October 7th

IDF confirms:

Body of Thai farmhand Sontaya Ukkharsri returned to Israel

The second body returned on Saturday night was identified as that of Thai citizen Sontaya Ukkharsri, who was murdered in the fields of Be'eri on October 7th, 2023.

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.

FBI arrests October 7th terrorist living in Louisiana

FBI arrests Gaza native Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, accused of joining Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and entering the US on a fraudulent visa. He lived in Louisiana and faces charges of terrorism support and visa fraud.

Chief of Staff to 10/7 heroes

'You are the generation of victory'

The IDF Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, spoke with soldiers and commanders who fought in the battles on October 7 and told them, "From the brokenness and loss, your stories of heroism emerged, inspiring stories that prove there is hope. You are the generation of victory."

Will the Oct. 7th terrorists be put to death?

Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MKs Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky will advance a bill to accelerate trials of Nukhba terrorists behind the October 7th Massacre.

Tunisia campaign seeks to criminalize normalization with Israel

On the second anniversary of October 7, Tunisian activists launch a campaign to criminalize normalization with Israel.

President Herzog:

Elhanan was a pillar of fire

President Isaac Herzog spoke at a memorial service for Elhanan Kalmanson, who fell in battle after October 7, praising his spirit, courage, and unifying character, 'You lived with an Israeli hero.'

False flags, blood libels, and the October 7 attack

October 7 was not a false flag. It was a tragedy born of bias, blindness, and bureaucratic failure. Opinion.

Outrage:

New restaurant in Gaza named 'Nova'

Footage shows the new beachside restaurant in Khan Yunis that shares a name with the festival where Hamas terrorists murdered 378.

Hamas Guidelines:

Reach villages and IDF bases in less than 15 minutes

A document containing guidelines for 10/7 massacre, seized by IDF forces, shows Hamas leader's plan to mislead intelligence, quickly infiltrate Israeli territory, and carry out an exceptionally brutal massacre.

'Go to Hell!'

Watch: Hamas leader cuts interview after tough Gaza questions

Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq storms off a live TV interview after being pressed on October 7 and Gaza.

These were Yahya Sinwar's instructions for the October 7 massacre

Israeli intelligence locates document instructing Hamas terrorists to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians, set entire towns on fire, and document their actions, The New York Times reports.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Israel should have rejected US-imposed ceasefire deal

Jonathan Pollard tells Arutz Sheva that Israel’s acceptance of an American-imposed ceasefire reflects failed leadership and warns it could bring another national disaster.

Lest we forget:

Shattered forever - the story of October 7

How one day of horror shattered my political world view forever, Trump agreement or not. Opinion.

Naveh Hy"d's mother:

Two years in which time has stood still

I get up each morning and daven, raise my children, work, and try to go forward. But a part of me remains at Simchat Torah 5784.

Caroline Glick:

What have we learned from this war?

We have learned much about the barbarism of our enemies, but we have also learned that contrary to the expectations of our enemies, Israel’s staying power is stronger and longer than theirs. Opinion.

Giulio Meotti:

Europe must wake up - or the next October 7 will be on its soil

A Western pathology has shown its face: passion and admiration for the barbarians, hidden under the flag of pity. Little do they know that the barbarians will soon turn on them. Opinion.

Book Review:

What went wrong on October 7, 2023?

A new book says there were signs on the night of October 6th that something was wrong to the point that some of the higher-ups in the defense and intelligence establishment went to their offices late on the night of the 6th or early on the morning of the 7th. But they did nothing. Review.

Salt of the Earth series: October 7, 2023

Noam and Yishai Slotki Hy"d, brothers who saved Kibbutz Alumim

The two heard of the invasion, drove to the Gaza envelope armed with handguns, jumped out of their car at Kibbutz Alumim, and rushed towards the fighting at 9:40 a.m. They prevented the terrorists, who had killed 20 Thai workers living in a house outside it, from entering the kibbutz. In memoriam.

Herzog at Nova Memorial

“The world must understand the evil that was carried out here'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the memorial ceremony held on the site of the Nova Music Festival where more than 370 people were murdered.

Report:

The Chief of Staff's mistaken command on October 7th

New inquiry reveals the IAF did not make decisions independently on October 7, failing to attack hundreds of terrorists infiltrating Israeli territory. 'No intelligence, no preparedness.'

