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News and updates about October 7th

Former hostage: 'I am still recovering'

Former hostage Segev Kalfon marks one year since release, reflects on 738 days in captivity: 'Still learning to live again.'

Former hostage: 'I am still recovering'

Three years after Oct. 7:

One in five Israelis still struggling to function

New research by Clalit and the Brookdale Institute finds that 20% of Israelis continue to experience severe difficulties in daily functioning due to mental health issues, with young women particularly affected.

One in five Israelis still struggling to function

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who helped lead the October 7 massacre on the Kissufim outpost and participated in abducting Israelis.

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

'You're part of that evil'

Israeli journalist answers Mamdani

Yonit Levi responds to NYC Mayor's Oct. 7 statements, arguing against comparing the massacre to Israel's war, and saying that doing so on that day in particular is 'inexcusable.'

Israeli journalist answers Mamdani

After backlash

Columbia claims 'October 7th Blush Sauce' was accidental error

Columbia University apologizes after a dining menu lists "October 7th Blush Sauce" on the Hamas massacre anniversary, calling the wording an accidental error.

Columbia claims 'October 7th Blush Sauce' was accidental error

'You can't have it both ways'

Amit Segal challenges Avi Gil's October 7 account

Channel 12 News political commentator Amit Segal challenges claims made by Netanyahu's former military secretary, Avi Gil, regarding intelligence warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack.

Amit Segal challenges Avi Gil's October 7 account

Sderot Yeshiva: Three years, two Simchat Torah celebrations

Moving video contrasts Simchat Torah at Sderot Yeshiva just hours after the October 7 massacre, with students singing under armed guard, and this year's celebrations filled with dancing and joy. Watch.

Sderot Yeshiva: Three years, two Simchat Torah celebrations

Mamdani spit on the graves of October 7 victims

Acknowledging the reality of who the aggressors were, the scale and barbaric nature of the atrocities they committed, and the basic humanity of the victims, would put the war into a “context" Mamdani can never admit. Opinion.

Mamdani spit on the graves of October 7 victims

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

A Palestinian Arab with ties to Hamas was arrested on suspicion of posting a video glorifying the October 7 massacre on the third anniversary of the massacre.

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

"Don’t Leave Me on My Own"

Captivity survivor sings with Zusha

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov joined musical duo Zusha for a joint performance of their hit “Don’t Leave Me on My Own" at an October 7 memorial event in New York.

Captivity survivor sings with Zusha

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El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed walks away when asked by a reporter why he had not marked the October 7 Hamas massacre.

El-Sayed walks away when asked about October 7 anniversary

Repeats genocide accusations

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his October 7 anniversary statement and again accuses Israel of genocide, despite criticism from Israeli and Jewish officials.

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

Zach and Montana

Showing real 10/7 footage to 10/7 deniers

On the third anniversary of October 7th, Zach Sage Fox and Montana Tucker put deniers in VR headsets to watch the footage from that day, then bring out two survivors who were there.

Showing real 10/7 footage to 10/7 deniers

From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.:

Former military sec. reveals what happened before Hamas attack

Former military secretary Avi Gil recounts the dramatic hours leading up to October 7, including the initial 3:55 a.m. alert, his 6:29 a.m. call to Netanyahu, and an alleged attempt to alter official records.

Former military sec. reveals what happened before Hamas attack

'Are you from Israel?':

Police officer who saved two girls relives October 7 horror

Three years after Hamas’ massacre, Staff Sgt. Maj. Rami Cohen returns to the Sderot police station, where he rescued two little girls hiding beside their murdered mother before being shot 14 times and left wounded for two hours.

Police officer who saved two girls relives October 7 horror

Son and two sisters:

Three funerals, one family and shattered lives

the place where their lives were cut short

Three funerals, one family and shattered lives

Opinion:

Mamdani’s October 7 statement betrays victims & rewrites history

On the anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned remembrance into an indictment of Israel. His moral inversion fails the victims, New York's Jewish community, and the next generation. Op-ed.

Mamdani’s October 7 statement betrays victims & rewrites history

After 3 years of silence

PM's military Secretary reveals calls on morning of massacre

Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, who was alongside Netanyahu on the morning of October 7, raises suspicions of an attempt to alter the official records of calls with the Prime Minister.

PM's military Secretary reveals calls on morning of massacre

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How incitement convoy that rampaged through south was dealt with

Yoav Unit officers blocked a convoy of motorcycles and scooters whose riders were driving recklessly while carrying Islamic Movement flags, deliberately choosing October 7 for their demonstration.

How incitement convoy that rampaged through south was dealt with

3 years after 10/7

IDF observation unit being rebuilt

Three years after October 7, the IDF is overhauling its observation unit: Operations rooms will be moved farther from the border or fortified..

