Documentary, 'The Children of October 7' shows the jihad against Israel from the child victims' perspective. Premieres on MTV on Thurs 4/24 at 9ET/8CT

Montana Tucker amplifies voices of young, Israeli survivors of Palestinians' massacre 

April 24, 2025 — In a poignant gathering at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Children of October 7,' singer and social media influencer Montana Tucker, alongside director Assaf Beker and producer Eytan Schwartz, unveiled a documentary that delves into the harrowing experiences of Israeli children who survived the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. The film, which debuted on Paramount+ and VOD yesterday (and will cable-premiere on MTV this evening at 9pm / 8pm CT) offers an intimate portrayal of resilience amid tragedy.​

Yael Idan was 11-yrs old when Palestinians shot her sister, Maayan, before her eyes. The terrorists murdered her hostage-taken father Tzachi months later. The documentary's producer Eytan Schwartz and director Assaf Beker addressed the audience post-screening alongside Montana Tucker.

A Mission Rooted in Personal History 

Montana Tucker, known for her vibrant presence on platforms like TikTok, where she boasts over 14 million followers, has long been an advocate for social issues, including Holocaust remembrance. Her grandparents were Holocaust survivors, a legacy that deeply influences her activism. The October 7 attacks, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of approximately 250 individuals, struck a personal chord.​

"Growing up, I would hear denials of the Holocaust and think, 'How could this be?"- shared Tucker during the panel discussion. "Now, we're hearing denials of October 7, even though Hamas live-streamed the attack themselves. It's unimaginable." ​

Centering the Voices of the Young

The 35-minute documentary focuses on the testimonies of eight Israeli children, aged 10 to 16, who endured the horrors of the attacks. Among them is 12-year-old Eitan Yahalomi, who was abducted to Gaza and held captive for 52 days before his release. Another, Rotem Matthias, survived by hiding under his deceased mother's body. These narratives, captured with the consent of guardians and under the supervision of psychologists, aim to preserve the raw emotions and experiences of the young survivors.

"It was clear that we needed to document their testimonies for the historical record," producer Eytan Schwartz emphasized. "All my life, we grew up with the stories of Holocaust survivors on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Now, we needed to capture the moment of the children when they're still children." ​

A Premiere Marked by Reflection and Resolve

The Los Angeles screening was not just a film premiere but a call to action. Director, Assaf Beker highlighted the dual themes of trauma and hope, pondering the long-term effects on the children's futures. "I ask myself, I don't have the answer, but how these kids will grow up to be," he reflected.​

Tucker, who took no compensation for her involvement, expressed her commitment to the cause. "I've dedicated my life to this because I feel it's the only option," she stated. "People shouldn't thank me for this; it's really what we should be doing."​

Actress, Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond") a practicing Catholic, has assumed an outspoken role in publicly defending Israel and Jewish people against Islamo-Marxism.

Amplifying Awareness Amidst Misinformation

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, especially on social media platforms like TikTok, Tucker emphasized the importance of sharing authentic narratives. "Apps like TikTok are spreading misinformation," she noted. "I just want people to see this film and maybe to open their minds a bit in a way that they've never seen before."​

She urged attendees to share the documentary, particularly with younger generations susceptible to online falsehoods. "Every single person that sees this can make a difference," Tucker asserted.​

A Broader Impact and Future Endeavors 

The documentary's reach extends beyond its initial screenings. Plans are underway to screen the film on major American television networks, aiming to educate a wider audience about the events of October 7. Tucker's advocacy, despite personal and professional costs, underscores her unwavering dedication.​

"The hate just filled me even more," she confessed. "I know I am 100% on the right side of history, 100% on the right side of humanity." 

Conclusion 

Children of October 7 serves as a testament to the resilience of young survivors and the power of storytelling in the face of adversity. Through Tucker's lens, the documentary not only memorializes a tragic event but also fosters understanding and empathy, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and advocate for justice.​

Oscar-nominated picture extends Holocaust interest past Remembrance Day- but will it end Oscar night?

Producer Adam Benzine discusses "Spectres of the Shoah" with Exec Dir. Liebe Geft at at Museum of Tolerance screening 

Oscar-nominated (documentary: short-subject) filmmaker, Adam Benzine
Adam Benzine takes JooTube inside his producing of "Claude Lansmann: Spectres of The Shoah." The film is nominated for an Academy Award (Category: documentary (short-subject) and in addition to cinema, it has been broadcast by BBC and will be shown in the US on HBO.



