October 7th

Murdered observer's father:

A soldier who escaped heard the girls cry until they went silent

The parents of murdered IDF observer Roni Eshel shared a haunting account and claimed that she and her peers were abandoned by the military.

'Testimonies Without Boundaries'

Writing the tragic history, as it is happening

Alon Penzel speaks with Arutz Sheva at the IAC conference about the decision to write a book that documents the October 7th atrocities without censoring the details.

UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in Oct. 7 attack

The UN, with the support of the US Department of Justice, claims that UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th massacre have immunity from prosecution.

After cancelling Oct. 7 event

University of Maryland sued by SJP

University of Maryland’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine files lawsuit against the school after the organization’s approval to hold a vigil on October 7 was revoked.

Trump at 2024 IAC Summit:

'If Harris is elected, Israel will be faced with annihilation'

Former US President and Republican presidential nominee speaks at opening plenary of the 2024 Israeli-American Council National Summit, beginning a three-day event commemorating the Oct. 7 terror attacks.

Trump:

'Israel has to defeat Kamala more than any other people on earth'

Former US President speaks at an event on antisemitism in Washington, DC: This ugly tide of antisemitic, pro-Hamas bigotry and hate will be turned back and crushed. You have to defeat Kamala Harris more than any other people on earth.

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

The mezuzah of the new embassy of Israel in Paraguay is from the home of Naor Hasidim and Sivan Elkabetz, who were murdered on October 7.

Nahal Oz lookout:

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Amit Yerushalmi, who served as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border, speaks for the first time to the civilian investigation committee examining the October 7 failures.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Cornell prof. who lauded October 7 attack back to teaching

Cornell University professor Russell Rickford, who lauded Hamas’ October 7 terror attack on Israel as “exhilarating” and “energizing”, is back teaching at the school.

Houthi ground offensive? Not unreasonable

Houthi forces are training for an invasion of Israel and occupation of IDF outposts and towns, just like Hamas on 10/7. Even if it seems impossible.

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

The Fatah organization, which represents the Palestinian Authority, publishes message of encouragement to Nukhba terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre.

'I had the means needed to prevent the 10/7 massacre'

After giving testimony at the civil investigation committee, Rafael Hayun tells about the equipment he had which could have prevented the 10/7 massacre; if they hadn't been confiscated 6 months earlier.

October 7: 1,500 rockets fired within the first 20 minutes

As Hamas terrorists rained 1,500 rockets on Israel within the first 20 minutes of the October 7 attack, a wave of 1,500 elite Nukhba terrorists used the cover provided by the sirens to infiltrate Israel, report says.

Southern Command chief on 10/7

'There's nothing to worry about at all'

Newly published text messages regarding the Supernova festival reveal the extent of the failure on October 7th.

'Zero responsibility'

Clinton criticizes Netanyahu in new book

Former US Secretary of State criticizes Netanyahu in her new book for taking "zero responsibility" for Hamas' October 7 attack.

'I failed, I am deeply sorry'

Commander of 8200 intelligence unit to step down

Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, the commanding officer of Unit 8200, the IDF's most prestigious intelligence unit, notified his commanders that he would step down in light of his part in the October 7th failures.

The Gazan journalist was really a terrorist

'Amru Abu Ridah presented himself as a journalist, filmed the October 7th massacre, and when he was arrested by the IDF, he admitted to being a PFLP terrorist.

IDF Officer:

'Individual soldiers are those who acted decisively on October 7'

A', an officer who fought in the Gaza envelope, criticized the IDF's investigations: "They talk about what you did and not about shortcomings. The investigations are empty of content and full of headlines."

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

State Comptroller Office:

Findings of probe into Nova massacre 'earthshaking'

Director-General of the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Yishai Vaknin, says the Comptroller report on the Nova festival massacre can't be published until the IDF cooperates with the probe.

What's delaying the October 7th terrorists' trials?

While the justice system is working to prepare cases against the terrorists who committed the massacre in southern Israel, they have not even been indicted yet, and it will take more time.

U. of Maryland revokes permit for pro-Palestinian Arab event

University of Maryland revokes permit for SJP and JVP event on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

Via Rafah Crossing:

Gazan journalist who invaded Israel, escapes to Egypt

Muthana al-Najjar, who filmed the abduction of Shiri Bibas and her sons, flees to Egypt via the Rafah crossing before Israel arrests him.

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated

IDF, ISA, announce the death of terrorist Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, who led the massacre in Netiv Ha'asara on the morning of October 7, 2023.

Former police official:

'Hamas didn't plan for festival, massacre was almost prevented'

Eyal Azoulai, the police officer who was the acting commander of the Negev District on the morning of October 7, revealed how the Supernova festival could have been saved - and what the results would have been.

Betrayal

The entire policy of Israel's elite after 7.10 boils down to twisting the government's arm and preventing victory over Hamas. Before 7.10, it threatened to destroy the country from within. And what about 7.10 itself? Opinion.

Survived the massacre:

Zvi Rubin, founding member of Nir Oz, passes away

80-year-old Zvi (Heshi) Rubin, who survived the Shabbat Simchat Torah massacre, after hiding for eight hours with his wife and family, passes away this weekend

Deadly shooting attack:

Murdered police officer lost his daughter on October 7th

Roni Shakuri, whose daughter Mor was killed while defending the Sderot police station on October 7, named as 1 of 3 police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron today.

U. of Maryland allows SJP demonstration on October 7

University of Maryland permits Students for Justice in Palestine to hold large-scale demonstration on the first anniversary of the Hamas massacre.

