LONDON- Noam Sagi, a London-based psychotherapist, is anxiously searching for any sign of his mother, Ada Sagi, who has been missing since a devastating Hamas militant attack on her kibbutz in Israel. The attack, the deadliest in the nation's history, left elderly residents and infants fleeing on golf carts and motorbikes.

Describing his mother as a "loving, caring, peace-seeking" person who taught both Arabic and Hebrew with a vision of coexistence, Noam Sagi hopes that the militants behind the attack will eventually see their captives as fellow humans rather than as Jews or Israelis. He firmly believes in the shared humanity that connects us all.

Noam, who was born in Kibbutz Nir Oz but relocated to London, is grappling with the profound impact of the assault and its implications for the rules of engagement. Israel has vowed "mighty revenge," while Hamas has threatened to execute a captive for each unannounced home hit.

In the midst of this turmoil, Noam Sagi emphasizes that continuing the cycle of violence will not lead to a resolution. He believes that prioritizing dialogue and understanding over conflict is essential, as the assault is only likely to perpetuate more bloodshed and suffering for generations to come.