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Nir Oz Resident Still Displaced Three Years After Hamas Attack

Dalit Ram Aaron and her family are still displaced three years after hiding for 12 hours in their safe room during the October 7th Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz. They were evacua…

Culture15m ago

Gaza Survivor Turns Trauma Into Art, Finds Closure After Home's Destruction

Gaza survivor and ceramic artist Zohar Lev created an art project called 'Shards of Memory' using fragments from her home destroyed during the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Be'eri…

Culture16m ago

Remembering David Shlomo: A Man of Generosity and a Big Heart

David Shlomo, the legendary carpenter of Kibbutz Kissufim, is remembered by his niece Naama Hadad for his immense generosity and warm spirit. He was a devoted father and brother k…

Culture18m ago2

Artist Tomer Peretz Recounts Trauma and Healing After Oct. 7

Artist Tomer Peretz, a former combat officer with PTSD, joined ZAKA volunteers on Oct. 7 to collect body parts at massacre sites, driven by a sense of duty. The experience trigger…

Politics18m ago

Radio Host Calls Book Critical of Netanyahu 'Despicable'

Radio host Yinon Magal called a book critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "despicable" and a "blood libel" during a radio broadcast. The book, "Mr. Abandonment," features…

Economy19m ago

Northern Border Communities See Surge in New Home Construction

Northern Israeli border towns are experiencing a boom in residential development, with many former residents returning to purchase new plots. In Metula, 60% of buyers for 76 new p…

Security45m ago

Photographer Roee Idan Captured Hamas Paragliders Before Being Killed at Home

Photographer Roee Idan documented Hamas terrorists arriving by paraglider on October 7th, becoming one of the first to capture the invasion. Minutes later, terrorists reached his…

Security55m ago

Father of Hamas Victim Fights to Preserve Homes as Testimonies

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter Sivan was murdered on October 7th, is fighting to preserve the destroyed homes in Kibbutz Kfar Aza as testaments to the Hamas attack. Despite the k…

World1h ago3·3 outlets

Paris Dedicates Park Path to Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas

Paris has dedicated a path in Parc Monceau in memory of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir, who were abducted on October 7, 2023, and died in captivity. The ceremony occurred…

Security1h ago

Barry Kibbutz Survivor Recounts Battle Trauma, Plans for Reconstruction

Eilam Me'or, a member of the Barry kibbutz emergency squad, shared his emotional trauma from the October 7th battle where five squad members were killed. He recounted the difficul…

Security1h ago

Idan Amedi Shares Photo From Before Oct. 7, Honors Fallen Friend

Israeli singer and fighter Idan Amedi posted a photo from before the October 7th attacks, contrasting the peace of that day with the subsequent pain and loss. He honored his frien…

Security1h ago·3 outlets

Third Anniversary of 'Al-Aqsa Flood' Marked Amid Ongoing Gaza War

The third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation by Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades is marked amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The initial attack killed approximatel…

World1h ago·2 outlets

Israel Marks October 7th Massacre With Global Events

Israel is marking the anniversary of the October 7th massacre with events across the globe, including ceremonies, exhibitions, and film screenings organized by its embassies. Surv…

General1h ago

Nova Massacre Victim's Parents Move to Gaza Envelope, Feeling Closer to Daughter

The parents of Bar Zohar, who was murdered at the Nova music festival massacre, have moved to Sderot in the Gaza envelope. They feel closer to their daughter in the area where she…

Security1h ago

IDF Fighters Revisit Devastated Kfar Aza Home, Echoing Oct. 7 Trauma

IDF fighters Yair Ansbacher and Netanel Makayes revisited the devastated home of Rachel Cohen in Kfar Aza three years after the October 7th massacre. The soldiers, who were part o…

Security1h ago

Gaza War Survivor Recounts Wife's Death on October 7

Hamid Abu Arar, a survivor of the October 7 attacks, recounted the death of his wife, Fatima, who was killed by gunfire while pregnant. He and their infant son were also injured d…

