terrorists, who eventually led her to the Gaza Strip as a hostage. She was then taken to a building where she witnessed violent and chaotic scenes as she waited for an opportunity to escape.
Abigail’s survival and escape from the terrorists is nothing short of a miracle, and her recounting of the events is both chilling and inspiring. Her resiliency and strength in the face of danger and despair are a testament to the human spirit’s ability to endure and overcome even the most horrific of circumstances.
After enduring such a traumatic experience, Abigail’s story serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region and the human toll it can take. Her survival is a testament to her bravery and the support she received from her friends and loved ones, and her story will undoubtedly continue to inspire and captivate those who hear it.