IDF observation unit being rebuilt

'I felt God was listening'

Terrorist held a gun to his head, Itay Regev prayed

Former hostage Itay Regev recalls being shot on October 7, his farewell call with his father, and the moment a terrorist held a gun to his head.

Terrorist held a gun to his head, Itay Regev prayed

Adi Marciano to daughter Noa:

'You never taught me how to be a bereaved mother'

At the national memorial ceremony, Adi Marciano delivers a poignant tribute to her daughter, IDF lookout Noa Marciano, who was abducted alive on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity.

'You never taught me how to be a bereaved mother'

On October 7 anniversary

Anti-Israel protesters rally at Columbia, NYU

Anti-Israel protesters gather at Columbia University and NYU on the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre, chanting pro-intifada slogans.

Anti-Israel protesters rally at Columbia, NYU

Three years later

Father still waits for the son he lost at Nova

Marking three years since the October 7 massacre, Dror Tzfati makes his first memorial visit to the Nova festival site near Re'im, where his son spent his final hours.

Father still waits for the son he lost at Nova

On October 7

House leader condemns Hamas massacre, but also criticizes Israel

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns the October 7 Hamas massacre but also criticizes the devastation in Gaza and calls for a Palestinian state.

House leader condemns Hamas massacre, but also criticizes Israel

Leiter blasts Mamdani

'Hard to find a sentence that isn't a lie'

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter sharply criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his October 7 anniversary statement accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

'Hard to find a sentence that isn't a lie'

'Trust was shattered'

Bereaved relative calls for full Oct. 7 probe at ceremony

Omri Shifroni, who lost family members in the massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri, speaks at national memorial ceremony and calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and restore public trust.

Bereaved relative calls for full Oct. 7 probe at ceremony

'We will NEVER forget'

Trump marks three years since October 7

President Trump marks three years since the October 7 massacre, honoring the victims and survivors and vowing to always stand against terror and evil.

Trump marks three years since October 7

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National October 7 families memorial ceremony

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi and actress Shani Cohen host the October 7th Families memorial ceremony at Park Hayarkon, marking three years since the massacre.

National October 7 families memorial ceremony

‘For unity in the nation’:

Rabbi Kalmanson recites Kaddish at 10/7 memorial

Rabbi Benny Kalmanson, whose son Elhanan fell while rescuing residents of Be’eri, recited Kaddish and called for unity and mutual responsibility.

Rabbi Kalmanson recites Kaddish at 10/7 memorial

3 years since October 7, Israel is more necessary than ever

The pro-Hamas protests on the anniversary of October 7 prove why Jews still need a safe haven.

3 years since October 7, Israel is more necessary than ever

‘He was in my arms’:

Menachem Kalmanson breaks down Recounting brother’s death

Menachem Kalmanson tearfully recalled how his brother Elhanan was shot while rescuing residents of Kibbutz Be’eri after hours of lifesaving missions.

Menachem Kalmanson breaks down Recounting brother’s death

Herzog at Nova site: ‘We will dance again, we will live again’

Marking three years since the October 7 massacre, President Isaac Herzog addresses memorial ceremony at Nova Festival site in Re’im.

Herzog at Nova site: ‘We will dance again, we will live again’

‘A disgrace to NYC’:

Mamdani slammed for turning massacre into attack on Israel'

Israeli, US, and Jewish officials condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Mamdani slammed for turning massacre into attack on Israel'

Knesset demands: Bring October 7 Nukhba terrorists to trial

ועדת החוקה פתחה בדקת דומייה ובקריאת תהילים את הדיון ביישום החוק להעמדת מחבלי הנוח'בה לדין.

Knesset demands: Bring October 7 Nukhba terrorists to trial

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Thousands demonstrate in London - Haddad confronts them

Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad confronted thousands of demonstrators in London and shouted: “On October 7, 1,200 Israelis, Arabs and Jews, were murdered together."

Thousands demonstrate in London - Haddad confronts them

Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims to mourn Israelis murdered and abducted on October 7 before accusing Israel of committing “war crimes" in Gaza and condemning continued US military support.

Mamdani uses October 7 anniversary to attack Israel

Three years later:

Thousands at site of Nova massacre

Thousands visited the site of the Nova Festival, where hundreds of civilians and security forces were murdered during the October 7th Massacre.

Thousands at site of Nova massacre

The Lionesses of October 7

On October 7, 2023, ordinary women found themselves facing extraordinary circumstances as thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel from Gaza with the purpose of killing and kidnapping as many people as possible.

The Lionesses of October 7

German Chancellor's October 7th message

On the third anniversary of October 7, Friedrich Merz vowed Germany will stand firmly with Israel, defend its right to exist and fight antisemitism every day.

