October 7th

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Unit 8200's failure

Soldiers at Unit 8200 identified unusual events in the Strip but did not warn anyone beyond six emails to an irrelevant address.

Injured and bruised:

Video of Aryeh Zalmanovich's abduction released

Video footage showing October 7 abduction of 89-year-old Aryeh Zalmanovich is released, showing him on a motorcycle bruised, injured, and with his head bandaged.

Freed hostage:

'I still see my captor in front of me, I'm shaking'

Mia Schem, who was kidnapped on October 7 and freed after 54 days, speaks about the post-trauma she is still dealing with since her return.

PA ruling party salutes imprisoned October 7th terrorists

The Central Committee of the Fatah movement released a statement in which it 'saluted the steadfastness of our heroic prisoners in the occupation prisons.'

Is it selfish to turn away from collective tragedy?

I find myself avoiding reminders of October 7. Op-ed.

'Fanatics will lead us to destruction if we don't eradicate them'

'Jerusalem was conquered not by the strength of the enemy on the walls, but by Israel's weakness. Internal battles between fanatical factions weaken us from within,' says Prof. Elbashan, Dean of Ono College.

Hostage's last words to parents:

‘I love you, see you tomorrow' - 311 nights ago

Rachel, mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, says that she trusts PM Netanyahu and security experts, who expressed support in the discussed hostage deal. 'I'm not a military tactician, I'm just a mother.'

OU Executive VP pens new lamentation for October 7th

The lamentation composed by Rabbi Moshe Hauer for Tisha B’Av in the wake of the events of the last year has been sent to Jewish communities around the world.

New Tisha B'Av kinah laments October 7th massacre

Chairman of 'Sulamot' Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon has composed a special kinah (elegy) in light of the events of October 7 and Swords of Iron.

Shiri Bibas's cousin:

'We fully believe that they are alive'

Yossi Schneider, whose cousin is being held hostage by Hamas together with her husband and two sons, says that many Israelis, including politicians, sent them messages in an attempt to convince his family that the four are dead.

Netanyahu to Time:

'I am sorry, deeply, for October 7th'

In a cover page article with Time Magazine, the Israeli Prime Minister expressed remorse for the first time for the events of October 7th, 'You always look back and you say, 'Could we have done things that would have prevented it?''

Bilha Yinon, last missing person from October 7, was murdered

IDF informs family of Bilha Yinon that after 10 months, it has been determined that Bilha was murdered during the Hamas massacre.

Human Rights Expert:

UNRWA probe 'sad, pathetic testamant to rot at UN's core'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights tells Arutz Sheva the UN's acknowledgement 9 UNRWA employees 'may' have participated in October 7 massacre proves UNRWA's support must be immediately cut off.

Foreign Ministry on UNRWA:

'Too little too late, but the truth is starting to come to light'

Foreign Ministry responds to UN probe which acknowledged that UNRWA employees may have been involved in October 7 massacre: The UN must fire them immediately and not sweep the issue under the rug.

COGAT on UNRWA:

'Support valid humanitarian organizations in Gaza'

Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories responds to UN probe on UNRWA employees' involvement in October 7 massacre: The fact that a UN organization was infiltrated by a terror organization should be a concern to all humanitarians.

Amb. Erdan:

'UNRWA investigation a disgrace, too little, too late'

Israel's UN ambassador reacts to OIOS investigation finding 9 UNRWA employees "may" have participated in October 7 massacre, demands resignation of Secretary-General and closing of UNRWA.

UN admits UNRWA employees may have been involved in 10/7 massacre

Office of Internal Oversight Services completes investigation into accusations 19 UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre, says there is evidence to say 9 "may have" done so.

Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Hamas terrorist Ismail Nofal, who was responsible for rocket launches toward Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, eliminated in Nuseirat area.

Document reveals:

Al Jazeera journalist was a Nukhba terrorist

IDF reveals Hamas document from 2021, proving that Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul, who participated in the October 7 massacre, was in fact a Nukhba terrorist.