BBC apologizes for calling October 7 Massacre an 'escalation'

BBC faces renewed criticism after internal email marks two years since the October 7 massacre with wording many say minimized Hamas atrocities and reflected bias.

Ex-IDF investigator:

Military Police raid retaliation for criticizing Oct. 7 cover-up

Former IDF War Investigations head Oren Solomon says Military Police raided his home to smear his name, claims former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi influenced investigations of October 7th massacre.

In honor of Oct 7th:

New York City Hall lit yellow, flags flown at half-staff

"NYC will always stand with our Jewish community", Mayor Adams wrote, "both here at home and abroad"

Lindsey Graham

'Ensuring massacre wasn't successful means eliminating Hamas'

In message marking 2nd anniversary of Oct. 7 massacre, South Carolina Senator notes the attack was motivated by the desire to stop normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, 'the Iranian Regime’s worst nightmare.'

Two years after massacre:

Be'eri resident finds terrorist's phone in her demolished home

A Be'eri resident who survived the massacre found a cell phone belonging to the terrorist who invaded her home among ruins of her house. It is unknown what happened to the terrorist.

UK Prime Minister:

'Time does not diminish the evil we saw that day'

On 2nd anniversary of Hamas massacre British PM Keir Starmer says, 'Yom Kippur murders in Manchester are a stain on who we are.' FM reaffirms UK’s commitment to bringing home all hostages.

Netanyahu

'We will continue to work to achieve all war objectives'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement marking two years since the October 7 massacre. "We will continue to act to bring back the hostages, to dismantle Hamas rule, and to ensure Israel's security. Together we will stand - and together we will win."

Captivity survivors in DC:

'Until every hostage is released from Hamas's tunnels'

Nearly the entire Cabinet join captivity survivors, 10.7 survivors, and family of the victims and hostages for ceremony marking the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Washington DC.

Watch

National memorial ceremony marks 2 years since 10/7 massacre

The memorial ceremony began with a moment of silence in the presence of tens of thousands of participants and a live broadcast to millions of viewers in hundreds of community screenings around the world.

Herzog

From darkness of 10/7 emerged courage and heroism

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Herzog states: 'The story of Israel is the story of resilience, of a people who will never give up, never give in, and never stop believing that light will overcome the darkness.'

Trump to host Edan Alexander at White House today

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Trump will host Hamas captivity survivor and US citizen Edan Alexander.

Italy bans rally honoring anniversary of Hamas massacre

Authorities in Bologna ban anti-Israel rally marking the anniversary of October 7, amid nationwide unrest. Israeli envoy intervenes; Milan Jews hold discreet memorial under police protection.

Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt:

‘Our faith remains unbroken, but our patience has run out’

Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt marks two years since the October 7th massacres, urging Europe to confront rising antisemitism and defend Israel’s right to security.

Diaspora Ministry reveals:

The October 7th Files

The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs has launched a website revealing collections of Hamas documents emphasizing how the horrors of the October 7th massacre were planned in detail and over time.

'You will never stand alone'

US Ambassador to Israel marks two years since October 7 massacre

On the attack’s second anniversary, the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee honors the victims, highlights efforts to free remaining hostages, and reaffirms America’s unwavering support for Israel.

Two years later:

The bell no longer tolls

The bell has fallen silent, absorbed into the undulation of the sirens. Perhaps there is no one left to listen. But the Rav said: "The Jew is obligated to inform the world that his blood is not cheap. Vengeance for its own sake is forbidden, but when it comes for the sake of deterrence and self-defense, it is the elementary right of man." Opinion.

Two years of war:

1,152 have fallen since October 7, 2023

New data from the Ministry of Defense reveals that 1,152 members of Israel's security forces have fallen since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, including 487 under the age of 21.

Call It October 7

Everything about the day was planned for maximum cruelty. No analogues in modern history exist. Call it simply October 7. Opinion.

Bereaved father memorializes son in Sukkah decorations

Moshe Shapira, father of Aner, who was killed in the October 7th massacre, shares his Sukkah decorations dedicated to the teachers killed since the massacre.

