October 7th

Reservists' denounce lax discipline over October 7th massacre

Resentment continues over the symbolic punishments the Chief of Staff imposed on those held responsible for the October 7th massacre.

Praise for Oct. 7

Kafr Qassem resident charged with incitement to terrorism

According to the indictment, just ten days after the war began, the defendant posted four Arabic-language posts on her Facebook page in which she incited acts of terror and expressed support for the Hamas massacre.

Families of Hamas attack victims sue Binance

Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies.

Aide:

Arafat would have expanded war after Oct. 7, not condemn it

In an extensive interview, Arafat’s aide says the late leader would have expanded the war after October 7 and reveals new claims of poisoning and internal conspiracy.

'There will be no cover-up':

Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff

People close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say additional measures will be taken against senior IDF officers following the investigations into the October 7th massacre.

The hidden conclusion:

IDF finds naval officer bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses

The IDF’s personal conclusions against Ashdod Naval Commander Capt. Eitan Paz over failures on Oct. 7 were kept hidden from the public, despite determining he bore responsibility.

Terror financing allegations

October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao

Victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging the crypto giant laundered over $1B for Hamas and other terror groups.

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

The IDF Chief of Staff’s office issued a rare rebuke of Defense Minister Katz, accusing him of politicizing the Turgeman Report and harming military readiness by freezing appointments.

Report:

Critical warning reached Unit 8200 a day before October 7 attack

A day before the Hamas massacre, Unit 8200 received a warning about the use of significant weapons by Hamas, but the information did not receive immediate attention.

The unanswered messages

Where was the IDF's intel chief the night before the massacre?

A timeline submitted to the Turgeman Committee shows that repeated warnings and urgent updates accumulated hours before the October 7th Massacre, while Intelligence Directorate Chief Aharon Haliva was largely unreachable and slow to respond.

IDF Chief of Staff:

October 7 was a systemic failure, responsibility must be upheld

'IDF failed in its primary mission on October 7th; I’ve taken personal steps to ensure it is never repeated,' IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.

Senior IDF officers skip meetings on October 7 failures

Former military intelligence head, Unit 8200 head, fail to attend discussions initiated by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding the October 7 failures.

IDF Chief dismisses Gaza Division intel officer

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir dismissed the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer, LTC A., who scoffed at repeated warnings ahead of October 7, after months of controversy over his continued appointments and presence in intelligence units.

Hostage survivor:

'Israeli comedian kept me going under the ground'

Hostage survivor Maxim Herkin visits the set of comedian Shalom Asayag’s new series and tells him that his stand-up show kept him going him during the difficult moments in captivity.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Personal measures for senior officers over October 7 failures

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir summons former and current senior officers, to review their roles before and during the Hamas attack, after which he will deliver personal conclusions and clarify potential command measures.

How Hamas tracked 100,000 IDF soldiers for years

A Hamas intelligence network monitored about 100,000 IDF soldiers on social media for five years, infiltrated closed groups, and used the information to build simulators and train terrorists with VR headsets. An Air Force officer testified: “Hamas knew the base better than I did.”

Help fight his fight

Two years later: The ZAKA hero still fighting - for his own life

While Israel moves forward, Natan Kenig remains trapped in October 7. The 27-year ZAKA veteran who held a cutting board as shield now fights for his restaurant and suppliers who trusted him. He still answers every call. Who answers his?

Soldiers posted, terrorists learned:

This is how Hamas disabled tanks near Gaza on October 7th

An IDF investigation reveals that Nukhba terrorists learned about the secret disabling system on the Merkava Mark 4 tank, after gathering accurate intelligence from soldiers' posts on social media.

Survivor of Holocaust and October 7th passed away

Ruth Haran Hertzman, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor who lived through the 10/7 massacre in Be’eri, has passed away. Her son Avshalom was murdered and seven family members were taken hostage to Gaza.