Mother confronts UNRWA head:

'UNRWA kidnapped my son, I want him back'

Ayelet Samerano, whose murdered son Yonatan was kidnapped to Gaza by an UNRWA worker on October 7th, confronted UNRWA Secretary-General Philippe Lazzarini during a celebration in Switzerland.

Terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Ismail al-Ghoul participated in the October 7th massacre and took part in the filming and dissemination of videos of attacks on IDF soldiers.

The children of October 7, 2023

A psychotherapist writes about the traumas of Israeli children after the Nukhba massacre. Op-ed.

'A shameful scene'

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

Military Police detain soldiers guarding Hamas terrorists at the Sde Teiman detention facility on suspicion of abusing detainees.

'Their Jewish doll'

Male Oct. 7th victim recounts brutal rape by Hamas terrorists

D., who survived the massacre at the Nova Music Festival, told the Daily Mail about how a gang of Hamas terrorists sexually assaulted him. 'I felt such shame, like something in me was damaged.'

Freed hostage decribes abuse: 'They hurt me deliberately'

Maya Regev says that while she was treated for a gunshot wound to her leg in Gaza after being shot and kidnapeed from the Nova music festival, those treating her deliberately hurt her.

Moving:

Singer Shlomi Shabat sings at wedding of Nova massacre survivors

Singer Shlomi Shabbat promised Ben Binyamin and Gali Segal, survivors of the October 7 massacre at the Nova festival, that he would sing at their wedding. Now, he keeps his promise. Watch.

In operation in Khan Yunis:

IDF recovers bodies of five hostages

IDF recovers bodies of hostages Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz, in a military operation in the Gaza Strip. They will be buried in Israel in the coming days.

Police:

Remains found in vehicles that burned on October 7th

The police have begun examining charred remains found in vehicles that were hit with anti-tank missiles during the massacre to determine if they are bone fragments.

Footage from Gaza:

Hostage Matan Zangauker led on motorcycle

Footage shows two Hamas terrorists leading Matan Zangauker, who was abducted on October 7th, on a motorcycle as Gazans cheer in the background.

The message sent by Sinwar weeks before the massacre

Channel 12 News reports that, weeks before October 7, Hamas leader sent a leader to Israel that a flare-up was expected in the prisons.

MKs to State Prosecutor:

'Admit that you made a mistake and resign'

MKs on the Knesset Constitution Committee criticized State Prosecutor Amit Aisman for the decision to investigate released soldiers suspected of 'murdering' Hamas terrorists.

Nir Oz inquiry:

Gaza Division failed, command didn't know what was happening

The inquiry into the IDF's failures in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th found a disastrous lack of understanding by the command of what was transpiring on the ground.

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Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC

Washington Post comes under fire over post on X which appeared to be critical of parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra: "They don’t talk about Israel’s assault on Gaza."

Be'eri resident:

'IDF soldiers are our true heroes'

Chaim Yellin, resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, spoke to Israel National News on the conclusions of the military investigation into the events of Oct. 7 and the difficulty in restoring trust between the IDF and residents.

'Yes To Life, No To Terrorism'

Event commemorates anniversaries of multiple terror attacks

Organized in collaboration with the Families Forum to mark 30 years since the AMIA bombing, 32 years since the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina, and 9 months since October 7th the gathering united survivors and families affected by the attacks.

Moving:

'Release party' for injured Golani soldier released from hospital

Rahamim Levi, a Golani soldier injured on October 7, was transferred to Ichilov Hospital for a long rehab period. Now, he is going home.

'Omer, we love you'

Parents of hostage Omer Neutra speak at RNC

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American Omer Neutra who was taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7 attack, speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Omer, we love you. We won't stop fighting for you.

Military Intelligence probe:

Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years

The Military Intelligence Directorate investigating internally the oversight which led to October 7. The assumption was that Hamas was deterred and was not seeking to start a war.

Human Rights Expert:

HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the newly released Human Rights Watch report on Hamas war crimes refuses to acknowledge Hamas's systemic use of rape.