French filmmaker Claude Lanzmann reflects on the difficulty of editing and structuring his behemoth Holocaust film SHOAH, in this second clip from Adam Benzine's Oscar®-nominated short subject documentary CLAUDE LANZMANN: SPECTRES OF THE SHOAH.




Oscar-docupix, "Specters of the Shoah" director Adam Benzine at Wiesenthal

http://JooTube.TV Before an audience on Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day 2016, documentarian, Adam Benzine, in conversation with Liebe Geft (director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles) on the making of "Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah."



FILM and GUEST BIO:

In 1973, French journalist Claude Lanzmann began work on "SHOAH," a film that would forever change his life. Twelve years later, having tracked down former SS officers, dozens of death camp survivors, and having shot more than 200 hours of footage, he finally completed his nearly 10-hour-long documentary masterpiece. In CLAUDE LANZMANN: SPECTRES OF THE SHOAH, the maverick filmmaker recounts the trials and tribulations he faced while creating his Holocaust magnum opus, as well as the weight it left him carrying.

Adam Benzine is an English writer, director and journalist based in Toronto. Currently serving as the Canadian Bureau Chief for Uk-based entertainment trade publisher C21 Media, he is the former Associate Editor and Online Editor for Realscreen, the international publisher of non-fiction film and television industry news and content. He has written for a range of publications including The Globe and Mail, The Independent, Indiewire and Little White Lies.

"Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah," is his directorial debut.

Why Mr. Denis Bieber is upset that the Jewish establishment is weak its responsibility to educating society about the past and potential future Holocaust. At the Holocaust Remembrance Day screening of "Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah" at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.



Exploring the roots and joint ideologies of the Nazis and early Arab-Palestinian "National" Movement headed by Jerusalem's religious leader Grand Mufti Haj Amin al-Husseini

Confronting anti-Semitism and the Jihadists (courtesy Actual News)

Italian survivors of Fascism memorialize Jewish victims; Concerns that "Never Again" vows ring-hollow with complacency to Muslim anti-Semitism

Survivor, Anne Signett recites from the list of  Jewish casualties of Fascist Italy

Italy's Consul General to L.A., the Honorable Antonio Verde, leads the reading of names of the Italian Jewish victims of the Nazi Holocaust at the L.A. Museum of the Holocaust.

Samara Hutman (c) praises Italians Amelie Dembitzer (l) and Anne Signett (r) 

Samara Hutman, Executive Director of L.A. Museum of the Holocaust explains the genesis and growth of the Italian Holocaust awareness project.

Mrs. Anne Signett reads the names of Italian victims of Nazism- says it spreading again through the European Left.



Mrs. Amelie Dembitzer Levin, who survived the Holocaust by being hidden by Catholics in Belgium.

Hearing the names of some of the 8,000 Jewish family members served-up from Italy sobered the LAMOTH audience.

Nazi / Islamist Nexus: Muslims partners / heirs to Hitler's legacy, crusade

To commemorate Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day, DemoCast educated the national, home cable TV audience of i-Life TV's Danny Fontana Show to explain Islamism's influence over Nazi ideology and its continuation of Nazi goals and strategies of stimulating anti-Jewish sentiments, then positioning itself as the solution to attain power.

We addressed how the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin al-Husseini, inspired the Nazis with Islamic justification against the Jews. He organized and led the Nazi Waffen SS divisions in Yugoslavia. We pointed out how al-Husseini brought Johannes von Leers, Goebbel's favorite Nazi propagandist of annihilation, to convert to Islam, move to Egypt, and imbue the Muslim world (until his death in 1965) to continue the Nazis' annihilationist credo and crusade.

The world now confronts the Islamist continuation of the Fascist quest to global cultural domination - unifying their power and mollifying the West (as did the Nazis) by continuing Hitler's concerted campaign of scapegoating to stimulate anti-Jewish resentment, and empathy for the 'redemptive' Fascists.

Muslim anti-Semitism is growing in scope and extremism, to the point that it has become a credible strategic threat for Israel, according to a 180-page report produced for Israeli policymakers by the semi-official Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC) and obtained exclusively by The Jerusalem Post.

According to the report, by educating generations of Muslims with a deep animus toward Israel and Jews, this anti-Semitism, actively promulgated by many states in the region, holds back the peace process and normalization efforts between Israel and Muslim countries. It also forms the intellectual justification for an eliminationist political program.

"This isn't ordinary prejudice," explained ITIC director Col. (res.) Dr. Reuven Erlich, formerly of the IDF's Intelligence Directorate, who heads the team of researchers that produced the report. "This prejudice is evil because it isn't theoretical. It is ideological incitement by states and organizations with the practical means of translating it into action."

