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News and updates about bereaved families

Bereaved daughter writes

One building in Kiryat Arba - eight murdered

Bat Sheva Sadan writes about the building where her parents lived - eight of whose residents were murdered in terror attacks, the most recent being Aharon Cohen, who was murdered at the Gush Etzion Junction.

One building in Kiryat Arba - eight murdered

Supreme Court:

What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

The Supreme Court heard a petition by the families of Nahal Oz lookouts who were killed in the October 7th massacre. The families are demanding the full footage from the day of the incident.

What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

Family releases footage of deceased hostage

The family of Meny and Ayelet Godard, killed during Hamas captivity and during the October 7 massacre, releases footage of the couple in their safe room during a 2021 Gaza operation. 'It's not over 'till it's over.'

Family releases footage of deceased hostage

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The Goldin family’s final journey with Hadar

On Tuesday evening, footage was released from inside the Goldin family’s vehicle as they accompanied the coffin of Lt. Hadar Goldin on his final journey - moments before his funeral.

The Goldin family’s final journey with Hadar

Bereaved families to Witkoff, Kushner

'Do not be the terrorists' lifeline'

The HaGevura Forum sent a letter on Monday to President Trump's representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner calling on them not to pressure Israel to free the 200 terrorists trapped in Rafah.

'Do not be the terrorists' lifeline'

Hadar Goldin's sister

'Without the people of Israel Hadar wouldn't be home'

Hadar Goldin’s siblings make statement following the return of their brother's remains 11 years after he was killed by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

'Without the people of Israel Hadar wouldn't be home'

After officers beat him:

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

National Security Minister Ben‑Gvir and Police Commissioner Levy met with Dovi Yudkin after he was assaulted during a demonstration, reaffirming citizens’ right to protest and pledging accountability.

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

Bereaved father's message to US

'We found many allies, good people that felt our pain'

Ruby Chen eulogizes his son Itay, 2 years after Itay was murdered on October 7. 'I apologize that it took two years to bring you back.'

'We found many allies, good people that felt our pain'

Bereaved brother beaten near ousted military advocate's home

Police used violence against bereaved brother Maj. Dovi Yudkin, brother of Capt. Israel Yudkin, of the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, who was killed in action in Gaza.

Bereaved brother beaten near ousted military advocate's home

Itay Chen's family

'We will not stop until the last hostage returns home'

Ruby Chen, father of Itay Chen, says: “Our personal journey may have reached its conclusion, but not the hostage families’ collective journey - we will NOT rest, will NOT stop, until the last hostage returns home”

'We will not stop until the last hostage returns home'

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

Thousands of people, including the president and current and former Chiefs of Staff, accompanied the late Col. Assaf Hamami to his burial at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery.

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

'Finally returned home':

Sahar Baruch buried next to brother he tried to save

Hundreds accompanied deceased hostage Sahar Baruch today on his final journey in Kibbutz Be'eri.

Sahar Baruch buried next to brother he tried to save

Senior commander reveals that he is deceased hostage's uncle

Tomorrow Sahar Baruch will be laid to rest in Be'eri. He was killed in captivity during a failed Sayeret Matkal rescue operation in December 2023.

Senior commander reveals that he is deceased hostage's uncle

Iris Haim condemns honorary degree granted to activist mother

Iris Haim, mother of hostage Yotam Haim who was killed in IDF error, condemns honorary degree granted to Einav Zangauker, stridently anti-Netanyahu mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker.

Iris Haim condemns honorary degree granted to activist mother

170 Israeli Mothers Seek Healing in Historic US Mission

170 Israeli mothers and children who lost loved ones in the war are coming to America for a historic healing journey-and you can meet them Deal, NJ

170 Israeli Mothers Seek Healing in Historic US Mission

'You were a human shield for us'

Hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of murdered hostage Yossi Sharabi, who was kidnapped during the October 7 massacre and murdered in Hamas captivity.

Hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest

IDF Chief holds first operational forum amid Gaza developments

IDF Chief Staff Eyal Zamir convenes operational forum to assess changes in Gaza, ongoing ground operations, and strategic updates, holds a panel with released hostages and bereaved families.

IDF Chief holds first operational forum amid Gaza developments

Rachel Goldberg, widow of fallen soldier, remarries

Two months after announcing engagement, Rachel Goldberg, widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, remarries to Aminadav Rotenberg.

Rachel Goldberg, widow of fallen soldier, remarries

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Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action

Eitan Nitzan, a reservist and alumnus of the Elon Moreh yeshiva, reached the place where his brother Gilad fell in Gaza.

Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action

One year since his death:

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's family sings his tune

Marking one year since Rabbi Avi Goldberg fell in battle in Lebanon, his family performs the tune he composed. Watch.

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's family sings his tune

Fallen soldier's sister: 'This is the last battle'

Ayelet Goldin, sister of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014, says she is 'terrified of the day they'll say, 'We did everything.''

Fallen soldier's sister: 'This is the last battle'

Father of slain hostage reveals son's heroic act during abduction

Father of slain hostage IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi shares how his son revealed great resourcefulness, remaining calm and attempting to save his life during his kidnapping.

Father of slain hostage reveals son's heroic act during abduction

Son of Ramot terror victim named after murdered father

Widow of Ramot Junction terror attack victim Yisrael Matsner holds circumcision ceremony for newborn son, naming him after his murdered father.

Son of Ramot terror victim named after murdered father

Live from Mount Herzl:

Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war against Hamas

Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the 'Swords of Iron' war against Hamas in Gaza begins at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by Israel's heads of state and the heads of the security establishment.

Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war against Hamas

Chilling recordings of Guy Illouz

Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.

Chilling recordings of Guy Illouz

Victims' families to receive notices of murderers release

Starting today, families who lost loved ones to terrorist attack will receive personal notices that the terrorists who murdered their family members will be released under the ceasefire deal.

Victims' families to receive notices of murderers release

Iris Haim: 'Rejoice quietly, in a trembling voice'

Iris Haim, mother of kidnapped and killed hostage Yotam Haim, calls on Israeli public to rejoice with modesty and remember the fallen soldiers and the hostages who will never return to their families.

Iris Haim: 'Rejoice quietly, in a trembling voice'

Naveh Hy"d's mother:

Two years in which time has stood still

I get up each morning and daven, raise my children, work, and try to go forward. But a part of me remains at Simchat Torah 5784.

Two years in which time has stood still

Two Years Later:

'I'm sorry, I couldn't save you'

Ben Sukhman, CEO of Be'eri Printshop, who lost his mother, the late Tami Sukhman, in the Be'eri massacre, read a personal poem he wrote in which he described moments of fear, loneliness and longing.

'I'm sorry, I couldn't save you'

During talks with Hamas

Netanyahu's commitment to bereaved families on the war

Members of the Hagvura Forum board met with the Prime Minister and urged him not to end the war without meeting all the goals and before Hamas is completely defeated.

Netanyahu's commitment to bereaved families on the war

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Samaria emergency services held a special tribute this week for Naveh Winklestein, the son of police officer Elad, who was murdered in a shooting attack.

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

One-third of bereaved family members have not returned to work

A first-of-its-kind study of 205 bereaved family members from the Swords Of Iron war found that more than one-third of respondents have not returned to work.

One-third of bereaved family members have not returned to work

Charlie Kirk's widow speaks for first time

Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, gave her first public address since Charlie was assassinated. "My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. He showed the ultimate and true covenantal love," she wept.

Charlie Kirk's widow speaks for first time

Bereaved Father:

'We must not assign collective blame for Charlie Kirk's murder'

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic murder, Hagai Lober, whose son was killed in action in Gaza, urges against assigning collective responsibility.

'We must not assign collective blame for Charlie Kirk's murder'

Daughter of terror victim:

'He really loved Israel, he always made us laugh'

Daughter of Levi Yitzchak Pash who was murdered in the Ramot attack, speaks with Arutz Sheva about how her father symbolizes the true unity that should exist within the people of Israel.

'He really loved Israel, he always made us laugh'

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

Hundreds of bereaved families from around Israel attend last night of Selichot at the Western Wall to take part in the prayers and draw shared strength.

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

Right wing parties:

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Following tragedy: Rabbi Leo Dee remarries

Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a terror attack two years ago, remarries to Aliza Teplitsky.

Following tragedy: Rabbi Leo Dee remarries

Shtivi family alerted on the way to memorial event for Idan

The Bnei Akiva branch in Gitit inaugurated a community garden in memory of Idan Shtivi. His family was on the way to the dedication event when they received word that his body had been recovered.

Shtivi family alerted on the way to memorial event for Idan

Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Families of the hostages launched a nationwide protest this morning as part of a declared 'day of civic struggle' to demand the cabinet agree to a hostage deal.

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Watch: Son of fallen IDF reservist sings his father's song

Be'eri Hershkovitz, son of fallen IDF soldier and beloved high school principal Yossi Hershkovitz, ascends stage at Jerusalem event, singing his fallen father's song; singer Yonatan Razel accompanies Be'eri and his mother Hadas on the clarinet.