6000 terrorists infiltrated Israel:

The real numbers behind the October 7th attack

Newly-revealed numbers show that 6,000 terrorists - including 2,200 Gazan 'civilians' - infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7, and 1,000 more fired on Israel from Gazan territory.

In Depth:

What is the Civilian Board of Inquiry for October 7th?

As the government continues to deliberate on the possibility of establishing a board of inquiry for the October 7th massacre, some civilians have taken the task upon themselves.

'Hamas doesn't want a war'

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

October 7th anniversary:

The decision to prevent two ceremonies from overlapping

The Families' Ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre will begin at 7:00 and will not overlap with the State Ceremony which will begin at 9:00

Special Western Wall service for anniversary of massacre

Preparations are being made for the traditional Slichot prayers ahead of the High Holidays at the Western Wall, including a special service to be held on October 7th.

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

A letter that went viral online that was claimed to have been written by a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre was found to be fake after journalists attempted to find his family.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

7/10 symbol:

Pessy's house in Kibbutz Be'eri demolished

The house where 13 Be'eri residents were murdered: 'Your home was full of warmth and love. We will rebuild Be’eri,' says Pessy's daughter-in-law.'

Prominent music festival to feature tribute to the Nova victims

Attendees at this year’s Burning Man plan to pause one day at 6:29 a.m. to honor the Nova victims and their memory and will feature artwork memorializing them.

Trump in new video:

'Evil only respects one thing - unyielding strength'

Former US President publishes video which blames the Biden administration for the deaths of 31 Americans during Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and says that Trump kept the US out of wars through strength during his time in office.

Arab Zionist:

'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence'

Rowan Othman, a Syrian peace activist, is primarily focused on developing a positive relationship between Middle Eastern Arabs and Jewish Israelis.

'If there'd been no Disengagement, there'd be no Oct. 7'

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen notes 2005 Disengagement allowed Hamas to organize, train, for October 7 massacre.

Oct. 7th memorial ceremony:

Herzog's proposal to Netanyahu

President Isaac Herzog sent a proposal to Prime Minister Netanyahu following the dispute over the state ceremony to commemorate the October 7th massacre.

'Ignoring the noises; I will continue to lead the ceremony'

Minister of Transportation, Miri Regev, addresses criticism of her appointment as organizer of the 10/7 anniversary ceremony, adding: 'The ceremony will take place without an audience. It will not be broadcast live.'

Kfar Aza massacre inquiry

Hundreds of terrorists invaded kibbutz in 24 hours

The IDF inquiry found multiple failings in the security forces' response to the nearly 24-hour invasion of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, during which terrorists murdered 64 residents and abducted 19.

Ofakim and Sderot officials:

We will participate in the state October 7th commemoration

In contrast to the kibbutzim in the area, the Ofakim Municipality and officials in the Sderot Municipality say they are willing to participate in the ceremony, with Ofakim going so far as to offer to host it.

Outgoing Intelligence Chief:

'Responsiblity for failure is mine, I beg your forgiveness'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the outgoing head of the Military Intelligence Directorate. accepts responsibility for intelligence failures ahead of October 7 in tearful farewell address.

Report:

Government reconsidering October 7th ceremony amid opposition

As many of the kibbutzim that suffered the most during the October 7th massacre announce that they will not attend the state ceremony, the government is reconsidering.

Murdered hostage's wife:

'Thank you for saving me, I love you'

Yagev Buchstab, whose body was recovered from Gaza yesterday, was laid to rest at the Nirim cemetery on Wednesday evening.

Bereaved parents protest incoming IDF intelligence chief

Parents who lost children in the war protested the appointment of Maj. General Shlomi Binder as IDF Intelligence Directorate Chief claiming he was partially responsible for the October 7th massacre.

'I love you'

Shaq sends video tribute to child survivors of October 7

Former NBA superstar sends heartfelt video message to child survivors of Hamas’ October 7 attacks who are being hosted at a camp in Toronto, and adds a few Hebrew words too.

Look into their eyes: A letter to Antony Blinken

We ask that you look into our eyes of the widows, the children, the mothers and fathers of the victims of October 7th before you free terrorists. Op-ed.

Military investigators raid Otniel base near Hebron

One of the soldiers serving there said that IDF investigators were 'checking logs and interrogating soldiers about the first days of the war'

Post post-massacre remarks

State Attorney considering investigating 2nd singer

After recommending a criminal investigation into Eyal Golan, State Attorney Amit Aisman is considering opening an investigation into popular Israeli singer Kobi Peretz for remarks he made after the Hamas massacre.

State Attorney:

Investigate famous singer who said, 'Erase Gaza'

Amit Isman demands investigating famous Israeli singer who called to 'Erase Gaza,' a few days after the 10/7 attack, in which Gaza residents participated.

10/7 massacre supporter:

Antisemitic Imam 'respected BBC interviewee'

BBC interviews Imam Haitham al-Haddad, considered an extremist and antisemitic, who even supported October 7th massacre.

10/7 Anniversary:

Minister Regev, head of national memorial event

Minister Miri Regev has been appointed as head of the national memorial event, commemorating the first anniversary of the 10/7 Hamas terrorist attack.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Withdrawal from Lebanon and Gaza led to a loss of control'

Gideon Sa'ar spoke to the Civilian Investigative Committee and claimed that the misconception surrounding Gaza was led by the political echelon with the support of the security services and the media.