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rising anti-Semitic sentiment in Europe was injected into Muslim lands through commercial and diplomatic ties. Spurred by opposition to Zionism and ideologically strengthened by Nazi rhetoric and support, Muslim anti-Semitism grew in the 20th century into a phenomenon so widespread that blatantly anti-Semitic texts can be purchased on street corners of Arab cities, even in countries where almost no Jews remain.

The Syrian government still publishes [writings claiming] that Jews use Christian blood on Passover. You can't say this is anti-Israeli, or caused by the [Israeli-Palestinian] conflict."

The report makes clear that the phenomenon of Muslim anti-Semitism is now widespread, popular and expanding.

"The anti-Semitism that fed the Holocaust isn't dead," Erlich says. "It is prospering."

Read original in the Jerusalem Post

Holocaust Martyrs & Heroes Remembrance Day

Jews around the world, and particularly in Israel, commemorate the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, as well as those who were able to fight back, beginning Wednesday evening, April 30, through sundown, May 1st.

Yom HaShoah V'Hagvurah, Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day, began Wednesday evening with a public ceremony at Warsaw Ghetto Square in Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke, survivors lit six torches, the Chief Rabbis recited prayers, and Cantor Asher Heinowitz sang the El Malei Rachamim prayer.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabriel Ashkenazi, with a delegation of IDF top brass beneath the "Work Will Set You Free" inscription over the gates of the infamous Auschwitz death camp.

The central theme of this year's commemorations is "Choose Life." Last year, it was "Bearing Witness." At 10 PM, a symposium was held on the topic of "Choose Life," with the participation of Holocaust survivors and Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev.

Playwright, David Mamet explains in the Huffington Post:

"Israel's Jews are no more the cause of Arab Fundamentalist rage than they were the cause of European Fascism. We, as always, are the miner's canary, singled out as, and the first victims of national or global unrest."

A remarkable, home-made, video-essay memorial to victims of Nazi persecution and Allied liberation.
(Courtesy DenLexx via YouTube)

A photo-essay from last year's Yom Ha Shoah, Holocaust Memorial Day from Israel National News.com

IDF Chief of Staff Gabriel Ashkenazi looks at the ovens used to burn Jews in Auschwitz. Ashkenazi's father was a Holocaust survivor; his mother a Jewish refugee from Syria.(Israel news photo: IDF Spokesman)



The Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum launched English and Arabic video channels on Tuesday, just two days before Jews around the world begin their annual commemorations of the Holocaust.

Yad Vashem, the world's largest repository of information on the Holocaust, launched two The Arabic channel has testimonies and archival footage about the Holocaust with Arabic subtitles.


News from Polish Radio World Service
Jews and Poles meet for 'March of the Living' 30.04.2008
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The crowd walks between two German Nazi concentration camps, the same way along which camp inmates marched to their death in the gas chambers back in the times of World War Two, continuees Aharon Tamir: 'We march from Auschwitz I as the "March of the Living" contrary to the "march of death" during the Holocaust. We come to Birkenau and over there we have a ceremony. We pray, we speak, we commemorate, we say Kaddish, we speak about the future. That's the idea. What we call this educational project is "From Holocaust to Revival" - from the Shoah to the new future and the new blessings for Israel and the world. We will continue with this as much as we can and we added last year a lot of non-Jews, especially Poles. In this march we will have close to two thousand Polish participants marching with us on the Holocaust Memorial Day.'

Several thousand Jews from all over the world, together with two thousand Poles, will take part in the annual March of the Living on the first of May to commemorate the memory of the victims of Holocaust.

"March of the Living" has been held annually since 1988 by the Israeli Education Ministry and the "March of the Living" organization. It takes place always ten days after the Jewish Pesach or Passover holiday. On this day, Jews all over the world hold prayer vigils commemorating the victims of the German Nazi Holocaust.

'We bring thousands of people, youngsters, adults, mainly Jewish, but there are a lot that are not Jewish, from all over the world - from about fifty five countries. They come to Poland to visit the Holocaust sites, what remains from the large and wonderful Jewish community that was here and perished during the Holocaust. They visit Polish sites, meet Polish youngsters. We believe that we also have to interact with Poland today. And then, after they visit all of Poland, we bring all of them to Auschwitz Birkenau on the Holocaust Memorial Day to march,' said Aharon Tamir, director general of the March of the Living events.