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News and updates about October 7th

'Unfathomable and disturbing'

Jewish groups slam TIFF for pulling October 7 documentary

Jewish organizations condemn Toronto International Film Festival for cancelling a documentary on Israeli general’s daring rescue during the October 7 Hamas attacks, say the move caves to extremist pressure.

Jewish groups slam TIFF for pulling October 7 documentary

Sa’ar slams TIFF for dropping Oct. 7 film

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns Toronto International Film Festival for pulling a film on the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, saying the festival cited lack of Hamas video clearance. “They would have asked Hitler for Auschwitz rights.”

Sa’ar slams TIFF for dropping Oct. 7 film

Toronto International Film Festival bans October 7th film

The Toronto International Film Festival announced today (Wednesday) the removal of the film The Road Between Us - The Ultimate Rescue from this year's screening lineup.

Toronto International Film Festival bans October 7th film

Grandson of hostages:

'Hamas must go, hostages must return'

Daniel Lifshitz, grandchild of hostages, calls for global pressure to free all Hamas hostages, 'Every family of a hostage is also a hostage until their loved one returns, we must leave no one behind.'

'Hamas must go, hostages must return'

Herzog hosts makers of Emmy Award-Winning We Will Dance Again'

President Herzog: “The harrowing report by the Ministry of Health, submitted today to the Red Cross, together with the horrifying images of the hostages, make clear to us and to the entire world that the monstrous acts committed on October 7 continue to this day.”

Herzog hosts makers of Emmy Award-Winning We Will Dance Again'

Pres Herzog to host screening of 'We Will Dance Again'

Israeli president to hold special screening tomorrow of Emmy Award-winning film, attended by survivors of the Nova festival massacre and Hamas captivity.

Pres Herzog to host screening of 'We Will Dance Again'

New investigation reveals: Failures of IDF top brass on October 7

Special team investigating the October 7 Hamas attack reveals significant shortcomings in the IDF’s response, including delayed decisions, missed assessments, and inadequate coordination between key agencies.

New investigation reveals: Failures of IDF top brass on October 7

Over terror livestreams

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

Lawsuit accuses Facebook and Instagram of facilitating Hamas’ October 7 massacre. The plaintiffs, including victims' families, demand over $1 billion for emotional and psychological trauma caused by the platforms' role in livestreaming the attack.

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

Disengagement:

When the IDF left the writing was already on the wall

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs drew a connection between the Disengagement from Gush Katif and the current war, stating: 'We learned the hard way, hopefully we've woken up.'

When the IDF left the writing was already on the wall

‘We’re going back’:

Gush Katif evictee dreams of Jewish return to Gaza

Twenty years after the Disengagement, Anita Tucker calls for a renewed Jewish presence in Gaza, as the key to true security for Israel.

Gush Katif evictee dreams of Jewish return to Gaza

Tzvi Hendel:

'Jewish presence in Gaza would have prevented Oct. 7 massacre'

Head of the Gaza Coast Regional Council and former MK Tzvi Hendel still feels the pain of betrayal by late Ariel Sharon and remains optimistic that Jews will return to live in Gush Katif.

'Jewish presence in Gaza would have prevented Oct. 7 massacre'

Rami Davidian: 'Flatten Gaza and build for massacre survivors'

Rami Davidian, who rescued dozens from the Nova Festival massacre, says that if Gush Katif had remained, October 7th would not have happened as the Jewish communities there were our protection.

Rami Davidian: 'Flatten Gaza and build for massacre survivors'

20 years after Disengagement:

Majority of Israelis support Israeli settlement in Gaza

New poll reveals majority of Israeli public believes 2005 Disengagement from Gaza was a mistake, led to the October 7th massacre.

Majority of Israelis support Israeli settlement in Gaza

Nir Oz

Gadi Mozes, captivity survivor, lays slain partner to rest

Katz, partner of freed hostage Gadi Mozes, was reburied in Nir Oz after temporary burial; Mozes vows to help rebuild community and fight for release of remaining captives.

