After October 7, as Israelis' confidence and trust in their leaders and national institutions plummeted to an unprecedented low, Israel acquired the much-needed national comforter Hagari. Hagari became a 'celebrity' within the first few days of the war, since every day, and, at times, more than once daily, he was the only Israeli official updating the public about what was happening post-October 7. Hagari's influence on Israel's perception and public diplomacy, ranging from organizing English-language press conferences for international reporters to filming tours of Hamas tunnels and Gazan schools used for terror, cannot be understated. At a time when politicians were silent, and when the prime minister was struggling to find the moral responsibility to lead his people through war, Hagari's ability's to stand up and tell the world what was happening, his compassion, and his demeanor are something that people will come back to time and time again in the future, as the story of October 7 and the war against Hamas is retold.