Watch: Son of fallen IDF reservist sings his father's song

Rachel Goldberg, whose late husband fell in Lebanon, gets engaged

Rachel, widow of the late Captain (res.) Rabbi Avi Goldberg, who fell in Lebanon, got engaged tonight to school principal Aminadav Rotenberg.

Rachel Goldberg, whose late husband fell in Lebanon, gets engaged

Bereaved families to PM

'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'

The Hagvura Forum responds to reports Hamas has agreed to a partial deal allowing it to keep 10 living hostages, urge Netanyahu not to accept such a deal.

'Hamas is playing games with our loved ones - time for victory'

Nova bereaved families

'Our anger & fury is directed only at the enemy, not our people'

The 'Law and Justice Forum,' which represents 150 families who lost loved ones at the Nova massacre, rejects the call for an economic strike on Sunday to protest the planned operation in Gaza City.

'Our anger & fury is directed only at the enemy, not our people'

Bereaved parents dispute claim of unified support for strike

Bereaved mothers Laly Dery and Ofra Lax dispute Channel 12 News report of unified support for strike to shut down Israeli economy next week.

Bereaved parents dispute claim of unified support for strike

Slain hostage's brother

'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'

Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was kidnapped to Gaza and murdered by Hamas terrorists, shared that the IDF succeeded in locating a message from his brother from the period before his death in captivity.

'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'

Bereaved father:

'Don't confuse issue with Gaza hunger, it's Hamas' problem'

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter was murdered on October 7, criticized the campaign to claim there is starvation in Gaza: "There is no hunger in Gaza, and if someone is hungry, it's their problem and Hamas' problem."

'Don't confuse issue with Gaza hunger, it's Hamas' problem'

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

PM responds to call from bereaved families from the Hagvura Forum to cut off aid to Gaza to ensure the aid does not go to Hamas.

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

Surprised But Valiant:

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

Hundreds pay last respects to Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll

Rabbi David Noll, father of fallen soldier, leads attendees in minute of silence and grief in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Hundreds pay last respects to Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll

Brother of Fallen Druze Officer:

'If we do not retake Joseph's Tomb, his death was in vain'

Thousands of Israeli worshippers visited Yosef's Tomb last night, including Mahdi, the older brother of fallen Druze Border Police officer Madhat Youssef, who called for Israel to retake the holy site.

'If we do not retake Joseph's Tomb, his death was in vain'

Dani Elgarat reveals:

'My brother died in captivity - they thought he was a pilot'

Dani Elgarat, brother of hostage Itzik Elgarat, says he died under Hamas interrogation, after being falsely accused of being a pilot. 'He never came back.'

'My brother died in captivity - they thought he was a pilot'

Bereaved Families: 'Gafni's comments are dangerous'

Dozens of bereaved families have asked that the Council of Torah Sages demand that MK Gafni apologize for his statements regarding the war in Gaza.

Bereaved Families: 'Gafni's comments are dangerous'

Fallen soldier's brother:

'Mom opened the door and screamed in pain, 'They've come''

Gregory, whose brother was killed in the APC incident in Khan Yunis, shares with Arutz Sheva the moment his family received the heartbreaking news.

'Mom opened the door and screamed in pain, 'They've come''

OneFamily Founder:

No one should be alone, especially following October 7th

OneFamily founder Marc Belzberg tells Arutz Sheva about the organization's growing initiatives to support more than 1000 families who have lost loved ones since the October 7th massacre.

No one should be alone, especially following October 7th

Bereaved Family:

'Too many lives lost, this must end'

The family of hostage Yair Yaakov urged the government to speed up the process of recovering the remaining 53 hostages as part of their eulogy for Yair.

'Too many lives lost, this must end'

Widow of fallen soldier Maoz Fenigstein marries his friend

Odeya Fenigstein, whose husband Maoz fell in Gaza, weds Elhanan Atiya, a close friend of Maoz.

Widow of fallen soldier Maoz Fenigstein marries his friend

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Right-wing activist attacked outside Yair Golan's home

Activist from the "Choosing Life" forum of bereaved families attacked outside the home of Yair Golan, who later sat and talked with the attacker.

Right-wing activist attacked outside Yair Golan's home

Father of slain embassy staffer: 'She was our role model'

The family of Sarah Milgrim, who was murdered together with her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky in an antisemitic shooting in Washington DC two weeks ago, spoke for the first time since the murder of their daughter with CBS News.

Father of slain embassy staffer: 'She was our role model'