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IDF Armored Brigade Commander Fears Repeat of October 7th

Colonel Shaul Israeli, commander of the 7th Armored Brigade, fears a repeat of the October 7th attack, stating that commanders must learn from past failures. He highlighted the im…

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Hapoel Haifa to Honor October 7 Victims

Hapoel Haifa Football Club will hold a memorial ceremony on Saturday before their game against Maccabi Petah Tikva to honor victims of the October 7th attacks and fallen soldiers…

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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…

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Gaza Envelope Sports Communities Rebuild Three Years After October 7th Massacre

Sports communities in Israel's Gaza Envelope are rebuilding three years after the October 7th massacre. Initiatives like the Hapoel Eshkol basketball team and the Sha'ar HaNegev g…

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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…

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France Charges Individuals in Hamas Crypto Fundraising Probe

French authorities have charged five individuals, including Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid, with financing Hamas, following a US Treasury designation of individuals and entities in…

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Bedouin Tracker's Heroic Stand on October 7th Highlighted

A documentary "His Footprints Remain" highlights the bravery of Ibrahim Haruba, a Bedouin tracker who defended female observers at Nahal Oz for six hours on October 7th. Despite h…

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IDF Rabbi Rules Religious Soldiers Must Attend Ceremony With Female Singing

Religious soldiers in the IDF's Golani Brigade were told they must attend a memorial ceremony that includes female singing, according to a message from Rabbi Uri Levi. The rabbi c…

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Nova Survivor Finds Path to Recovery After Trauma and Addiction

Or Yachbas, a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre, has detailed his struggle with PTSD and addiction following the October 7th attacks. After losing seven friends, he dev…

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IDF Southern Brigade Commander Assaf Hamami's Body Returned After Two Years

Colonel Assaf Hamami, commander of the IDF's Southern Brigade, was killed on October 7 and his body was taken to Gaza. His remains were returned to Israel in November 2025, over t…

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IDF and Border Police Arrest Dozens of Terror Suspects in West Bank

The IDF and Border Police began a large-scale operation across the West Bank on Wednesday night, arresting and interrogating dozens of wanted suspects. The operation specifically…

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Sports Programs Aid Recovery in Gaza Envelope Communities Post-Oct. 7

Sports programs are helping communities in Israel's Gaza Envelope region recover from the trauma and destruction of the October 7th attacks. Athletes like basketball player Eyal T…

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Memorial Space for Fallen Soldier Yishai Pitousi Created by Uncles

A memorial space named "A Place in the Heart" has been created on the balcony of William and Shlomit Ohana in Beit Haggai, honoring Sergeant Major Yishai Pitousi, who fell on Octo…

Security2h ago

Female Fighters Held Off Hamas at Sufa Outpost on October 7

Lt. Col. Or Ben-Yehuda and her Caracal Battalion forces fought extensively to repel Hamas terrorists at the Sufa outpost on October 7. Despite facing overwhelming numbers and heav…

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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…

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Religious Ideology Fueled Hamas's October 7th Attack, Report Claims

Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel was heavily influenced by religious ideology, according to the Amit Institute for Terror and Intelligence Research. The operation's codename a…

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Families of Fallen Nahal Oz Spotters Demand Official Recognition of Heroism

Families of female spotters killed at Nahal Oz on October 7 are demanding the IDF award official decorations to recognize their heroism. They described acts of bravery, including…

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Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks With Nationwide Memorial Events

Israel is observing the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack with nationwide memorial events. Minutes of silence were held at 6:29 AM, the time of the initial assault…

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Rabbi Tamir Granot Shares Painful Struggle of Faith After Son's Death

Rabbi Tamir Granot is publicly sharing his struggle to reconcile his faith with the death of his son, Captain Amati Granot, who was killed in combat on October 15, 2023. During pr…

General4h ago

Father Honors Slain Hostage Son, Urges National Unity

Elchanan Danino, father of Uri Danino, a hostage murdered in Gaza, has published a book titled "The Name Uri" to honor his son and advocate for national unity. Uri, abducted on Oc…

Security4h 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…

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Hamas Gaza Commander's Operation Order for Oct. 7 Attack Revealed

A Hamas operation order from October 6, 2023, signed by Gaza Brigade Commander Abu Muad al-Haddad, details the "Al-Aqsa Flood" attack. It prohibited mobile phones, mandated underg…

Security4h 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…

Economy5h ago2

Reservist's Grill Bar Struggles to Stay Afloat Amidst Constant Military Duty

Gugys Grill Bar, a Tel Aviv restaurant, is struggling to operate as its owners and staff are frequently called for reserve military duty, impacting its financial stability. Co-own…

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Observer Watchtower Memorial Honors Fallen Soldiers Near Gaza Border

A memorial called "The Eyes That Did Not Close" has been established near Kibbutz Nahal Oz to honor the female observers killed on October 7, 2023. The site overlooks the Gaza Str…

Security6h ago

Givati Officers Recount Harrowing 44 Hours of Combat on October 7

Reserve officers Lt. Col. (Res.) A and Capt. (Res.) N described their harrowing 44-hour combat experience in the Gaza border region on October 7, stating it was far more brutal th…

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IDF Southern Command Details War Against Hamas Since Oct. 7

