Human bones found in Kfar Aza; family hopes they belong to son murdered on Oct. 7

Human bones have been found in the Gaza border community of Kfar Aza, with Hebrew media reporting the discovery of part of a skull. The remains have been sent for identification.

The family of Nirel Zini, a 31-year-old resident murdered during the October 7 attacks, expressed hope that the discovered remains belong to him. According to reports, Zini's head was severed by terrorists during the attack, and his body was buried without it. He was killed alongside his girlfriend, Niv Raviv, 27.

In separate news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended and praised the progressive Jewish group T’ruah at their annual "Celebration of Human Rights" gala in Manhattan. The event honored "five Jewish human rights heroes," including Israeli peace activist Gili Getz. Adams, who has identified as anti-Zionist, has often been at odds with mainstream Jewish groups due to his stance on Israel. T'ruah's members reportedly "care deeply about Israel’s future as a Jewish, democratic state" while also recognizing the impact of Israel's creation on Palestinians.

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This year’s honorees, including New York’s own Gili Getz, remind us that solidarity is a practice.