October 7th

Liberman:

'Netanyahu’s policies led to October 7 tragedy'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Netanyahu strengthened Hamas' rule for years and avoided making critical security decisions—contrary to the positions of the defense establishment.

External team to implement lessons of October 7th massacre

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that a group of reservist officers will be responsible for implementing lessons learned from the lengthy investigative process that the IDF carried out regarding the massacre.

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

After being ignored

IDF lookouts to be integrated into intelligence array

As part of the lessons learned from the October 7th Massacre the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 has begun passing intelligence information directly to the lookouts' operations centers.

October 7 investigation

Ofek was killed because of a mistaken identification

Investigation finds that after fleeing to Kibbutz Alumim from the Nova festival, Ofek mistook a member of the local security squad for a Hamas terrorist and was shot dead when he pulled a knife.

Alumim on 10/7:

Alumim on 10/7: Defense failures & a tragic misidentification

IDF publishes results of investigation into the attack on Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, including the tragic misidentification of a couple who fled from the Nova festival massacre.

New 7/10 report reveals:

Youngest victim of Hamas massacre was just 14 hours old

Britain reveals new report on October 7 massacre, describing the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians, and featuring witnesses' testimonies.

US announces task force to pursue justice for 10.7 victims

Attorney General Pamela Bondi vows 'there will be consequences' as the task force targets those responsible for the October 7 attack, prosecutes Hamas leadership and combats terrorism financing.

Former Chief of Staff:

'I must give credit to Hamas for tricking us'

Former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi was recorded saying he must give credit to Hamas, 'They managed to sedate us with the riots and humanitarian situation.'

UK:

NHS doctor under investigation for racist and antisemitic remarks

Senior NHS doctor sparks outrage after making racist and antisemitic comments online, including slur against Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Netanyahu rejects

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

In northern Gaza Strip

IDF eliminates terrorist cell in Beit Lahia area

IAF strikes a terrorist cell in the Beit Lahia area, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre.

King David’s hostage negotiations

Purim and the Bible’s modern-day message for Israel after Oct 7. Pursue the release of captives through the destruction of the enemy and by no other means. Opinion.

10/7 attack on Nir Oz:

6 hours of kidnapping & murder, IDF arrived after terrorists left

Investigation into the October 7 attack in Nir Oz finds serious failures by IDF to understand the scope of the attack and send forces to protect the town.

Toronto Police podcast:

Officers praise ‘positive’ impact of October 7 massacre on Islam

Toronto Police Service issued an apology and removed the episode of the Project Olive Branch podcast in which a Muslim officer claimed the 10.7 Massacre led people to research and later convert to Islam.

State Comptroller's office:

Former Chief of Staff blocked 7/10 investigation

Ishai Vaknin, Director General of the State Comptroller's Office, says outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi 'had a desire to do everything so that we would not investigate the heart of the failure' which led to the October 7 massacre.

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert:

'I wasn't humiliated, I defeated captivity'

After 505 days in Hamas captivity, spoke for the first time about the massacre on October 7 and the day he returned from captivity.

Swords of Iron:

Min. of Health appoints teams to assess functioning during war

Ministry of Health appoints professional teams to assess medical response, evacuation of casualties, mental health, and general operations during the war.

Symbol of the massacre

Kibbutz Be'eri clinic demolished

The site of the Kibbutz Be'eri clinic, where three local security response team members and two medical team members were killed on October 7th, 2023, will become an education center.

'On high alert year-round'

Chief of Staff cancels IDF leaves

Newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces dramatic move after investigations show Hamas took advantage of IDF leaves that resulted in fewer available personnel on October 7.

Parashat Zachor:

The truth about antisemitism is hard for Jews to accept

If October 7 didn't wake you up, what will?

The collaborator who lied to the Shin Bet before the massacre

A series of executions that followed the elimination of a terrorist in 2017, may be the reason for Israel's lack of human intelligence sources in the Gaza Strip.

Qatar's lies:

Qatar denies sending aid to Hamas

Qatar denies connection to 10/7 massacre: 'We've sent essential supplies such as food and medicine, and electricity to power homes in Gaza.'

Military analyst:

IDF's Oct. 7 inquiry shows criminal investigation is needed

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua slams defense echelon's inquiries into failures which led to the October 7 massacre, calls for criminal investigation.

How the Shin Bet missed the October 7 attack

Investigation reveals how incorrect assessments, failure to correctly interpret intelligence, and gaps in intelligence and deterrence led the Shin Bet to miss the warning signs of the 10/7 massacre.

Kibbutz Nahal Oz:

Local forces, civilians held back 1st wave, IDF failed

IDF investigation into the attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz on 10/7 reveals the terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in waves, the command system collapsed, and the IDF was not prepared for a large-scale attack.

In 2 hours on:

Netiv HaAsara attack: 3 terrorists murdered 17 residents on 10/7

The IDF investigation into the October 7th attack at Nativ HaAsara reveals that on that morning, 3 terrorists managed to massacre 17 civilians and kidnap more over a period of two hours.

