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ABC NEWS: 2 years since Oct. 7 attack, tennis brings some Nova music festival survivors together

Tennis has become its own form of therapy for a group of survivors.

By Gaby Vinick

October 7, 2025, 3:18 AM

When Shira Cohen first hit the tennis courts in Jaffa, Israel, the 29-year-old had a skeptical response to people enjoying a pastime.

“I saw people playing and I thought it was weird. I looked and said, ‘What? They have time to develop a hobby?” she said. “I struggle ...

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