You can help him:

ZAKA hero fights to rebuild two years later

27-year ZAKA veteran held a cutting board as shield during October 7 massacre. Now the beloved chef can't enter his own kitchen. Business collapsed, hundreds of thousands in debt - but he refuses to abandon suppliers who trusted him.

Two years after 10/7:

Hamas cluster grenade found in Kibbutz Be'eri

Ofakim police officers located a grenade in Kibbutz Be'eri, which was apparently used by Hamas terrorists during the October 7th massacre.

'Shooting and throwing grenades'

Daniella Gilboa recounts the massacre at the Nahal Oz outpost

Daniella Gilboa, an outlook who was taken hostage from the Nahal Oz outpost, tells of the moments of terror, her murdered friends, and her attempt to survive, 'They were shooting at us, throwing hand grenades.'

Reflections two years later:

The Sukkah as Hashem's protection

The lessons of the last two years remind us that although our enemies in every generation devise elaborate plans to destroy us, Hashem ensures our survival.

Revealed:

Manchester synagogue terrorist’s father hailed October 7 massacre

The father of the Manchester synagogue attacker praised Hamas’ October 7 massacre as divine and called the perpetrators “Allah’s men on earth.”

Outrageous:

Spain to debate Israel arms embargo on October 7 anniversary

Spain’s parliament to debate an arms embargo on Israel next Tuesday, coinciding with the October 7 Hamas massacre anniversary.

Israel commemorates October 7 at the UN

Israeli Mission to the UN holds event to commemorate the October 7 massacre at the UN Headquarters in New York, attended by over 700 guests, including dozens of UN Ambassadors from various countries and diplomats from around the world, and hostage families.

US Jewry's October 8th "Conceptsia"

The playbook for fighting antisemism in America, Part I

How Hamas weaponized progressive discourse to generate the highest wave of Jew-Hatred since the Holocaust and What Needs to Be Done to Fight It Effectively.

Kibbutz Gevim:

IDF failed, civilian security squad prevented infiltration

The investigation into the battle at Kibbutz Gevim reveals how the local civilian security squad fought alone for hours, and how the IDF did not succeed in defending the town.

ICC complaint accuses Iran of genocide over October 7 massacre

A relative of Shiri Bibas and her sons files an ICC complaint accusing Iran of genocide for aiding Hamas in the October 7 massacre. The filing seeks arrest warrants for Iran’s top leadership.

Haim's double victory

Two years after being evacuated from his home in Nir Am due to the tragedy of October 7, Haim Shilo, age 100, returns to his home in the kibbutz.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Intelligence Directorate is undergoing a paradigm shift'

IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir praised Unit 9900 and the Intelligence Directorate for implementing reforms prioritizing early warnings, citing lessons from October 7.

Terrorist who led massacre in roadside shelter eliminated

Hasan Hussein commanded the brutal massacre carried out in the bomb shelter on Route 232 in Re’im during Hamas’ brutal October 7th massacre.

Two weeks before: How the Mossad assessed Hamas

Just two weeks before Hamas’s attack, the Mossad published a detailed position paper stating that the organization’s leadership in Gaza was not interested in a military confrontation with Israel.

IDF Spox. reveals:

'Brutal murderer' Nukhba commander eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated Wael Mutrieh, a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ Shati Battalion in the Gaza City area, who took part in the infiltration of the Nahal Oz Outpost bomb shelter on 10/07/23.

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'

New campaign in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech

Campaign aims to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.

October 7th drama series to reach millions worldwide

RED ALERT, a four-part scripted series depicting the 2023 massacre in Israel, will premiere globally on Paramount+ on October 7, two years to the day of the attack.

Long Island dedicates park to fallen hostage Omer Neutra

Plainview, NY dedicates a park to Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier from the town who was murdered on October 7 and whose body is being held in Gaza.

Israel Bar Association:

Lawyer who supported 10/7 massacre permanently disbarred

Mohammad Alian, father of terrorist who murdered three in Jerusalem, permanently disbarred from Israel Bar Association for supporting October 7th massacre.

Daughter of former hostage:

'It was difficult, but I coped really well'

Bar, daughter of Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Lia, cousin of Emily Damari, talk to Avri Gilad about their personal struggles.