Tribute to Trump

Mezuzah from destroyed house on its way to White House

Twins Gali and Ziv Berman from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, who were taken captive on 10/7, will present the mezuzah from their burned home to President Trump.

Captivity survivor to CNN:

'G-d gave me the strength to be strong'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reflects on two years in Hamas captivity, his faith, and the moments that sustained him as he prepares to meet President Trump in Washington.

Cleared for publication:

Southern Command intelligence officer ignored Hamas attack

Lt. Col. Ariel Levovsky, who served as the Southern Command intelligence officer during the October 7th massacre, has been revealed as having known of the Hamas plan - and ignoring it.

Supreme Court:

What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

The Supreme Court heard a petition by the families of Nahal Oz lookouts who were killed in the October 7th massacre. The families are demanding the full footage from the day of the incident.

Levin to head panel defining mandate for Oct. 7 inquiry c'tee

Justice Minister Yariv Levin will head the ministerial committee tasked with drafting the mandate for the inquiry into the October 7 failures.

Hundreds gather at Beeri cemetery to honor Meny Godard

Family members deliver emotional eulogies as the Beeri community lays Meny Godard to rest after 769 days in Gaza, marking a long-awaited moment of farewell.

Ben Gvir slams former Shin Bet chief: A failure

National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

Deceased hostage's mother shares concerns

Talik Gvili, mother of SFC Ran Gvili, whose body is still held by Hamas, says she’s met PM several times and praises public support: 'We feel an enormous embrace.'

Government to advance independent 10/7 inquiry commission

The government has decided to back an independent commission of inquiry into the events of October 7th, which will aim to receive widespread public trust.

October 7th massacre:

Ben Gvir: 'Investigate AG as well'

In a discussion on establishing a national inquiry committee, Minister Ben Gvir demanded to also investigate the Attorney General. The ministers prefer a non-political committee.

UN offical claims no investigation found rape committed on Oct. 7

United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women Reem Alsalem falsely claimed that there was "no rape" committed during the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, ignoring the UN's own investigation.

Freed hostage in first speech:

'I was exposed to images from the square, you gave me hope'

Freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal gives powerful speech at Hostages Square, recalls October 7, honors murdered friends, and urges Israel to bring home the remaining hostages: “I am finally home.”

Government to debate inquiry committee into October 7 massacre

The government is set to discuss forming a committee to investigate the events of October 7, following a Supreme Court ruling requiring an update on the matter within 30 days.

IDF officer who ignored massacre warnings returns to service

An intelligence officer who called the scenario of a Hamas incursion "entirely imaginary" and ignored warnings that contributed to the failure, has returned to active service in the IDF Intelligence Department.

Over two years later:

Terrorists' weapons, used during Oct. 7 massacre, found in Be'eri

Over two years after the October 7 massacre, weapons and communications devices used by Hamas terrorists to massacre the community are found in Kibbutz Be'eri's preschool.

Report:

Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

Washington Free Beacon reveals Iran is arming Judea and Samaria terror cells with drones, rockets, and explosives to replicate Oct. 7.

IDF probe review uncovers major gaps in October 7 investigations

Expert panel reviews 25 IDF inquiries, exposing systemic flaws, intelligence gaps, and failures in organizational culture in military preparedness ahead of the October 7th attack.

'May we be the last to suffer'

Final farewell to Lior Rudaeff, 763 days after October 7 heroism

Thousands gathered at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak to honor Lior Rudaeff, killed on October 7 and laid to rest over two years later after a long struggle to bring him home.

Belgium suspected to be hiding October 7th terrorist

An investigation by JID reveals that a Hamas militant filmed taking part in the October 7 massacre is living in Brussels and leading a normal life. A request for his arrest has been submitted to the police.

Arab Zionist to Arutz Sheva:

October 7 exposed deep antisemitism in Arab world

Syrian-born Arab Zionist Rawan Osman says October 7 exposed entrenched antisemitism in the Arab world and calls on leaders to confront Hamas and support regional peace.

Report:

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.

