Within 20 minutes of hearing that her fiance was killed fighting against Hamas in Gaza, Hadas Levy embarked on the near-impossible: seeking to retrieve the sperm of her beloved so she could fulfill their dream of having a family.
The 35-year-old Levy gave birth to the miracle baby she conceived with fallen IDF reservist Netanel Silberg three months ago. She is withholding the infant’s name and image out of fear for his safety.
The young couple had their lives planned out – traveling the world, building a home together outside of Jerusalem, and having a big family.
But Oct. 7, 2023 changed everything. 4
Silberg, a 33-year-old special forces commander who was “very shaken” by the surprise Hamas attack that left 1,200 dead and hundreds abducted, was determined to volunteer for combat