During the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, a report of unimaginable tragedy and inspiring unity has come out. Ariel Zohar, a 13-year-old boy, has become an icon of resilience following the disastrous loss of his family. On the fateful morning of October 7th, Ariel returned from his jog to a sight no child should ever witness. Hamas terrorists had brutally murdered his family.

This unfortunate incident quickly echoed worldwide, bringing out a wave of support for the young survivor. A post on X by MLFootball brought Ariel’s story to light, sharing a video from prominent sports personalities. The post went viral, sparking an outpouring of condolences and encouragement for Ariel.

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Ariel’s story touched the hearts of many, but it was an MLFootball post that truly amplified his story. A heartwarming video from prominent sports personalities was attached, which quickly went viral, reaching millions around the world. It featured many NFL and NBA icons showering support on the young boy.

The video included Tyler Herro sending his support, quoting “Prayers Are With You” along with him NFL legends Dez Bryant and DeSean Jackson and other NBA stars, each of them taking a moment to wish Ariel a happy birthday and send words of encouragement. Their collective support was a powerful show of solidarity that went beyond the world of sports. 

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Responses to the post were as different as they were numerous. People expressed their appreciation for the athletes’ gesture. On the other hand, a few comments were a spokesperson of the other side of the coin, asking What about all the Palestinian kids who will never see their families again?

A community in grief and a resolve to persevere

The Zohar family, which includes his father, mother, maternal grandfather and two sisters, were brutally attacked in their home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Gaza border. Ariel, who was out jogging at the time, was the sole survivor of this horrific incident. He managed to find shelter at a nearby house and escaped unharmed.

An estimated 1,000 mourners were present at the funeral of the Zohar family. The funeral service was repeatedly interrupted by air-raid sirens and incoming rocket fire from Gaza. Amidst the grief and chaos, Ariel’s aunt Sivan made a touching statement. She shared that she would raise Ariel, and they intended to celebrate his bar mitzvah as planned in a month. “We will continue to celebrate life, and we won’t let anyone destroy us,” Sivan said.

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This heartbreaking story shows the strength of the human spirit and, at the same time, amplifies the harsh reality of the Israel-Palestine conflict’s impact on innocent lives.

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