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News and updates about October 7th

Rabbi Doron Perez:

'One can live with a broken heart and a full heart'

Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Daniel, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7, speaks about the last Tishrei holidays with his son, and the pain, while also giving a message of hope.

'One can live with a broken heart and a full heart'

Trump:

'What happened on October 7th was genocide at the highest level’

Trump calls October 7th “genocide at the highest level” after UN accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. On the hostages who are still being held by Hamas: We have probably 20 that are living. It's a nasty situation.

'What happened on October 7th was genocide at the highest level’

Ofir and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza

Nearly two years after the massacre, the late Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council chief Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan are laid to rest in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Ofir and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza

ADL files lawsuit against 8 terror groups tied to Oct. 7 attacks

ADL files lawsuit for families of Oct. 7 victims, suing Hamas, PIJ, PFLP, Hezbollah and six other groups under the FSIA and the Anti-Terrorism Act, seeking seek compensation, punitive damages.

ADL files lawsuit against 8 terror groups tied to Oct. 7 attacks

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

A new report by the government office responsible for rebuilding the Gaza region shows that an overwhelming majority of residents of the Gaza region have returned to their homes, and more than 2,500 new families have joined the area.

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

Returning Home:

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Kibbutz residents held a moving ceremony marking their return, nearly two years after the October 7th massacre.

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Moving:

Severely wounded soldier walks onstage to receive medal

At a Jerusalem event with 6,000 attendees, Sgt. First Class Michelle Rukovitzin, gravely wounded on October 7, stunned the crowd by walking onstage to accept a Medal of Heroism.

Severely wounded soldier walks onstage to receive medal

Once pulled, now praised:

October 7th film takes TIFF award

After weeks of controversy, Barry Avrich’s film about an Israeli general’s daring Oct. 7 rescue wins TIFF’s People’s Choice Award and prepares for wide release.

October 7th film takes TIFF award

Gaza:

Terrorists who committed massacre at Kibbutz Alumim eliminated

IDF continues to target terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre, eliminating over 20 terrorists in Gaza, including head of the Nukhba squad that attacked Kibbutz Alumim.

Terrorists who committed massacre at Kibbutz Alumim eliminated

Investigation Reveals:

Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike

An Air Force attack helicopter identified a convoy of Hamas pickup trucks about four hours after the start of the October 7th massacre, but did not open fire.

Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike

From Heroism to Hardship: ZAKA Volunteer's Battle Two Years Later

As a veteran ZAKA volunteer with 27 years of service, he was among the first responders to the scenes of horror that unfolded on October 7th, 2023, but no amount of training could prepare him for the emotional scars he would carry afterward.

From Heroism to Hardship: ZAKA Volunteer's Battle Two Years Later

Toronto Film Festival:

Protesters clash over Oct. 7 Hamas attack documentary premiere

Protests erupt at Toronto International Film Festival as film on the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre premieres. Police keep pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian Arab groups apart.

Protesters clash over Oct. 7 Hamas attack documentary premiere

Herzi Halevi:

'We didn’t underestimate Hamas - the failure is mine'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets residents of Ein HaBesor and admits the IDF failed to assess the threat prior to October 7.

'We didn’t underestimate Hamas - the failure is mine'

Defense Min.: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'Summit of Fire' intended to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, stresses anyone who was a partner in the October 7 massacre will be punished.

Defense Min.: All partners in massacre will be held to account

The road to Oct. 7 began in Hebron

The 1929 massacre by local Arabs is not just a painful chapter in the past but a reality that still impacts the region. Even the Ramot Junction. Opinion.

The road to Oct. 7 began in Hebron

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

Terrorist who boasted about using a murdering a Jewish woman and her husband, killing 10 Jews 'with his bare hands,' is eliminated in Gaza.

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

Netanyahu:

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Yehoram Gaon:

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Israel Prize laureate singer Yehoram Gaon warns that while Israel has 'planes, tanks, brains, it lacks Hamas’ disregard for human life, 'the return of the hostages is vital for Israel’s moral strength.'

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

October 7: The day the circles broke but the song continued

Almost 700 days later, that morning still lives inside me. Op-ed.

