Report:
6,000 terrorists took part in October 7th massacre
New reports have surfaced regarding the extent and detail of the October 7th massacre.
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News and updates about October 7th
Unheeded:
IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel
A new report shows that an intelligence officer urged his superiors to resume tapping into Hamas's tactical channels, but his superiors decided to delay the decision until after the High Holidays had ended.
October 7th and the majesty of God
This period has been a defining moment, as across the world in that Jewish students and families are confronting a harsh reality - they cannot afford to take their security or identity for granted anywhere. Opinion.
The October 7 Massacre and the Israeli response
Seth J. Frantzman's book avoids casting blame and focuses on the processes that the Gazan terrorists used to accomplish the October 7 massacre, the processes of Israel's response and the resilience and heroism of ordinary Israelis. Review.
IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who participated in 10.7
Abd al-Hadi Sabah was one of the leaders of the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz during the murderous October 7th Massacre. Throughout the war, Sabah led and advanced numerous terrorist attacks against IDF troops.
UN receives Israel's report on Hamas abuse, torture of hostages
Ministry of Health submits report on abuse of Hamas hostages to UN, documenting widespread abuse, including sexual attacks, beatings, starvation, and isolation.
In Gaza operation:
14 Hamas terrorists eliminated, including Oct. 7 terrorists
Six of the 14 terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya and Beit Lahia participated in the October 7 massacre.
Torah dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7 massacre
Yeshiva staff and students, as well as Ashdod's mayor, attend Torah scroll dedication honoring Major Chen Bouchris, who fell in battle on the morning of October 7 while defending southern Israel from the invading Hamas terrorists.
NYT report:
IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7
New York Times ridiculed for reporting that the IDF's rules of engagement are different in a formally-declared war than during previous skirmishes with Hamas and after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust
Bereaved father:
'No to an irresponsible deal'
Eliyahu Libman, whose son Elyakim was murdered on October 7, explains his opposition to the hostage release deal in its current form.
Defense Minister:
'IDF must release full recordings of fallen soldiers'
Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to release nearly complete recordings from the night of October 7th to the families of soldiers killed in the massacre.
Bereaved father:
'IDF cheated us'
Eyal Eshel, father of the fallen soldier Roni Eshel, criticized the IDF's release of the radio recordings from the night before the October 7th massacre.
Families of IDF lookouts livid
'If this isn't a mistake, it's disappointing'
Families of IDF lookouts who were murdered at Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, 2023, receive radio recordings of their daughters from the IDF, express outrage over the fact that the recordings were cut off at 4:48 a.m. on October 7.
10/7 inquiries:
Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement
The investigation into the intelligence gathering operations on the Gaza border on the eve of the massacre found that the Gaza Division did not interpret unusual movements on the border to be preparations for the attack.
Bereaved husband and father:
'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion
Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''
TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz
Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.
The night before the massacre:
The partial situational assessment and the failed intel
An investigation into the night of the massacre found that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi did not order a full situational assessment despite understanding that something unusual was happening.
'Kinocide'
Hamas attacks on, weaponization of families named in new report
New report co-authored by Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children and Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Right details how Hamas targeted the family unit on October 7.
Over anti-Israel backlash:
NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled
NYC comedy club cancels show after anti-Israel backlash over event meant to heal division following Oct. 7 terror attacks.
'Unacceptable and disturbing'
California DMV revokes 'LOLOCT7' license plate
California Department of Motor Vehicles revokes and apologizes for personalized truck license plate which was perceived as mocking Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Truck owner's son says the plate had no connection to the attack.
Appalling:
Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism
Columbia University professor who referred to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel as “awesome” is set to teach an upcoming course on Zionism at the institution.
Biden:
'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'
President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.
Watch:
Rabbi Yaakov Ariel recites Kaddish prayer in Nir Oz
Senior religious Zionist rabbis toured the Gaza envelope and called for a deal to release the hostages that would not harm Israeli security.
In meeting with hostages' families
House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free the hostages
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with hostage families in Washington, D.C., reaffirms both the current and incoming administrations’ commitment to securing the release of all hostages.
New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS
Working with established philanthropists, family foundations, leading high-tech companies, and Israeli companies the Merit Spread Foundation became the leading channel for raising funds for the victims of the 7th of October massacre and the wars that followed.
Over suspected terror ties:
WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members
US-based charity World Central Kitchen dismisses dozens of Palestinian Arab staff members working in Gaza following warning from Israel that they had links to terrorist groups.
New York Times:
UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives
The New York Times confirms, based on documents confiscated by Israel, that UNRWA employees were terror operatives and equipped with weapons.
A coup attempt in the shadow of Oct. 7
Many fingers are pointed in the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the evidence says otherwise. Opinion.
In Kibbutz Nir Oz
Minister Strock meets freed hostage
Minister Orit Strock visits Kibbutz Nir Oz and meets with the leadership and the residents: Together we will rebuild the kibbutz.
Canadian advocacy group:
'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) blasts Amnesty International’s report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza: Instead of holding terrorists accountable, Amnesty inexplicably inverts the narrative, blaming Israel for the violence perpetrated against it.