Gadi Mozes, captivity survivor, lays slain partner to rest

Report:

October 7th massacre trauma turned Israelis to crime

The Public Defender's report indicates an increase in cases where citizens without a criminal record become involved in criminal proceedings, often due to mental distress and poverty.

October 7th massacre trauma turned Israelis to crime

Gaslighting Jews: the traumatic aftermath of October 7

The constant biased attacks on Israel and on Jews since October 7, over almost three years, have affected the Jewish community worldwide, making it feel isolated and marginalised. Opinion.

Gaslighting Jews: the traumatic aftermath of October 7

10/7 battle in Sufa:

IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre

IDF failed to defend Sufa, but military and civilian forces prevented a massacre. Full investigation report revealed.

IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre

As part of deal:

Hamas demands release of Nukhba terrorists

For the first time, Hamas is demanding the release of Nukhba terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre as part of a hostage deal. It also submitted a "withdrawal map" for IDF forces.

Hamas demands release of Nukhba terrorists

Bereaved father:

'Don't confuse issue with Gaza hunger, it's Hamas' problem'

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter was murdered on October 7, criticized the campaign to claim there is starvation in Gaza: "There is no hunger in Gaza, and if someone is hungry, it's their problem and Hamas' problem."

'Don't confuse issue with Gaza hunger, it's Hamas' problem'

Disengagement commander:

Expulsion from Gush Katif created potential for Oct. 7 massacre

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen, who commanded the 2005 Disengagement, admits that if the communities of Gush Katif had not been evacuated, the October 7th massacre would not have happened.

Expulsion from Gush Katif created potential for Oct. 7 massacre

Doron Steinbrecher:

'The terrorists shot the bed, bullet missed my head'

Survivor of captivity from Kfar Aza recalls her kidnapping on October 7 and how she was nearly killed while hiding under a bed.

'The terrorists shot the bed, bullet missed my head'

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

IDF and Shin Bet reveal that they eliminated Jabaliya Battalion Iyad Nasr, as well as two other terrorists who infiltrated Israel and participated in Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7th.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

Surprised But Valiant:

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita, a terrorist in Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre, was eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Ofakim battle probe:

Murderous rampage, fight until the last terrorist was eliminated

The IDF presents its investigation of the battle in Ofakim on October 7, detailing the terrorists’ infiltration, brutal attacks, and the operation to rescue hostages and eliminate all assailants.

Murderous rampage, fight until the last terrorist was eliminated

Major lawsuit against PA

1 billion shekels in compensation sought

Civil suit filed on behalf of families of October 7 victims accuses PA of funding and encouraging terrorism.

1 billion shekels in compensation sought

Human Rights Expert

'Francesca Albanese uses Nazi textbook to produce Oct. 7 denial'

Touro Institute on Human Rights head Prof. Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that UN Rapporteur's attempt to downplay a new report documenting Hamas's sexual violence is reminiscent of Joseph Goebbels.

'Francesca Albanese uses Nazi textbook to produce Oct. 7 denial'

Eliminated

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

Taha Abu Ayadeh, a Nukhba platoon commander who led the infiltration of the gas station in Kibbutz Magen during the October 7 massacre, was eliminated in Khan Yunis.

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

'I went through hell'

Captivity survivor recounts sexual abuse

At the launch of a report on Hamas atrocities, survivor Ilana Gritzewsky recounted sexual violence in captivity and urged Israeli leaders to act now to bring all hostages home.

Captivity survivor recounts sexual abuse

New report details Hamas sexual violence on October 7

Sexual violence was 'widespread and systematic' during the October 7 massacre, with rape and gang rape occurring in at least six different locations, according to a new report featuring testimony from that day.

New report details Hamas sexual violence on October 7

Chilling:

How Ofer Calderon survived execution before capture

Former hostage Ofer Calderon revisits the moments when he and his son were separated during the October 7th massacre.