Following criticism:

IDF delays publication of Kibbutz Nir Oz investigation

Publication of the investigation into the failures that led to the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz delayed following criticism of investigation into Kibbutz Be'eri massacre. IDF: 'Investigation for Kibbutz Nir Oz not yet complete.'

'Investigations only after the war'

Netanyahu meets with families of fallen IDF observers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with families of soldiers killed in the attack on the Nahal Oz base on October 7th, and clarified that investigations of the attack will be held only once the war is won.

Bereaved mother:

'It feels like they're murdering my daughter again'

Bereaved mother Galia Hoshen had harsh criticism for the judicial system which, in her view, is concerned with the protection and care of terrorists and murderers and the prosecution of soldiers who gave their lives in battle.

IDF refutes soldiers' criticism

'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

IDF Spokesman R. Adm. Daniel Hagari refuted criticism by soldiers who claimed that the IDF's inquiry into the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri was lacking important information.

Watch:

The chilling testimony of Danielle and Emilia Aloni's survival

Project Remember publishes AI-illustrated testimony of October 7 massacre survivor and freed hostage Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her five-year-old daughter Emilia.

Bereaved father shouts:

'The victims should fund the terrorist's defense?'

Emotions ran high during a Knesset Constitution Committee discussion regarding the funding of legal defense for terrorists who committed the October 7th massacre.

Court ordered Israel:

Pay legal fees for over 100 Nukhba terrorists

Following new legislation in Knesset, Israeli court orders government to pay for private attorneys for over 100 of Hamas' Nukhba terrorists.

UNRWA chief:

'We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini tells JNS the agency disputes allegation that UNRWA helped funnel millions of dollars to Hamas by insisting on paying employee salaries and other expenses in US dollars, rather than Israeli shekels.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi Herzi Halevi spoke to the press about the strike targeting Mohammed Deif and the inquiry into October 7th.

IDF probe into Oct. 7 finds:

IDF failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Be'eri

Investigation into massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri, where 101 people were murdered and 30 taken hostages, finds failures by the military

Be'eri Investigation:

'No personal responsibility taken'

A resident of Kibbutz Be'eri who was present during the presentation of the findings, which will be published to the public this evening, described the reaction of those present in a conversation held at the David Hotel at the Dead Sea.

Be'eri Investigation:

'We must have met a different IDF'

Harsh criticism followed the IDF's presentation of the investigations of the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri.

'I want to say thanks'

Anat marked her husband's birthday at his grave

Anat Meir lost her husband Major (res.) David Meir on October 7th during a heroic battle in Kibbutz Be'eri. 'This year, I say thanks for things I never imagined I'd say thanks for.'

IDF observers' parents demand footage of daughters' last day

Families of IDF observers who were murdered on October 7 write to Chief of Staff saying they will petition the Supreme Court if he does not allow them to see and hear the last videos and recording of their daughters alive.

American Jews’ Oct. 7

How do Americans, especially but not only Jews, demilitarize the hate propaganda against Israel and against America? Op-ed.

Oct. 7th Investigation:

Government to send additional documents to State Comptroller

The government secretariat announced that it will soon transfer documents related to the failures of October 7 to the office of Comptroller Matanyahu Englman.

Study:

66% of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms after Oct. 7th

New study from University of Haifa researchers shows that 91% of Israelis living abroad were exposed to anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in the first two months of the war.

The first time since Oct. 7:

Zikim Beach to open to the public

About 20 soldiers are expected to secure Zikim Beach 24 hours a day. A 60-meter shelter will be built at the site.

IDF:

October 7th investigations nearing completion

On Thursday, the IDF is expected to present the investigation to the residents of Be'eri and to bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the battle for Be'eri. The public will be able to access the investigation on the IDF website.

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and gave support to Yisrael Bitton, who was suspected of murdering a terrorist involved in the massacre.

Be'eri families to be shown conclusions of October 7 probe

The investigation also probed the shelling of the home of Pesi Cohen. Its details will be provided to the families near the end of the week.