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October 7th

News and updates about October 7th

Agricultural crisis:

‘Hamas wiped out local agriculture’

Secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association and member of Sa’ad’s first response team talks about the irreparable damage that might be caused to the industry because of the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.

‘Hamas wiped out local agriculture’

Unanimous vote

National Day of Remembrance for October 7th Massacre

The government unanimously approved a National Day of Remembrance to be held on the 24th of Tishrei, to commemorate the October 7th massacre and the Sword of Iron War.

National Day of Remembrance for October 7th Massacre

Students demand Hebrew U fire rape-denying prof.

Hundreds of students demonstrate against Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who was suspended last week for denying that Hamas raped Israeli women on October 7th and accused Israel of genocide.

Students demand Hebrew U fire rape-denying prof.

Investigation:

BBC journalist liked celebrations of Oct. 7

Daily Mail investigation shows 2 journalists behind BBC report accusing IDF of humiliating Gaza medical workers have anti-Israel history, including liking celebrations of massacre.

BBC journalist liked celebrations of Oct. 7

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

The Israel Police have been preparing for an event similar to the October 7th massacre to strike other areas in Israel, including the need to evacuate casualties and handle multiple combat zones simultaneously.

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

Chicago:

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted

A man walking to a screening of a documentary about the October 7th massacre was surrounded and beaten by anti-Israel protesters.

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted

On their way to Gaza

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

Soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who were en route to join their battalion in Gaza stopped at the scenes of the October 7th massacre to sing and pray.

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

Turning the victim into the aggressor

Jews around the globe watch the world team up against the Jewish victim, claiming the Jew is the aggressor. Just like in the Middle Ages, just like in Nazi Germany. Op-ed.

Turning the victim into the aggressor

Amid Gaza war:

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

President of local Jewish community says as many as eight to nine antisemitic incidents are reported per day since October 7.

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

Hamas isn't stupid

Nope. They're not stupid. Far from it. Not now, not on October 6th, October 7th, or October 150th. Opinion.

Hamas isn't stupid

Poll:

40% of Netanyahu bloc voters favor early elections

The National Unity Party is weakening according to the poll but still wins 35 seats. The majority of the public is in favor of establishing a commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.

40% of Netanyahu bloc voters favor early elections

Cleared for publication:

Body of US citizen SGT Itay Chen held by Hamas

Chen, aged 19 when he fell, served as a combat soldier in the 75th Battalion of the Saar Hagolan (7th) formation.

Body of US citizen SGT Itay Chen held by Hamas

Precedent-setting:

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian said during an interview that she wanted to abolish Zionism and that Israel was lying about October 7th rapes.

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Arab affairs correspondent:

'Hamas is a culture of death'

Arab affairs correspondent, Tzvi Yechezkeli, speaks to Arutz Sheva: 'Our responsibility as Jews and Israelis is to stand up and say – this massacre was not some flickering moment in history. It could happen again.'

'Hamas is a culture of death'

The Israeli lesson for Western democracies

All democracies must reorganize their defense establishments to adopt a new war footing, just as Israel has been forced to do. Op-ed.

The Israeli lesson for Western democracies

October 7th sexual violence:

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Foreign Minister Israel Katz will leave for New York together with a delegation of family members of hostages. 'The people of Israel will not accept what happened, and won't stop until the UN prescribes Hamas as a terror organization.'

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Chilling testimony:

Hamas terrorist admits to murdering child

In footage from interrogation published by journalist Zvi Yehezkeli, Nuhkba Force terrorist says his job was to "kill everyone" when asked about his murder of a child.

Hamas terrorist admits to murdering child

UNRWA claims:

'Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties'

UNRWA report claims some of its employees who were released into Gaza from Israeli detention said they were pressured into falsely stating the agency has Hamas links.

'Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties'

'Bias and hatred against Israel'

Guterres makes another outrageous comparison

UN Secretary-General mentions sexual crimes committed by Hamas in the same breath as unverified claims of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Erdan: What kind of twisted conscience does he have?

Guterres makes another outrageous comparison

153 days later:

Search for massacre victims still underway

Months later, victims of the October 7th massacre are still unaccounted for, and the search for them in the Gaza border region continues.

Search for massacre victims still underway

UN Security Council:

Members demand emergency session on Hamas rapes

US, UK, and France call for emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss Hamas sexual crimes on October 7.