How Ofer Calderon survived execution before capture

IDF probe:

Security failures in Mivtahim, first responders prevent massacre

An IDF probe found security failures in the battle for Mivtahim on October 7, while praising first responders for thwarting a planned massacre.

Security failures in Mivtahim, first responders prevent massacre

Lapid to Sky News Arabia:

'If I were Prime Minister, October 7 would not have happened'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims that if he had continued to serve as Prime Minister, Hamas would not have carried out the October 7 massacre. "During my tenure, the border was quiet."

'If I were Prime Minister, October 7 would not have happened'

Watch:

Netanyahu visits Rachel Edri in Ofakim

Prime Minister Netanyahu in Ofakim: "There were supreme acts of heroism here by men and women, who stood up at the decisive moment."

Netanyahu visits Rachel Edri in Ofakim

First time since massacre:

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Kibbutz Nir Oz

Netanyahu visited the kibbutz for the first time a year and nine months after Hamas terrorists murdered or abducted a quarter of its residents.

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Kibbutz Nir Oz

Captivity survivor:

'I promised never to lose hope'

'On behalf of the remaining 50 hostages, I shout their pain and their pleas to return home,' says hostage survivor Omer Wenkert at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv.

'I promised never to lose hope'

Min. Golan to Piers Morgan:

'Children in Gaza are being raised on Mein Kampf'

In interview with Piers Morgan, Minister May Golan points out that Hamas indoctrinates children and uses civilians as human shields and denies claims that Israel is imposing an aid blockade on Gaza.

'Children in Gaza are being raised on Mein Kampf'

Danon to UN:

'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells the Security Council: 'If you truly care about Gaza’s children, stop sabotaging the only program that reaches them.'

'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Liri Albag returns to IDF

Freed hostage rejoins military in meaningful new role

IDF observer Liri Albag, held by Hamas for 477 days, is rejoining the military, after undergoing rehabilitation and traveling the world.

Freed hostage rejoins military in meaningful new role

Critically injured Golani commander celebrates wedding

Students at the Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli dance with alumnus Avi Kasa, a Golani commander critically wounded on October 7, as he celebrates his wedding tonight.

Critically injured Golani commander celebrates wedding

Gov’t ends evacuation aid for rehabilitated Gaza border towns

Residents of 7 must return home by July 31, while 5 will continue receiving state support due to ongoing reconstruction.

Gov’t ends evacuation aid for rehabilitated Gaza border towns

Ofra Keidar laid to rest 629 days after her murder & abduction

Ofra Keidar was laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri today (Thursday) after being held captive for 625 days, and 629 days after her abduction and murder during the October 7 massacre.

Ofra Keidar laid to rest 629 days after her murder & abduction

Afula Chief Rabbi:

Say Hallel with bracha, Iranian nuclear bomb has been obliterated

Rabbi Shmuel David, Chief Rabbi of Afula, urges the public to acknowledge the miracles; from recovering after the 10/7 massacre to the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities, 'the time has come to praise the Almighty for our redemption," he said.

Say Hallel with bracha, Iranian nuclear bomb has been obliterated

Kibbutz Be'eri

The clock in Ofra's home stopped at 6:29

Kibbutz Be'eri published a photo of the clock in the home of murdered hostage Ofra Keidar, which is stuck at 6:29 a.m., the time that Hamas began its massacre on October 7th, 2023.

The clock in Ofra's home stopped at 6:29

Eliminated:

IDF takes out Saeed Izadi, key coordinator between Iran and Hamas

IDF eliminates Saeed Izadi, commander of the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force who played a pivotal role in planning attacks against Israel, including the October 7th massacre.