Over a year after 10/7:
IDF to provide weapons to all female observers
The decision follows criticism that female observers were left defenseless when their bases were invaded on October 7.
Rescued hostage Luis Har:
'My views have completely changed since I was kidnapped'
Luis Har, who was rescued from the heart of Rafah in a heroic operation, speaks about the harrowing experience of being held captive by Hamas and about how he has changed since the ordeal.
IDF:
Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad
Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.
FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for immediate removal of “Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque”, in which gamers play as a terrorist who murders Israeli soldiers.
A year after 10/7:
Yehudit and Shmulik Weiss buried in Kibbutz Beeri
Shmulik was murdered on Oct. 7 in his home and Yehudit was taken hostage to Gaza; her body was located six weeks later near the Al-Shifa Hospital.
Shocking:
Canadian video game allows players to take part in massacre
A Canadian platform is selling a game allowing players to recreate the October 7th massacre.
Minister Smotrich:
'The heroism of the people of Kibbutz Nir Oz is an inspiration'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of Kibbutz Nir Oz: "We will continue to stand and work for the development and renewed growth of the kibbutz."
New data:
Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year
Executive Council of Australian Jewry finds Australian Jews experienced more than 2,000 anti-Jewish incidents over the past year, more than quadruple the number from the previous year.
IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi hints at resignation after the conclusion of October 7 inquiries. He emphasized the importance of the process and commander accountability.
Anti-Israel UN rapporteur:
'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, tells Piers Morgan: The fact that we call October 7 terrorism doesn’t justify what Israel has done since.
New TAU study:
Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature
'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.
Welfare Minister:
'There will be no rehabilitation without the hostages returning'
Minister Yaakov Margi visits kibbutzim evacuated after October 7, promises to continue assisting the residents.
'Your fight inspired so many'
Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye
Hazel Brief, whose son Yona succumbed to his wounds over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, parted from her son and looked back on the long fight for his life.
Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation
The Civilian Board of Inquiry into the October 7th massacre has published its findings, finding a series of Israel's top officials responsible for the State's failures that day.
Yona Betzalel Brief, injured in 7/10 massacre, dies of his wounds
Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, aged 23, from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, was severely injured in combat near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023.
Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist
IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire, additional Hamas terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.
5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders eliminated
Terrorists, including Nuhkba commander and another Hamas commander who led the massacres and kidnappings on the Mefalsim road on October 7th, eliminated.
Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy
What we saw on October 7, 2023—the largest and deadliest assault on Israel in decades—was not just another chapter in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, but a confirmation of trends outlined in an 2022 article. Opinion.
Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran
The lawsuit, submitted to the US District Court in Washington, outlines Iran’s financial and logistical support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations dedicated to Israel’s destruction.
Samaria Heroes:
Even in his death, Motti saved many lives
Revital Shamir, widow of Motti, who was killed on 10/7 in battle against Hamas terrorists, talks about her husband, saying: 'Even if we turn the clock back and do it all over again, Motti would do the same.'
Five Years Ago:
'We might wake up to a massive attack'
In February 2017, Bezalel Smotrich warned against 'a massive attack from Gaza with hundreds of casualties and hostages.' His warning was laughed off.
Gazan Cleric:
October 7th massacre contravened rules of Jihad
Gazan cleric Dr. Salman al-Dahi recently issued a fatwa stating that Hamas's attack went against Islamic law and jihad.
Flood 7.10
"God laughs at those who lament about the outcome of the causes they cherish." ‒ Jacques-Bénigne Bossue
Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN
Minister for Social Equality and Women Empowerment May Golan in letter to Elise Stefanik: The women of Israel who experienced the horrors of October 7th found no expression for their voices in UN institutions. Instead of supporting them, the UN has acted to silence them.
Info received hours before massacre passed to Netanyahu's office
Intelligence officer in the Prime Minister's Office received warning of the October 7 massacre hours before it happened, due to suspicious signs in Gaza - but was told that the events were not unusual.
October 7th:
Prime Minister's Office received warning 10 minutes before attack
The Shin Bet called Prime Minister Netanyahu's military secretary, Gen. Avi Gil, to inform him of the unusual moves Hamas had made the previous night, mere minutes before the massacre began.
Early sign of impending massacre:
Did the Prime Minister's Office know Hamas activated SIM cards?
Among the early warning signs of the October 7 massacre was the mass activation of Israeli SIM cards by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Was the Prime Minister informed?
Anti-Israel actions taken by Biden's administration after Oct. 7
On the one hand, Biden sent massive arms shipments to Israel, but his other hand did the list in this article. Now Trump can flip the script.
Oct. 7 investigation:
There was no betrayal, soldiers were victim to cyberattacks
IDF completes investigation examining weak spots in information security prior to the Hamas massacre, revealing how the terror group gathered information for use in the attack.
Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists
Yael Eshel, sister of lookout Roni, who fell on October 7 at Nahal Oz outpost, enlists today and will serve as an infantry instructor.
