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Montreal Family Honors Son Killed in Hamas Attack at Israeli Festival

A year after Alexandre Look's tragic death, his family continues to grapple with their loss while advocating for victims' remembrance.

  • Alexandre Look, a 33-year-old from Montreal, was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack at the Supernova music festival in Israel.
  • Look's parents witnessed his final moments via a video call, as he attempted to protect others in a shelter amid the assault.
  • His mother, Raquel Ohnona Look, describes her son as a hero who sacrificed his life to shield others from harm.
  • The Look family has moved back to Côte-St-Luc, where a park has been renamed in Alexandre's honor, reflecting the community's ongoing support.
  • Raquel Ohnona Look is actively working to combat antisemitism and ensure the victims of the attack, whom she calls 'Nova Angels,' are not forgotten.
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