Survivor seeks to retell Hamas attack with WhatsApps

13 Sept 04:52 Key points summarised by AI

Yaniv Hegyi spearheads "Memorial 710," a project archiving WhatsApp messages, images, and videos from the October 7 Hamas attack on kibbutz Beeri to create a real-time, second-by-second record.
The collected WhatsApps provide unparalleled, authentic documentation from victims' perspectives, crucial for historical accuracy and countering denial of the events.
Despite the deeply personal nature, sharing these messages helps survivors transform their powerlessness into proactive participation, contributing to a collective narrative.
The project faces significant challenges in securely storing vast amounts of data and, more critically, in persuading survivors to share their last, painful communications with loved ones.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.