Israeli artist manager describes harrowing escape from music festival massacre

A music manager who escaped an attack on Nova festival in southern Israel by Hamas militants has told The Independent some of his friends remain missing after the festival descended into a massacre. Raz Gaster had multiple artists playing at the electronic music festival, where at least 260 people were killed and and dozens more were kidnapped. “Some of my real closest friends are still unaccounted for. Some are dead“, he said “Thousands of people who came to enjoy music, dance, and party, and suddenly thousands of them were on the floor hiding and looking for shelter from the rockets.“ Watch more here at Independent TV Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: