Israeli survivors recount terror at music festival, where Hamas militants killed at least 260

By ISABEL DEBRE and MICHAEL BIESECKER
Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — The open-air Tribe of Nova music festival will go down in Israeli history as the country’s worst civilian massacre. Hamas militants attacked a large music festival in the desert near the Gaza-Israel border. The attack killed hundreds of people and triggered chaotic escape efforts as revelers tried to run or hide from gunfire. Dozens of militants blew through Israel’s heavily fortified separation fence and crossed into the country from Gaza. They opened fire on young Israelis who had come together for a joyous night of electronic music. The staggering toll of the festival was becoming clear as Israel’s rescue service Zaka said paramedics had recovered at least 260 bodies.