IDF takes out Saeed Izadi, key coordinator between Iran and Hamas

Watch:

Murdered hostage Yair Yaakov is laid to rest in Nir Oz

After a painful wait of 623 days, Yair (YaYa) Yaakov, who was murdered on October 7 and was held captive for 614 days, is laid to rest in the soil of Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Murdered hostage Yair Yaakov is laid to rest in Nir Oz

Human Rights Expert:

'UN Commission of Inquiry seeks destruction of Jewish State'

After UN Human Rights Council COI accuses Israel of extermination, defends anti-Jewish discrimination on Temple Mount, Touro Institute on Human Rights Prof. Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva the COI is attacking biblical history.

'UN Commission of Inquiry seeks destruction of Jewish State'

Book review:

Extreme trauma: October 7 as an outlier

The massacre that took place on October 7, 2023 was met by the resilience of the Jewish people and their hope for the future of humanity. Review.

Extreme trauma: October 7 as an outlier

The battle of Pri Gan

Shlomit community security team saved the moshav

Military probe reveals critical delays and command breakdowns in IDF response to October 7th infiltration; local security teams hailed for averting massacre at Pri Gan despite heavy losses.

Shlomit community security team saved the moshav

Heroism Despite Failures:

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

The IDF's newly released inquiry into the October 7 massacre in Yachini reveals critical security failures, including unfortified defenses and unprepared local forces.

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

Mahmoud Abbas:

Hamas attack 'unacceptable,' must be disarmed, removed from power

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, in a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, condemns 10/7 massacre as 'unacceptable,' calls for terror group’s disarmament, ouster from Gaza, and immediate release of all hostages.

Hamas attack 'unacceptable,' must be disarmed, removed from power

10/7 investigation:

IDF releases investigation findings of battle at Erez Kibbutz

Despite Hamas infiltration on 10/7, Kibbutz Erez remained in Israeli hands due to the bravery of local emergency squads and residents, found in report citing military shortcomings and decisive actions that prevented greater tragedy.

IDF releases investigation findings of battle at Erez Kibbutz

Unimaginable cruelty:

Angrest family releases new footage of Matan’s abduction

The family of kidnapped Israeli soldier Matan Angrest released a new segment Monday evening from footage documenting his abduction to the Gaza Strip during the October 7 massacre.

Angrest family releases new footage of Matan’s abduction

Anat Angrest

'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'

Mother of hostage Matan Angrest announces that the family will release another segment of the video tonight (Monday) showing the near-lynching of her son on October 7th.

'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'

Chilling:

Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call to MDA

The MDA has published Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call for help after her husband was murdered and she was injured and cried for help.

Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call to MDA

We chose life:

First brit milah since October 7 massacre held on Kibbutz Be’eri

Moran and Itay Shabi, survivors of the Hamas massacre on Kibbutz Be’eri, celebrate the brit milah of their newborn son at the kibbutz, 'On 10/7 they took everything, but we chose life.'

First brit milah since October 7 massacre held on Kibbutz Be’eri

US Congressmen to Arutz Sheva:

Gaza should be sovereign Israeli territory

US Reps. Andrew Clyde & Marlin Stutzman speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during their Israel visit, part of a Congressional delegation. Both condemn Hamas and emphasize Israel's need for strength as well as Gaza's return to Israeli sovereignty.

Gaza should be sovereign Israeli territory

Report:

Hamas demands release of Nukhba detainees

As part of the hostage exchange deal, Israel will release over 120 life-term prisoners and 1,111 Palestinians arrested after October 7.

Hamas demands release of Nukhba detainees

IDF probe: Urim Base unprepared, 8 killed in October 7 attack

IDF investigation reveals Urim military base was not ready for large-scale terror assault during Hamas’ October 7 rampage; eight soldiers fell, critical defense failures were exposed.

IDF probe: Urim Base unprepared, 8 killed in October 7 attack

Kerem Shalom Responder:

'We knew something was going to happen, where was the army?'

Roni Kisin, a member of the medical emergency team from Kerem Shalom, talks about the premonitions of the town before the massacre.

'We knew something was going to happen, where was the army?'