The IDF Southern Command has released a report detailing its operations and defense upgrades since the October 7th Hamas attack. The IDF claims to have eliminated four Hamas divis…

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Fallen Lone Soldier Omer Neutra's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Honored

Omer Neutra, a lone soldier from New York who served as an IDF tank commander, was killed on October 7, 2023, and his body was confirmed taken to Gaza. His remains were returned t…

Security7h ago

IDF Overhauls Defense and Offense Capabilities in Three Years of War

The IDF has significantly revamped its defense and offensive strategies over the past three years, extending security perimeters and preparing for multi-arena warfare. Key changes…

Politics9h ago

Fallen Soldier's Father Joins Politics, Vows to Rebuild Gaza Envelope

Nir Hajbi, whose 18-year-old son Yonatan was killed on October 7th, has joined the "Yashr!" political party led by former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Hajbi, a retired Colone…

Culture12h ago

Families Honor Fallen Loved Ones With Unique Memorials

Families of Israelis killed in recent attacks are creating unique memorials that reflect their loved ones' passions. Zuzhu Rabia transformed a semi-trailer into a mobile art galle…

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Families of Oct. 7 Victims Share Grief and Anger Three Years Later

Three years after the October 7 attacks, families of victims are sharing their grief and anger on social media, criticizing Israeli leaders for unaddressed security failures. Rela…

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700 Paratrooper Recruits Swear Allegiance at Western Wall

Around 700 soldiers from the Paratrooper Brigade's training base swore allegiance to the IDF at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening. The ceremony, a significa…

Security14h ago

Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7th Amidst Unanswered Questions on War Aims

Three years after the October 7th attacks, Israel is grappling with the ongoing war and its consequences, including displacement and unfulfilled promises of victory. Concerns are…

Politics14h ago

Father of Fallen Soldier Calls for Healing, Not Blame

Rabbi Doron Peretz, father of fallen soldier Captain Daniel Peretz, spoke at a memorial event at the Orot Yehuda Yeshiva in Efrat, which lost four alumni in the "Swords of Iron" w…

Security14h ago

Givati Brigade Commander Reflects on October 7, Gaza Operations, and IDF Resilience

Colonel Natanel Shamah, commander of the Givati Brigade, reported that 80% of Hamas's significant capabilities have been neutralized and 90% of its tunnels destroyed, leading to a…

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Fallen Officer Eden Nimri Hailed as Hero for Saving 11 Soldiers

Captain Eden Nimri, 22, was killed on October 7 while defending Nahal Oz, saving 11 soldiers by fighting terrorists under heavy fire. Testimonies reveal she continued to fight han…

Culture15h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Honors October 7 Victims in Annual Memorial Ceremony

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club held its annual "Together Forever" memorial ceremony three years after the October 7 massacre. The event honored victims and fallen soldiers, featu…

Culture16h ago

Oct. 7 Documentary 'The Road Between Us' Now Streaming on Paramount+

The documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' about the October 7 rescue mission of retired IDF Maj.-Gen. Noam Tibon's family, is now streaming on Paramount+ in the…

Security16h ago

Israeli Home Front Command Troops Complete Advanced Rescue Training

Around 90 Israeli Home Front Command soldiers from the Central Command finished a three-day advanced rescue training course on Tuesday. The "Mahlats 03" training focused on equipp…

Politics16h ago2

Bereaved Families Demand National Inquiry, Reject Supreme Court-Led Commission

Bereaved families from the Din V’Tzedek and HaGvura forums are demanding a national commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, rejecting any commission led by the Suprem…

Politics17h ago

Families of Oct. 7 Victims Demand Independent National Commission of Inquiry

Families of victims from the October 7th attacks are demanding an independent, equitable national investigative commission, rejecting a state-appointed body linked to the Supreme…

Economy17h ago

Israel Approves New Gas Power Plant in Polluted Ashdod Amid Environmentalist Opposition

The Israeli government approved a preliminary plan for a new natural gas power plant in Ashdod on October 6, despite environmental concerns. The project, initiated by Energy Minis…

Politics18h ago

Gadi Eisenkot Navigates Grief and Politics in Bid for Israeli Prime Ministership

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, is campaigning for Israeli prime minister, balancing his political ambitions with the personal tragedy of losing his son in combat. Po…

Security19h ago·2 outlets

Yaki Hetz, Hero of Ammunition Hill and Israel Security Prize Laureate, Dies at 77

Yaakov (Yaki) Hetz, a decorated hero of the Battle of Ammunition Hill and a recipient of the Israel Security Award, died at age 77. He received the Medal of Courage for his action…

Security19h ago

IDF Paratrooper Officers Dismissed After Live Grenade Incident During Training

Two Israeli military officers, a company commander and a platoon commander in the Paratroopers Brigade, were dismissed after a live grenade was accidentally fired into an empty st…

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IDF to Launch First All-Female Combat Tank Company in November

The IDF will launch its first all-female combat tank company in November, with recruits beginning specialized training. The High Court of Justice ordered the unit's establishment…

Security22h ago

Veteran Ambulance Driver Returns to Rebuild Devastated Kibbutz Nir Oz

Giora Zehavi, a Magen David Adom ambulance driver for over 50 years, has returned to his kibbutz, Nir Oz, to help rebuild its emergency services after the October 7th attack. He i…