German Chancellor's October 7th message

At 6:29 a.m.

Herzog opens October 7 memorial events with candle-lighting

President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, open Israel’s October 7 memorial events by lighting a candle at 6:29 a.m. at the President’s Residence.

Herzog opens October 7 memorial events with candle-lighting

Post-Oct. 7

IDF transforms operations, implements sweeping reforms

IDF data reveals the scale of three years of fighting and sweeping reforms in intelligence, border defense, reserves and military readiness.

IDF transforms operations, implements sweeping reforms

Akunis invites Mamdani to watch October 7 massacre film

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis invites NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view IDF footage of the October 7 Hamas massacre amid Mamdani’s ongoing criticism of Israel.

Akunis invites Mamdani to watch October 7 massacre film

In memory of Oct. 7 victims

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags lowered

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders US and Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of Hamas’ October 7 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack.

Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags lowered

'It can never be erased'

Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Israel’s UN mission marks three years since October 7 with Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud sharing their story as US envoy Mike Waltz vows it won’t happen again.

Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Remove Israeli flag:

Member of European Parliament knocks over Israeli flag

Rima Hassan faces backlash over removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial exhibition. France’s Foreign Minister said the allegations, if true, warrant EU sanctions.

Member of European Parliament knocks over Israeli flag

‘Time for him to pay’:

Nova security chief sues Ronen Bar over October 7

Nova security chief sues Ronen Bar for NIS 2.5 million, alleging he failed to pass on critical warnings that could have saved lives on October 7, 'He did not pass on vital information, he is responsible for this massacre.'

Nova security chief sues Ronen Bar over October 7

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Bar Kuperstein returns to Nova site and puts on Tefillin

Captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein returned to the Nova festival site from which he was abducted, put on tefillin in memory of those murdered, and called on the public to join him.

Bar Kuperstein returns to Nova site and puts on Tefillin

Rabbi Yosef Zini:

'We don't have days of gratitude for thousands of miracles'

Shin Bet chief's father blasts Simchat Torah memorial day: 'No value whatsoever in this unfortunate decision'

'We don't have days of gratitude for thousands of miracles'

Ahead of October 7

NSC warns of attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad

Ahead of the third anniversary of the massacre, the National Security Council warns of an increased risk of attempted attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad and calls for heightened vigilance.

NSC warns of attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad

Gevurah Forum:

Bereaved families demand accountability three years after 10/7

Dozens of families from the Gevurah and Din V’Tzedek Forums demand an investigation of October 7 failure, accountability for those responsible, and lessons to be learned.

Bereaved families demand accountability three years after 10/7

Biden envoy: There was no warning before the massacre

Former Biden administration Middle East envoy says neither the US nor Israel had an intelligence warning ahead of the October 7 attack.

Biden envoy: There was no warning before the massacre

US court allows lawsuit against Palestinian-American to proceed

US court allows lawsuit filed by US victims of October 7 massacre against businessman Bashar al-Masri, alleging that Masri provided assistance to Hamas, to proceed.

US court allows lawsuit against Palestinian-American to proceed

Avinatan Or reveals: Terrorist promised another October 7

Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or shares terrorist's chilling message from just before his release - and his own powerful response.

Avinatan Or reveals: Terrorist promised another October 7

Guterres marks October 7 with call for a permanent Gaza ceasefire

UN chief António Guterres condemned the massacre as an abhorrent terror attack while calling to make the current ceasefire permanent.

Guterres marks October 7 with call for a permanent Gaza ceasefire

‘Not My Responsibility’

Gaza intelligence chief fights blame for October 7

The Gaza Division's intelligence officer on the morning of the October 7th massacre has filed a series of objections to the IDF assigning him personal blame for the Hamas invasion.

Gaza intelligence chief fights blame for October 7

Ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary:

Professor who backed Hamas to address Berkeley students

Former Columbia professor Mohamed Abdou, who expressed support for Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad after October 7, will address Berkeley students a day before the anniversary of the massacre.

Professor who backed Hamas to address Berkeley students

Bereaved families respond to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

Bereaved families criticize Eyal Zamir for stating the IDF failed on October 7: “The soldiers who fought the enemy with their own bodies are not the failure."

Bereaved families respond to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

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The Scenes Inside Soroka Hospital on October 7

Watch the special broadcast from Kan 11: Chilling footage from Soroka Hospital on October 7th revealed for the first time, alongside the heroic battle of the medical staff to save lives.

The Scenes Inside Soroka Hospital on October 7

Rival fans, brothers in captivity:

Jerusalem mural honors Ori and Hersh

New Teddy Stadium mural honors Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, rival Jerusalem soccer fans who forged a powerful bond in Hamas captivity.

Jerusalem mural honors Ori and Hersh