Otzma Yehudit MK: 'The battle stays with me in my dreams'
MK Almog Cohen says he is still suffering psychological trauma from the Hamas invasion, during which he fought to defend Ofakim.
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'Our lives are shattered' | Support the residents of Ofakim
Many of them have at least one family member fighting for their lives in the hospital.
Help the refugees of Ofakim | “They ran from home, with nothing”
Living through the October 7th massacre has changed them forever.
Support the family: “Terrorists Murdered My Father” - A Heart-Wrenching First-Hand Account
In a brutal instant, seven children became orphans, their world unhinged by an act of unimaginable cruelty.
Solidarity visit with Israel: British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, together with Minister Eli Cohen, speaks with residents who were held hostage by Hamas.
Hostage from Ofakim: "I don't know how we survived"
David Edri, held hostage with his wife by 5 terrorists in their home in Ofakim: "I don't know how we got out alive "
Starting the Sabbath - by saving a life
Volunteer EMT performed successful CPR in Ofakim in southern Israel on a man who collapsed just before Shabbat began.
Two seriously injured in fire in Ofakim
Fire breaks out in apartment in Ofakim, west of Be'er Sheva. Paramedics treat two victims.
Owner of dogs which mauled 8-year-old girl arrested
8-year-old girl mauled by pack of 10 dogs in southern Israel recalls harrowing attack. 'I tried to call for my father, but I couldn't.'
7-year-old girl mauled by pack of dogs in southern Israel
Israeli girl hospitalized in moderate condition after being attacked by pack of dogs in town of Ofakim in the western Negev.
Teen's hobby: Dismantling - and stealing - electric bikes
String of thefts of electric bicycles in haredi neighborhood linked to local teen.
Residents protest Bedouin purchases in Ofakim
14 Bedouin families have purchased land in the national-religious community, infuriating locals and freezing sales to Israeli Jews.
Charges Filed Against Rabbi for Sexual Assault
Rabbi Shimon Amar of Ofakim named as rabbi arrested two weeks ago for molesting girls who came to him for guidance.
Dozens of Arabs Next to Kindergarten, No Security
Parents at Ofakim kindergarten refuse to send their children until guards placed to supervise Arab workers right at the gates.
Haredi Rabbi Accused of Sexual Assault
Unnamed rabbi from Ofakim will be brought for a remand hearing in Beersheva on Thursday.
Gaza Rocket Fire Continues Amid Ceasefire Rumors
While Egypt is reportedly working on a ceasefire agreement, Gaza terrorists fire 17 rockets on Israelis.
Direct Hit on Car in Ofakim: 4 Hurt, One Seriously
Two missiles intercepted by Iron Dome over Tel Aviv.
Zionist Youth Show Solidarity with South
Young Zionist activists travel to southern Israel to show unity with dancing, celebration.
Ofakim Shuts Schools, Joining Be'er Sheva
Southern town's mayor agrees with Be'er Sheva's that school should remain closed until rockets stop exploding.
Southern Israel's Children Have Fun on Ice
Hundreds of children from Ofakim arrive for a day of fun at the Ice Festival in Jerusalem, after a week under the threat of rockets.
Vilna'i Warns Rockets 'Not About to End'
Gaza rocket attacks on southern Israel aren't going to end this year, warned Home Front Command director Matan Vilnai'i.
Men Arrested for Vigilante Defense in Ofakim
Two men in Ofakim are accused of attacking an Arab family. They say the family had harassed local girls for years.
Gaza Terrorist Killed in IAF Counterstrike
An Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza was reportedly killed in an IAF retaliatory strike after at least 7 rockets were fired into Israel.
Grad Kills Ofakim Man On Way to Pregnant Wife
A 38-year-old Ofakim man died Saturday night of wounds sustained in a Gaza missile attack on Be'er Sheva, leaving a pregnant wife.
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