Members demand emergency session on Hamas rapes

#NOVA

Israeli UN Mission Holds Screening of Film #NOVA

Israeli UN Mission, in Collaboration with Temple Emanu-El and YES Studios, Holds Screening of Film #NOVA about Nova Festival Massacre with UN Ambassadors and Diplomats in Attendance

Israeli UN Mission Holds Screening of Film #NOVA

Breakthrough:

Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh

Yoram Fliter vanished while volunteering to help victims of the October 7th massacre. A new discovery could help search teams find what became of him.

Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh

From Nova Festival to Western Wall:

Heroes from Nova massacre recited 'Hagomel' blessing

Rami Davidian, who saved dozens from 10/7 massacre: 'For us, this marks the closure to thank the Almighty here for the miracle of being here and for the privilege of saving many youths.'

Heroes from Nova massacre recited 'Hagomel' blessing

IDF launches investigation into 10/7 failures

Chief of Staff announces investigation into the failure to predict and prevent the massacre of October 7 in letter to IDF commanders.

IDF launches investigation into 10/7 failures

North Korea practices Hamas-style assault

South Korea has expressed growing concerns that North Korea is learning from the Hamas assault on October 7th how to bypass the fortifications between the two countries.

North Korea practices Hamas-style assault

ISA launches investigation into Oct. 7 massacre

ISA director Ronen Bar has ordered an operational investigation into units connected with the massacre, joining the IDF in an attempt to better prepare for the future and address past failings.

ISA launches investigation into Oct. 7 massacre

Most UNRWA workers who took part in Oct. 7 are dead

MKs informed during closed hearing that almost all UNRWA employees known to have participated in the Hamas massacre on October 7 have since died.

Most UNRWA workers who took part in Oct. 7 are dead

Watch:

100-year-old evacuee who met Hitler returns home

Yocheved Gold, who saw Hitler at the Berlin Olympics as a child, was evacuated from Kibbutz Sa'ad after the Hamas attack on October 7. Now she returns to the community where she has lived for nearly 8 decades.

100-year-old evacuee who met Hitler returns home

UK:

Foreign Office seminar describes Hamas as 'moderate'

A lecture given to British diplomats claimed that Hamas's political department is a moderate group and that Israel is at fault for the October 7th massacre for its treatment of Palestinians.

Foreign Office seminar describes Hamas as 'moderate'

2 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Airstrike in Beit Hanoun takes out 2 terrorists who participated in massacre in Nir Yitzhak.

2 October 7 terrorists eliminated

The IDF's warning letter from October 6th

A letter from the IDF Intelligence Corps warning of the Hamas attack was supposed to have been delivered to the Prime Minister. The massacre happened first.

The IDF's warning letter from October 6th

Erdan to UN chief:

'Convene Security Council to discuss Hamas rapes'

Israel’s UN Ambassador calls on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres immediately convene the Security Council to discuss the UN report which acknowledged the sexual crimes committed by Hamas during and after October 7.

'Convene Security Council to discuss Hamas rapes'

Watch

Israeli women leaders call out: Never again!

Newly released unity video features members of leading Israeli women's organizations from all sectors, calling on the world to never be silent following the atrocities committed by Hamas against women on October 7.

Israeli women leaders call out: Never again!

MK Almog Cohen:

'10/7 is Israel's 9/11; but from here we will rise'

MK Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'Europe made a big mistake when it opened its door to all the immigrants and now they are paying the price, but they have to understand this is not the maximum price. The price will be very much higher.'

'10/7 is Israel's 9/11; but from here we will rise'

Foreign Ministry:

'Convene the Security Council immediately'

Following UN report on Hamas' sexual violence on October 7, Israel’s Foreign Ministry calls for Security Council to convene with the aim of designating Hamas as a terrorist organization.

'Convene the Security Council immediately'

UN report:

'Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed rape'

Israeli Ambassador questions whether the UN will take action after releasing a report finding compelling evidence of Hamas' sexual crimes on October and against hostages or if it will continue to ignore the Israeli victims.

'Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed rape'

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas treated Israeli women like animals'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari describes recording of UNRWA teacher who took part in October 7 massacre in which a female hostage was described as a 'horse' and as property.

'Hamas treated Israeli women like animals'

Recordings reveal:

UNRWA teachers took part in Oct. 7 massacre

IDF publishes recordings of 2 UNRWA teachers who served as Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who participated in the massacre, 1 of whom claimed to have kidnapped a Jewish woman.

