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Wartime Diaries: Idit Ohel

Season 7

Alon Ohel - a talented young jazz pianist - was kidnapped from the Nova party on October 7th, and has been held hostage in Gaza ever since. His family has spent the last five plus months sending him good vibes and good music. In today's episode, his mother - Idit Ohel - talks about the importance of energy, friendship and hope during these dire times.


The end song is Shuvi Elay ("Return to Me") by Avishai Cohen and friends.

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