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News and updates about October 7th

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, Islamic Jihad terrorist who kidnapped Israelis during October 7 massacre.

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, is eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminate Walid Haniyeh, Deputy Commander of an elite Nukhba company, who commanded a terror cell infiltrating Israel during the October 7th massacre.

Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, is eliminated

Bereaved father: Former ISA chief must sit in prison

Businessman Eyal Waldman, whose daughter Danielle was killed in the October 7 massacre together with her partner, says former ISA chief Ronen Bar responsible for failures that led to massacre, should have stepped down soon afterwards.

Bereaved father: Former ISA chief must sit in prison

Shin Bet Director's decision draws criticism

Shin Bet Director David Zini had a memorial for agents who fell since October 7th removed, drawing criticism.

Shin Bet Director's decision draws criticism

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

'October 7 on steroids'

Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Officers serving along the Gaza border claim there has been a significant change in the way open-fire regulations are being implemented.

Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

The terrorist also infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Confrontation erupts in the Education Committee after MK Tzvi Sukkot demanded that MK Ben Said condemn the October 7 massacre and terrorist attacks.

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Haifa:

Claims of delay in memorial bench request for Nova victim

Olga Gluzman, mother of Dana Petrenko, murdered at Nova, claims Haifa Municipality has been delaying her request to install a memorial bench for her daughter, and even demanded payment of NIS 60,000.

Claims of delay in memorial bench request for Nova victim

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

The terrorist infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre and attempted to train terrorists at a Gaza hospital.

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

The Uranium Is gone: The next October 7 may be nuclear.

Why did Iran destroy access to the nuclear stockpile? Why make access to the uranium more difficult? Opinion.

The Uranium Is gone: The next October 7 may be nuclear.

San Diego man accused of raising money for Hamas after October 7

San Diego resident arrested for allegedly exploiting the post-Oct. 7 Gaza situation to raise $600,000 and divert the funds to Hamas.

San Diego man accused of raising money for Hamas after October 7

IDF eliminates two October 7th terrorists in Gaza

Hamas terrorists Ahmad Abu Hin and Mahmoud Walid Jabr Abu Hin, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre, were eliminated after posing a threat to IDF troops.

IDF eliminates two October 7th terrorists in Gaza

Leading UK activist:

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference warned that anti-Zionism is fueling antisemitism and urged Britain to confront extremism.

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Amir Tibon wins 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

Journalist and author Amir Tibon awarded 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza, which chronicles the 10/7 massacre and its impact on communities along the Gaza border through personal testimony, historical context, and reporting.

Amir Tibon wins 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

Documents reveal:

Hamas’s plan to sabotage Israel-Saudi normalization

Seized Hamas documents reveal that preparations for the deadly October 7 attacks were driven, in part, by a calculated effort to derail normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Hamas’s plan to sabotage Israel-Saudi normalization

Sinwar’s handwritten October 7 attack plans displayed

New exhibition showcases Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten plans for October 7 attack, featuring operational plans, weapons and vehicles used in the massacre, and findings linking Hamas operatives to various civilian institutions.

Sinwar’s handwritten October 7 attack plans displayed

'Moral decline'

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

'Change medication'

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces heavy backlash after mocking the mother of an Oct. 7 victim.

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

Shin Bet opinion: MK's actions directly endangered operative

A Shin Bet opinion submitted to the Knesset claims MK Tally Gotliv put a senior agent's life at risk by disclosing his identity.

Shin Bet opinion: MK's actions directly endangered operative

Charity fears Gaza aid sent after 10/7 may have reached Hamas

Leaked documents show senior officials at a major British Islamic charity privately warned that more than £350,000 in Gaza aid sent after the October 7 massacre may have reached Hamas or other terrorist groups.

Charity fears Gaza aid sent after 10/7 may have reached Hamas

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, a Hamas Nukhba commander, who played a leading role in the massacre on Kissufim, was eliminated.

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

Nearly 3 years later

Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Residents of Nahal Oz were informed that all documentation and security camera footage from the October 7 massacre had been located and transferred to the kibbutz.

Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Nirel Zini’s family updated:

Bones found in Kfar Aza are not his

The family of Givati officer Nirel Zini, whose head was severed on October 7 and has still not been located, was informed that the human remains found yesterday likely belong to a terrorist.

Bones found in Kfar Aza are not his

Nearly 3 years later: Bones found in Kfar Aza

Nearly three years after the massacre, human bones were discovered in the Dor Tzair neighborhood of Kfar Aza. Authorities are now examining whether the remains belong to Nirel Zini.

Nearly 3 years later: Bones found in Kfar Aza

Calls for Oxford Union president to resign over Hamas comments

Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess faces calls to resign after remarks appearing to describe Hamas' October 7 attack as "proportional" sparked backlash from student and anti-antisemitism groups.

Calls for Oxford Union president to resign over Hamas comments

Medics who saved Mossad head on 10/7 in emotional encounter

At the ceremony marking his inauguration as Mossad chief, Roman Gofman met for the very first time the two United Hatzalah medics who saved his life on October 7.