10/7 report disclosed:

The document the Air Force didn’t want you to see

An internal investigation conducted after October 7th reveals how early warnings of Hamas activity in Gaza were ignored or downplayed as top Air Force officers remained unaware - and one crucial figure slept through the night.

Help the hero

One year later: the hero who saved everyone can't save himself

Time is running out. For 30 years, Natan Kenig brought joy as event producer and chef. Now the "invisible wounded" veteran can't attend friends' weddings. Creditors won't wait forever. October 7 destroyed his business, left crushing debts.

Investigation reveals:

IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously

Operational report on Ein Habesor battle reveals IDF failed to protect the community, residents credited with repelling terrorists.

Heartbreaking:

Ofir Tzarfati laid to rest - for a third time

Hundreds gathered at Ofir Tzarfati’s grave for a third time after additional remains returned from Hamas captivity. His grieving family mourned anew at the reopened grave.

While the South burned

The Shin Bet was worried about 'Jewish terror'

As Hamas rampaged in southern Israel, the only thing a Shin Bet representative at the police HQ had to warn about was armed Jewish groups seeking revenge.

Hamas official:

'Al-Aqsa Flood' sparked global awakening against Zionism

In Al Jazeera interview, Khalil al-Hayya says October 7 was 'natural result' of 77 years of 'occupation' and calls for global action against Israel's leaders.

Chief of Staff:

'It is the time to look the failures squarely in the face'

The Chief of the General Staff. Eyal Zamir, said to the IDF Commanders’ Forum: “We convene today after two years, arriving at a pivotal turning point in the combat. Out of the great failure of October 7th, we have achieved enormous, multi-front accomplishments.”

Israeli study:

Hostage families’ suffering linked to newly defined trauma

A peer-reviewed study by Israeli researchers introduces a new model of trauma called ‘Dynamic-Static Ambiguous Loss,’ revealing the lasting impact on families of October 7 hostages.

The road to October 7:

An attack 1500 years in the making

The horror of October 7 can’t be separated from the centuries of anti-Jewish violence that preceded it. Opinion.

Eitan Mor recounts the horrifying moments

In a newly released video, freed hostage Eitan Mor recalls the chaos of the October 7th Massacre and his final moments of contact with Elyakim Libman, who was killed while rescuing others.

Selfie with 'my partner'

Eitan Mor's humorous reaction to abductor's elimination

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor posted a light-hearted Instagram story after learning that his abductor was eliminated.

IDF confirms:

The score has been settled

The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of eight Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7, including those responsible for the abductions at the Supernova Music Festival.

Coalition chair reveals:

Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Ofir Katz claims there were internal attempts within Likud to replace Netanyahu after October 7. “Various people wanted it, I’m glad they failed.”

Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission

Netanyahu’s circle is considering forming a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, even without opposition participation, amid quiet talks for cooperation.

The Diaspora awakening:

Everything we felt sure of was wrong. Where to go from here?

What has become clear is that the events of October 7th didn’t cause Jews to lose their friends. It exposed their enemies, including those they thought were friends. What now? Opinion.

Louisiana:

Lawmakers demand answers on Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US

Louisiana Republicans demand answers after Hamas terror suspect Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi was found living in the US, allegedly entering under Biden’s border policy and concealing affiliations on his visa.

MK Malinovsky to Arutz Sheva:

'Advancing legislation to prosecute Nukhba terrorists'

MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beytenu speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Knesset about promoting legislation that would enable the prosecution of Nukhba terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

'Crushing, truly unbearable'

Murdered hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest

Convoy of dozens of motorcyclists led the funeral procession, honoring Ronen’s life, courage, and spirit as family, friends, and supporters came together to pay their final respects.

Tal Haimi's widow: 'We have reached a sad closure'

Ela Haimi, wife of Tal Haimi, Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response commander murdered by Hamas on October 7th, said her husband’s return brings 'real closure' and urged an end for all hostage families.

Watch:

Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Uriel Baruch laid to rest after his body was returned to Israel in the hostage deal.