Security1h ago

Israel Police Chief Honors Officers Fallen in October 7th Battles

Israel Police Inspector General Dani Levy and senior staff visited southern battle sites where officers fell on October 7th. The visit, starting at 6:29 AM, included ceremonies in…

Security1h ago

Youth Continue Legacy of Fallen Officer Who Fought on October 7

A preparatory program called "Achim" in the Gaza envelope is continuing the legacy of Major Chen Buchris, who was killed on October 7, 2023. The program trains youth for combat se…

Security2h ago·2 outlets

IDF Division 162's Initial Response on October 7th Revealed

Division 162, the IDF's largest armored division, was deployed south and engaged in combat in the Gaza envelope on October 7th. Division commander Itzik Cohen had noted prior inte…

Security2h ago

Bedouin Driver Who Saved Dozens at Nova Party Faces Home Demolitions

Yosef Ziadna, a Bedouin driver from Rahat, is being honored for rescuing dozens from the Supernova music festival on October 7th. Despite his heroism, Ziadna and his family are no…

Security2h ago

Grieving Father Marks Three Years Since Hamas Attack

Yarden the hostage victim, a survivor of Hamas captivity, posted a heartfelt message mourning his wife Shiri and sons Ariel and Kfir, who were killed while held hostage. The messa…

Politics2h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Leaders Mark Oct. 7 Anniversary With Calls to Dismantle PA, Criticize Government

On the third anniversary of the October 7 Massacre, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority. Former IDF chief Gadi Eisen…

Security2h ago

Protesters Demand Official Inquiry Into October 7 Hamas Attack

Protest convoys launched from four Israeli locations on Sunday, demanding an official investigation into the October 7 Hamas attack and preceding failures. The demonstrations occu…

Security2h ago·4 outlets

Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway 90 Near Kibbutz Yael

A truck fire on Highway 90 near Kibbutz Yael in southern Israel led to the road's closure for northbound traffic. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, and authorities advi…

Security2h ago

Former PM Bennett Calls to Eliminate Hamas, Recalls Oct. 7

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Hamas's continued existence and called for its elimination, drawing parallels to the defeat of the Nazis. He recounted his…

Security2h ago

Paris Park Path Honors Bibas Family, Hamas Attack Victims Remembered

Paris City Hall has named a path in Parc Monceau after Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were abducted and killed during the October 7th Hamas attack. The family has become a symb…

Security2h ago

Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks with Memorials and Protests

Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with memorial events and protests demanding a state investigative commission. Families of victims and hostages gathere…

Politics3h ago

Grieving Mother Calls for Leadership Accountability Ahead of Elections

Michal Negri, whose son died fighting Hamas on October 7, is calling for Israeli political leaders to take responsibility for the day's failures. Now a Knesset candidate with Naft…

General3h ago

Strangers Form Lifelong Bond After Harrowing Escape from Nova Festival

Three strangers, Omer Leshem, Ronald Rosenfeld, and Daniel Yechiel, formed a deep bond after escaping the Nova music festival together on October 7th. They met when Omer entered t…

Culture3h ago

New Album by Yoav Brill Evokes October 7th Trauma

Music producer Yoav Brill's debut album, "Reasons to be Fearful," released after the October 7th massacre, evokes the trauma of the event and the destruction of Kibbutz Be'eri, wh…

Culture3h ago·2 outlets

Oct. 7 Survivors Find Healing Through Music at LA Rock Camp in New Documentary

Ten survivors of the October 7 Hamas attacks found a path to healing through music at Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles. Their experience is chronicled in the new documenta…

World3h ago

Israeli Embassies Worldwide Mark Three Years Since October 7 Massacre

Israeli embassies and consulates worldwide are holding events to mark the three-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre. Commemorations include ceremonies, exhibitions, and fil…

General3h ago

Nova Party Survivors Forge Lifelong Bond After Harrowing Escape

Two strangers, Noa Levi and Shai Shemesh, met during the October 7th Nova music festival massacre and escaped together, forming a deep friendship. After fleeing the attack separat…

