Nova Festival Site, Scene of Deadly Hamas Attack, Draws Tourists

Visitors pay tribute amid placards of victims, as bereaved families plant trees in memorial.

The site of the Nova festival, where 364 people were killed and 40 kidnapped during a Hamas attack on October 7, has become a tourist attraction.
Visitors, both foreigners and Israelis, walk between placards carrying the names and photos of the victims, taking pictures and paying their respects.
The attack was part of a larger cross-border assault by Hamas, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and 240 kidnappings.
In response, Israel launched a war against Hamas, leading to the death of over 26,000 Palestinians according to health authorities in Gaza.
Bereaved families have participated in a tree-planting event at the site, hoping to bring new life to the scene of death and desecration.