October 7: The day the circles broke but the song continued

DC hires writer who celebrated Oct. 7 to helm Batman-line book

Antisemitism watchdog calls on DC Comics to reconsider hiring of writer who posted defenses of the October 7 massacre on the day of the massacre and defended Hamas's right to use violence against Israeli civilians.

DC hires writer who celebrated Oct. 7 to helm Batman-line book

NSC official:

Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation

State Comptroller demands National Security Council officials receive preliminary findings on October 7 failures, staff refuse over leak concerns.

Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation

IDF & ISA announce:

Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminated the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, who advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, held Bibas family captive.

Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated

Netanyahu considers

Governmental Committee of Inquiry for October 7 failures

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering the establishment of a governmental committee with broad powers in order to prevent the President of the Supreme Court from determining the committee's members.

Governmental Committee of Inquiry for October 7 failures

Recovered hostage's daughter

'No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father'

Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.

'No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father'

Full battle timeline

Soldiers prevented Camp Yiftah from being captured

An IDF inquiry into the October 7 battle at Camp Yiftah found that quick action by the 77th Battalion prevented Hamas from seizing the base, though nine soldiers were killed.

Soldiers prevented Camp Yiftah from being captured

Idan Shtivi's father:

'My prayers were not wasted, they went to the other hostages'

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

'My prayers were not wasted, they went to the other hostages'

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Nir Oz demolishes damaged homes to make way for rebuilding

On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.

Nir Oz demolishes damaged homes to make way for rebuilding

'Israeli hero'

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Eli Shtivi revealed his son Idan, recently recovered from Gaza, was a special unit fighter who resisted terrorists before being shot and taken.

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal footage of Hamas atrocities

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal footage of Hamas atrocities

Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Would have prevented 10.7?

French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

French advisor's shocking remark

Netanyahu:

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Surrounded by terrorists:

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage showing Nimrod being kidnapped and led by Hamas terrorists into the Gaza Strip, where he has been held in Hamas tunnels for 689 days.

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

Soul-searching after October 7th

Given the stakes, we still don't know why the IDF was not placed on high alert near Gaza and Lebanon to deter a possible disruption of the Saudi peace process. And there is more. Opinion.

Soul-searching after October 7th

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of captive soldier Nimrod Cohen published new images on Monday showing the moment Hamas terrorists abducted him on October 7th, 2023.

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

Family of Nimrod Cohen:

We will release the footage of his abduction

The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.

We will release the footage of his abduction

Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'It aims to help Netanyahu'

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid told State Comptroller's Office personnel that he would cooperate with October 7th probe 'because he is better than the government.'

Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'It aims to help Netanyahu'

Unthinkable:

Woman denies October 7th massacre, claims it's all AI

Blogger Max Veifer takes on European viewer who claims October 7th massacre was AI, is surprised to discover depths of disinformation campaign. Watch.

Woman denies October 7th massacre, claims it's all AI

Mosab Hassan Yousef to Arutz Sheva:

Hamas' goal is to divide Israeli society, collapse government

Former Hamas insider Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Green Prince,' warns that partial hostage deals will only prolong Hamas rule, compares Hamas to 'the new Nazis,' and urges world Jewry to unite around Israel.

Hamas' goal is to divide Israeli society, collapse government

Cell phone with murdered sons' voices returned to bereaved father

Jojo Rabia, a bereaved father whose two sons were murdered on 10/7, received his stolen cell phone containing his sons' voice messages, 'Thank you to everyone who helped.'

Cell phone with murdered sons' voices returned to bereaved father

New MDA ambulance dedicated in memory of Bibas family

A new ambulance was dedicated in Moshav Mivtahim in memory of Kfir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas, and Shiri's parents Yossi and Margit Silberman, who were murdered on 10/7.

New MDA ambulance dedicated in memory of Bibas family

Report:

Soldier warned of Hamas attack, his officers ignored warnings

Yedioth Ahronoth columnist reveals that an intelligence soldier warned that Hamas was about to attack, but his warnings were rejected and not heeded.

Soldier warned of Hamas attack, his officers ignored warnings

Netanyahu:

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala took part in the attempted infiltration of the Ma’aras IDF Post during the brutal October 7th massacre.