Medics who saved Mossad head on 10/7 in emotional encounter

Changes from war lessons

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

The head of the Operations Division in the Military Intelligence Directorate said that the Intelligence Directorate failed to provide warning ahead of the October 7 attack.

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

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Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

NIS 1 billion allocated for trial of Nukhba terrorists

The government has approved a plan proposed by the Defense and Finance Ministries to prosecute the Hamas Nukhba Force terrorists.

NIS 1 billion allocated for trial of Nukhba terrorists

Herzog on Farhud Anniversary:

‘The waves of antisemitic hatred continue’

President Isaac Herzog marked the Farhud’s 85th anniversary, warning that antisemitism remains a growing threat worldwide.

‘The waves of antisemitic hatred continue’

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist Imad Hassan Hussein Aslim, who planned terror attacks and participated in October 7 massacre, in northern Gaza strike.

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

Moments before demolition

“A Psalm of Thanksgiving" beside the burned home in Be’eri

Before the demolition of the house that burned down on October 7, Rachel Fricker held a farewell ceremony with the participation of Rabbi Shlomo Raanan and the officer who rescued her and her family.

“A Psalm of Thanksgiving" beside the burned home in Be’eri

Major Hamas commander, 10/7 architect targeted in Gaza strike

Security source says Israel has confirmed the elimination of Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing, in Gaza.

Major Hamas commander, 10/7 architect targeted in Gaza strike

Oct. 7 families to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.

Oct. 7 families to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

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Hamas terrorist who participated in Oct. 7th massacre eliminated

The IDF eliminated a Hamas sniper who infiltrated the Zikim base during the brutal October 7th massacre.

Hamas terrorist who participated in Oct. 7th massacre eliminated

'Yona had a drive for life'

Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life

In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.

Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

Due to security concerns

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

Police urged organizers to hide the Nova exhibition’s location amid fears of antisemitic violence and major anti-Israel protests.

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

Confirmed:

Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad eliminated

IDF, ISA, confirm elimination of Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, one of the last senior architects of the October 7 massacre and a key figure in the captivity of Israeli hostages.

Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory during the brutal October 7th massacre.

IDF eliminates terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Nukhba trials will be held in Jerusalem, the capital of justice'

During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.

'Nukhba trials will be held in Jerusalem, the capital of justice'

Aviva Siegel:

‘I survived. I’m here to tell’

Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.

‘I survived. I’m here to tell’

The 300 page report of Hamas sexual atrocities:

Undeniable

I am trying to write this without crying. Alas I am failing. 10,000 photos, 1800 hours of video, 430 witnesses. One Shabbat morning. The festival of Simchat Torah. Hamas and - let’s not forget the many Gazan civilians - turned a Jewish holiday into a fiesta for savages.

Undeniable

‘Silenced No More’:

Israel exposes Hamas sexual atrocities in Greece

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.

Israel exposes Hamas sexual atrocities in Greece

UN official blasts Israeli law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urges Israel to scrap law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists. Foreign Ministry: “The UN should cease blaming Israel for seeking justice for victims."

UN official blasts Israeli law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

Over 2.5 years later

IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas terrorist Hamza Sharabasi, who infiltrated Nahal Oz during the October 7 massacre.

IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost

Commission of inquiry law denounced as cover-up

At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.

Commission of inquiry law denounced as cover-up

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'Accountability needed for those who deny, invert Hamas rapes'

Human rights expert tells Arutz Sheva there must be accountability for the UN officials who attempted to deny or downplay Hamas's atrocities following the publication of a 300-page report on those atrocities.

'Accountability needed for those who deny, invert Hamas rapes'

Foreign Ministry

'NYT timed Hamas propaganda to undermine report on Hamas rapes'

Israel accuses the New York Times of deliberately seeking to undermine the 300-page report detailing Hama's mass rapes by parroting Hamas propaganda.

'NYT timed Hamas propaganda to undermine report on Hamas rapes'

CNN:

'Systematic rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ massacre'

A new report on the October 7 Hamas massacre documents sexual violence at multiple sites and during hostage captivity, based on survivor testimony and evidence reviewed by researchers.

'Systematic rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ massacre'

With 93-vote majority

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

'Get out of our lives':

Former hostage demands MKs resign

Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.

Former hostage demands MKs resign

Historic vote looming

Bill to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists heads for final approval

Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.

Bill to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists heads for final approval

Miki Zohar blames Bennett, Lapid for October 7

Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Miki Zohar blames Bennett, Lapid for October 7

Former hostage:

'I deserve to know the truth'

'What are they trying to prevent us from knowing?' says Eitan Mor ahead of the High Court of Justice's hearing against the State Comptroller’s investigation into the failures of October 7.

'I deserve to know the truth'

“IDF leaders must change attitude toward democracy"

MK Amit Halevi claimed that during the war, conversations were held with international actors behind the Prime Minister’s back.

“IDF leaders must change attitude toward democracy"

Gaza 'forcible removal' platform

Jonathan Pollard seeks Knesset seat

Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.

Jonathan Pollard seeks Knesset seat