Israeli activist urged to leave Chicago before DNC as safety concerns are investigated.

An Israeli activist and spokesperson is gaining traction as she shares the emotional tale of two Israeli brothers who were abducted from their homes on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas terrorist attack.

In the early morning, a terror group carried out a brutal attack on innocent civilians in Israel, resulting in the kidnapping of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman. The assault also caused a fire in an apartment building, which claimed the lives of some residents.

Noa Reuveni, 25, of Tel Aviv, revealed to Planet Chronicle Digital that they have an unwritten protocol in place where, when sirens are heard at either of their places, they will text each other and he will inquire about her well-being. In turn, she will inquire about his well-being.

On the first day of the Israel-Hamas war, Hamas terrorists committed war crimes by killing Israeli men, women, and children near the Gaza-Israel border, making it the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.

During the invasion, Reuveni was in California when she got a notification about missiles on her phone. She immediately texted Ziv, her closest friend, to confirm his safety.

Reuveni said she did not hear back for over 40 minutes.

She said, "The first thing he said to me was, 'I’m scared to death,'"

The Middle East country experienced sirens, missiles, and rockets as routine events, according to Reuveni.

"We’re not afraid of it anymore," she said.

At 7:05 a.m., Reuveni received a message from Ziv stating that he had heard Arabic being spoken outside. Ziv then barricaded himself and remained silent until 9:45 a.m. During this time, Reuveni sent over 20 text messages expressing his fear and inability to remain calm.

She said, "I tried to inform him that I am managing it, and I am seeking assistance for him."

Ziv was assured by Reuveni that the IDF and Special Forces would arrive to help, despite difficulty contacting the Israeli police.

"She said, "I couldn't reach anyone, and I felt completely helpless. He was pleading for assistance.""

She hadn't considered the possibility of kidnapping, as she was unaware of the magnitude of the surprise attack by Iran-backed terrorists.

"At 9:45, I received my last message from him, which was 'I'm scared,' and that was the last time I heard from him."

Before Ziv's phone was shut off indefinitely, Reuveni's final message of warmth was "I'm with you."

During a brief ceasefire between Israel and Hamas from November 24 to 30, 2023, over 100 hostages were released by Hamas. Despite neither brother being freed, Reuveni stated that the first and last piece of news her family received about the twins was from released hostages who reported that the siblings were seen in Gaza tunnels "separately, unfortunately."

"Since Oct. 7, I have been absent from my life. I have left college and my job. I realized that my friends and loved ones need me, and I must prioritize this above all else."

Reuveni relocated from a village in Israel, Shahar, to Tel Aviv to be near Hostages Square, where she urges Israelis to share the stories of the hostages.

""Sometimes I speak seven days a week, sometimes six times back-to-back, and I don't regret it for a single second," she said."

Reuveni is speaking in Cleveland, Ohio, after leaving Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

"All Jews advised me to depart from Chicago," she stated. "They all informed me that I shouldn't remain during that period because it would become chaotic and uncontrollable. I found it astonishing that Jews were leaving the city due to the DNC."

Protesters against Israel's military gathered outside the 2024 DNC and broke police barriers to express their opposition to the Democrats' support for Israel and their fight against Hamas.

Reuveni stated that the best course of action for people and Jews worldwide is to unite, resist giving in to the demands of bullies, and not cower in fear or submit to the violence they inflict, but rather stand tall and proud of their identity.

Reuveni plans to visit New York City and Long Island before returning to Israel in October, marking the one-year anniversary of devastating attacks. She will stay in the US for four weeks to continue her mission.

"The day we stop talking about them is the day we give up on them," she emphasized the importance of continuous awareness.

Ziv and Gali are "loyal" and "best friends," according to Reuveni. She stated that friendship and family are of utmost importance to them.

"She said that they have a great deal of respect and admiration for their mother."

Since the unprovoked attacks over 300 days ago, Reuveni hopes the brothers have reunited.

"They have always been together," she said. "They possess a twin bond."

According to Reuters, over 100 hostages are believed to be still held captive in Gaza today.