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in the abduction of Yarden Bibas, eliminated.

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories

Bereaved father Jojo Rabia appeals for help after phone containing last memories of his sons stolen in Tel Aviv.

Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories

Worst failure in Israel's history

State Comptroller to meet senior officials over 10/7 failures

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is due to meet with senior officials to review failures leading to 10/7 massacre, 'our commitment is solely to the citizens of Israel who deserve answers.'

State Comptroller to meet senior officials over 10/7 failures

Week before the massacre

New footage of the kidnapped Armored Corps soldiers

New footage released today (Sunday) shows armored fighters Omer Neutra, Oz Daniel, and Nimrod Cohen just a week before their abduction on October 7.

New footage of the kidnapped Armored Corps soldiers

PM: Protests are hardening Hamas' stance

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Cabinet meeting: 'Calls to end the war without victory delay the release of the hostages and guarantee an endless war.'

PM: Protests are hardening Hamas' stance

Ex-IDF intelligence chief admits failure in October 7th massacre

Former IDF Intelligence Chief Aaron Haliva acknowledges severe failures in handling the October 7th attack, criticizing military and political leadership.

Ex-IDF intelligence chief admits failure in October 7th massacre

'Justice has prevailed'

Sa'ar welcomes TIFF's reversal on Hamas massacre film

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises the Toronto International Film Festival's decision to reverse its ban on screening documentary about the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre.

Sa'ar welcomes TIFF's reversal on Hamas massacre film

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Rabbi Granot officiates at wedding of his fallen son's fiancé

Rabbi Tamir Granot, head of the Orot Shaul Hesder Yeshiva, officiated at the wedding of the fiancée of his son, Captain Amitai, Hy"d who was killed by anti-tank gunfire on the Lebanese border.

Rabbi Granot officiates at wedding of his fallen son's fiancé

Nova bereaved families

'Our anger & fury is directed only at the enemy, not our people'

The 'Law and Justice Forum,' which represents 150 families who lost loved ones at the Nova massacre, rejects the call for an economic strike on Sunday to protest the planned operation in Gaza City.

'Our anger & fury is directed only at the enemy, not our people'

'We have no grave to visit'

Today should have been Meny Godard's 75th birthday

The family of Meny Godard, murdered on October 7 and whose body is held in Gaza, issued a heartfelt plea on what would have been his 75th birthday: bring him home.

Today should have been Meny Godard's 75th birthday

'A win for truth'

Jewish groups hail TIFF reversal on Oct. 7 film

Canadian Jewish groups welcome TIFF’s reversal on a film about October 7, calling it a win for truth and courage while urging accountability to ensure censorship of vital Jewish narratives never happens again.

Jewish groups hail TIFF reversal on Oct. 7 film

After public outcry

TIFF reinstates censored film on October 7

After public and political backlash, Toronto International Film Festival reverses its decision to pull “The Road Between Us”, a film about the October 7 Hamas massacre.

TIFF reinstates censored film on October 7

Ex-military intelligence head

'Where was the Shin Bet on October 7?'

Former Military Intelligence Directorate Director General Aharon Haliva says the Shin Bet was absent on the night before the October 7 massacre as IDF intelligence officials dismissed the possibility of an attack.

'Where was the Shin Bet on October 7?'

Official:

Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for sex crimes in violent conflicts

UN Secretary-General’s report detailing the 'blacklist' of organizations that commit sexual crimes in violent conflicts to include Hamas terror organization for the first time.

Hamas on UN 'blacklist' for sex crimes in violent conflicts

New study:

Hamas timed October 7 massacre for peak internal crisis in Israel

Newly-revealed Hamas intelligence report shows terror group viewed Israel’s political turmoil and reserve duty refusals as a decisive blow to IDF readiness, influencing Yahya Sinwar’s decision to strike on October 7.

Hamas timed October 7 massacre for peak internal crisis in Israel

TIFF CEO:

'Claims of censorship are unequivocally false'

The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival released a statement regarding the choice to ban an Israeli documentary about the October 7th massacre.

'Claims of censorship are unequivocally false'