Amanda Zahui was in Israel on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked the country. Her general manager instructed her to pack a war bag in case she had to flee, avoid showing herself in windows, and call her parents to say goodbye. Zahui managed to return home to Sweden after the attack.
Zahui has been helped by a therapist for several years, and she does not want to wear the national team jersey again. On Sunday, Zahui played her 100th match with Södertälje BBK against Visby Ladies. All of her teammates and friends in Israel are doing well today.
The broader impact of the Hamas attack is illustrated by Eli Sharabi, whose life was shattered when Hamas attacked on October 7, 2023.