CHICAGO (WGN) — Ariel Ohana, along with three of her relatives, miraculously survived the horror and chaos of the Hamas terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Two years later, she is sharing her story, turning pain into strength as part of her healing journey.

“I was there with my family, so for me, it was a survival mission,” Ohana said. “My feelings are still hurting, but my soul is strong.”

Ohana is in Chicago for the Nova Music Festival traveling exhibit, titled "Oct, 7, 6:29 a.m., The Moment Music Stood Still," a powerful recreation of the festival grounds on the day of the attack.

Among the more than 3,000 attendees who came to celebrate life and music, hundreds were killed or injured, and dozens were taken hostage.

“I was actually in the toilet j

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