World3h ago

Pro-Palestinian Protests and Vandalism Mark October 7th Anniversary Globally

Pro-Palestinian activists held a protest in Melbourne, Australia, on October 7th, drawing criticism for its timing. In the US, a memorial play was disrupted by a fire alarm, and a…

Security3h ago

Fallen Hero Itay Yehoshua Remembered in Moment of Silence

Major (Res.) Itay Yehoshua fell in combat on October 7, 2023, while defending communities near Gaza. He fought bravely throughout the day and was killed around 9:00 PM at Kibbutz…

Security3h ago

Sister of Hamas Victim Demands Justice, Criticizes Government Inaction

Mapal Adam, 26, was killed by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023. Her sister, Mayaan Adam, is publicly demanding justice and criticizing the government's lac…

Security3h ago

Engineers Decode Tank Black Boxes, Reconstructing Battles and Soldier's Final Moments

An Israeli Defense Ministry unit is decoding "black boxes" from damaged armored vehicles to reconstruct battles and aid in hostage investigations. Engineers extract vital data fro…

Security3h ago

Hostage Survivor Yarden Be'er Apologizes to Slain Family Members

Hostage survivor Yarden Be'er posted an apology on Instagram to his wife, Shiri Ariel, and children, Kfir and Ariel, who were murdered on October 7th. Be'er was held captive in Ga…

Economy3h ago

Print Barry Celebrates 75 Years, Symbolizing Resilience After October 7th

Print Barry's CEO, Ben Sussman, celebrated the company's 75th anniversary, highlighting its resilience and growth following the October 7th Hamas attack. The event, attended by 1…

Security4h ago

Family Holds Moment of Silence Where Libi Cohen Meguri Was Murdered

The family of Libi Cohen Meguri held a moment of silence at the site of her murder near Kibbutz Re'im, on Road 232. She was killed while fleeing the Nova music festival after repo…

Security4h ago

Unarmed Soldier's Final Stand at Re'im Saved Lives on Oct. 7

Sergeant First Class Guy Shimchi, 20, was killed on October 7th while unarmed, defending a safe room in Kibbutz Re'im. Shimchi, on leave from the Nova festival, chose to confront…

Culture4h ago

Nova Festival Attendees' Recordings Played at Caesarea Exhibit

An exhibit in Caesarea played audio recordings from Nova festival attendees to police and their families. One recording was by Yuval Raphael. The exhibit commemorates the victims…

Security4h ago

Kfar Aza Resident Recounts Harrowing Oct. 7 Survival Story

Kibbutz Kfar Aza resident Avishai Arjentaro recounted his family's survival on October 7, 2023, when they were trapped in their safe room for over 23 hours amidst a Hamas attack…

Security4h ago

Nepalese Student Murdered by Hamas Remembered by Sister Three Years After Attack

Pushpa Joshi, sister of Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese student murdered by Hamas, posted a tribute three years after the October 7th attack. Bipin Joshi arrived in Israel two weeks befor…

Security5h ago

Otef Project Documents Oct. 7 Trauma Through Volunteer-Made Films

The Otef Project, a volunteer initiative by Roman Kaplun and Zoe Albert Katz, has produced 34 documentary films in Russian about the October 7, 2023 attacks and their impact. The…

Culture5h ago

Israeli TV Airs Special Programming Commemorating October 7

Israeli television channels are airing special programming on Wednesday to commemorate the victims of the October 7 attacks. A joint broadcast will feature the National Memorial C…

Security5h ago

Commander Who Fell Defending Nirim on Oct. 7 Laid to Rest

Colonel Assaf Hamami, commander of the Southern Brigade, was killed on October 7, 2023, defending Kibbutz Nirim. He was among the first to grasp the attack was a war and personall…

Security5h ago

ZAKA Volunteers Recount Unprecedented Horrors of October 7th

ZAKA volunteers from Ashkelon have shared their deeply traumatic experiences from October 7th, describing the unprecedented horrors they encountered while recovering bodies. Rabbi…