First sign of life from twins Gali and Ziv Berman, after nearly 500 days in Hamas captivity. The twins were abducted from the youth neighborhood of Kibbutz Kfar Aza along with Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Amit Soussana.
Their aunt, Makabit Meyer, confirmed that the family had received the news. "On one hand, we can breathe a little easier, but we also know whose hands they are in and the grave danger to their lives," she said. "They are alive, and we must save them. We know what they are going through. We saw on Saturday that they have no time. These are the images we will have to face from now on. We must finalize a deal to free every last hostage."
In an interview with Israeli Kan Reshet Bet radio, their aunt stated that Gali and Ziv are not being held together in captivity, but they are alive.
Additionally, they were kidnapped alongside Yotam Chaim and Alon Shamriz, who were killed by IDF forces after managing to escape captivity. In every media interview, members of the kibbutz, as well as the survivors who returned from captivity, have vowed that they will not stop fighting for Gali and Ziv's release. One of those survivors is Emily Damari, who was with Gali Berman during the attack. The two were together when the terrorists stormed inside.
Gali and Ziv worked together at a sound and lighting company, and as a result, many well-known figures have joined the fight for their release. Both are devoted fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Liverpool and even played soccer for their kibbutz team, the "Kfar Aza Foxes."
This past September, the twins marked their 27th birthday in Hamas captivity. Their mother, Talia, spoke at a gathering with their friends:
"My beautiful Gali and Ziv, we love you and miss you. I can barely breathe. Stay strong in the darkness. Hold on, we are here waiting for you, ready to embrace and help you heal with all the love in the world. My body keeps functioning, but my soul is shattered. Just a little longer, my princes, just a little longer."
Doron and Talia Berman have four sons: the eldest, Liran (36), Idan (32), who lives in Kfar Aza, and the twins, Ziv and Gali (27), who lived separately in the youth neighborhood of the kibbutz, right by the fence.
Liran Berman previously shared with Israel Hayom that the twins' birth was a complete surprise to the family. "Mom always says she wanted three daughters, but she ended up with two sons. She told herself she had another chance and got pregnant again, hoping for a girl. Instead, she was blessed with Gali and Ziv and became the mother of four boys."