UNRWA teachers took part in Oct. 7 massacre

Erdan to UN:

'You are complicit in Hamas rapes'

Israel's ambassador to the UN screens testimonies from witnesses to Hamas' atrocities on October 7, demands end to international silence and difference on the mass rape of Israeli women.

'You are complicit in Hamas rapes'

806 civilians murdered since Oct. 7

The National Insurance Institute has released statistics on the number of Israeli civilians killed or injured since the October 7th massacre.

806 civilians murdered since Oct. 7

Senior IDF officer:

'General Staff has forgotten to take responsibility'

Senior officer furious about Chief of Staff decision to appoint IDF colonels during a war – without assuming severe outcome of October 7th.

'General Staff has forgotten to take responsibility'

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations:

IDF officers consulting with lawyers

The military defense is currently providing legal advice to IDF personnel due to be interrogated regarding the murderous Hamas attack.

IDF officers consulting with lawyers

Sderot schools reopen 5 months after massacre

60% of students return to school today, 5 months after October 7 massacre, with many parents and students still fearful for their safety.

Sderot schools reopen 5 months after massacre

UNRWA investigation:

UN hoping to receive material from Israel

UN spokesperson says investigators expect to receive materials from Israel related to its accusations that UNRWA staff took part in October 7 attacks.

UN hoping to receive material from Israel

Including political wing

New Zealand designates all of Hamas a terror org.

New Zealand's says "we can no longer distinguish between the military and political wings of Hamas" following October 7. At the same time, sanctions against "extremist Israeli settlers" were announced as well.

New Zealand designates all of Hamas a terror org.

Reuters, AP sued by Nova festival victims' families

Families of Nova festival victims filed a lawsuit against Reuters and AP at the Jerusalem District Court: "Those journalists infiltrated Israeli territory alongside Hamas operatives. Nothing can justify someone documenting a heinous crime in real time."

Reuters, AP sued by Nova festival victims' families

Father of freed 9-year-old:

'If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again'

Thomas Hand, father of nine-year-old Emily who was freed from Hamas captivity after 50 days, says Israel must “finish the job” against Hamas.

'If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again'

Gallant:

'Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7'

Defense Minister warns Hamas seeks to turn Muslim holy months 'into the second phase of their plan that began on October 7,' with the support of Hezbollah and Iran.

'Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7'

Report:

Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6

Due to evidence from the ISA, General Yaron Finkelman and ISA director Ronen Bar both made their way to their headquarters before the invasion, but no additional troops were moved south.

Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6

Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away

The couple became a viral sensation online with the story of how Rachel served Hamas terrorists cookies while waiting for security forces to rescue them.

Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away

Government approves support for massacre survivors

The new plan will include a number of initiatives to benefit survivors, as well as providing a single authority to which survivors can apply for help.

Government approves support for massacre survivors

Only hours before the massacre:

Hundreds of terrorists changed to Israeli SIM cards

Just hours before the surprise attack on Israel on the morning of October 7th, hundreds of terrorists switched their phones to Israeli SIM cards

Hundreds of terrorists changed to Israeli SIM cards

Unintended consequences

The October 7th massacre and its antisemitic aftermath have awakened a good many Jews and recalibrated their priorities. Op-ed.

Unintended consequences

Italian PM:

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Shelter that rescued Gaza region dogs burns down

Animal rescue activist Ran Pachima went into the Gaza border region immediately after the war began to save animals whose owners had been evacuated or killed. Despite tragedy finding his home as well, he is still determined to start again.

Shelter that rescued Gaza region dogs burns down

The silence of the feminist lambs on Hamas horrors

Not loudly condemning the rapes of October 7 — or any rapes — is a massive step backward for the women — and men — of the world….Op-ed.

The silence of the feminist lambs on Hamas horrors

General refused promotion:

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

Soldiers from multiple units who support Brigadier General Barak Hiram to turn to Chief of Staff amid reports he will not be promoted to Gaza Division Commander due to shelling in Be'eri.

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

Israeli First Lady:

'We felt betrayed by human rights orgs' silence'

First Lady Michal Herzog spoke to UCLA students about the new ARCCI report about Hamas' widespread and systematic use of rape and gender-based sexual violence.

'We felt betrayed by human rights orgs' silence'

IDF:

Residents near Gaza border can return home

The IDF has concluded that there is no security reason preventing the residents of several evacuated Gaza border communities from returning to their homes.

Residents near Gaza border can return home