1st photo of hostage Matan Angrest in captivity released

Six months after the first sign of life from kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest, a photo of him from captivity was published tonight.

Nahal Oz investigation:

Hamas knew how vulnerable IDF outpost near border was

Warrant Officer Ibrahim Kharuba, who fell while protecting female observers, told them, “It was my greatest honor to die for you and the State of Israel.”

Kfar Aza probe:

IDF failed to protect, local team kibbutz, residents fought alone

The investigation into the events at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7 reveals serious deficiencies in defense and control during the battle, alongside the extraordinary heroism of the security volunteers and residents who fought the terrorists.

Netanyahu warns Hamas:

'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to attend a Knesset discussion on the establishment of a state Commission of Inquiry into the failures of October 7 initiated by the opposition. 'We won't stop until victory is achieved'

'I'm ashamed'

IDF presents 10.7 inquiry findings to Netiv Ha'asara

The officer who presented the inquiry repeatedly apologized for the IDF's conduct: 'I am ashamed that in Netiv Ha'asara, there is not one IDF casualty, not one IDF soldier. All of those killed were civilians.'

Recordings of Chief of Staff, Head of Southern Command revealed

Before they step down, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Head of Southern Command Yaron Finkelman speak with local authority heads in the south about their role in the failure of October 7th.

New details

Failure after failure: What happened the night before the attack

The intelligence soldier who did not have security clearance, the orders that were not executed, and the absence of human intelligence in Gaza. The failures continue to be revealed.

Israeli flags in hand:

Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour

Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.

'Fairy who became an angel

Omer Wenkert says goodbye to his girlfriend murdered at Nova

Omer Wenkert, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, posted a farewell post to his girlfriend Kim Damti, who was murdered during the massacre at the Nova music festival.

Save One Life UK:

UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas

A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.

October 7 attack

'If Nasrallah had attacked – he could have reached Haifa'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, referring to the events of October 7, says that until 12:30 p.m. that day, there was strategic panic in Israel over a possible war front in the north.

'Not an urgent event'

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits for the first time that the staff in his military secretariat received a message the night before October 7 containing several signs indicating that Hamas was preparing for an attack.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to his daughter Maayan

Tens of thousands expected to accompany Tsachi Idan on his final journey after his body was returned this week. His daughter Maayan was murdered in front of him on October 7.

Where was the Air Force on October 7?

The IAF commander commander was not updated at all on the nightly situational assessment – ​​and only realized the magnitude of the incident three hours after the Hamas invasion.

International campaign:

Bibas murders = pure evil

Billboards in main cities in the US intend to memorialize and emphasize the tragedy of October 7th, and to emphasize the unbearable cruelty of Hamas and the other terror organizations in the Gaza Strip.

Don't close your eyes

Haunting clip relives Bibas boys' abduction - from Kfir's POV

A new awareness video illustrates the kidnapping event and the horrors of captivity through the eyes of Kfir Bibas, a 9-month-old redhead baby who was kidnapped and murdered along with his 4-year-old brother and their mother, Shiri Bibas.

Chief of Staff on inquiries:

'Responsibility is mine, I was the commander on 10/7'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addresses IDF commanders during a meeting in which inquiries into the events of October 7th were presented. 'I make sure, every single day, multiple times a day, to look failure in the eye.'

October 7th probe:

IDF misinterpreted Hamas' capabilities and intentions

The IDF's investigation into the October 7th Massacre uncovered how the defense ministry built its failed security approach and how Hamas deluded Israel.

PMO to IDF:

'Why were Oct. 7 investigations not presented to PM?'

Gvura Forum chairman, who lost his son in battle on October 7, expresses anger that the families of those who were killed during the massacre were not allowed to examine the results of the investigations before they are to be publically released.

New details of heroism:

Murdered hostage seriously wounded terrorist during abduction

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen told the parents of murdered hostage Ori Danino how their son managed to hit one of the abductors, severely injuring him.

State Comptroller:

ISA and IDF are preventing investigation of critical issues

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman criticized IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and ISA director Ronen Bar for not allowing an investigation into 'the heart of the failures surrounding the massacre.'

Ambassador's gesture at UN:

Mezuzah made of trees from the Gaza border area

'The truth is on our side': First collaboration between Israel's Ministry of Heritage and Israeli mission to the UN.

Lookout's mother:

'She continued reporting after terrorists infiltrated'

Mother of fallen IDF lookout Sergeant Yael Leibushor, says recordings reveals that her daughter 'picked herself up with the most confident voice, continued reporting while they were in the post.'

'The leak is a disgrace'

IDF's unusual request following the outrage of bereaved families

Families of female lookouts blast the leak of the IDF investigation of October 7 failures to the media before it was presented to them. The IDF is calling on media outlets to refrain from publishing partial information.

IDF investigation at Nahal Oz:

Ignoring the warning signs and the soldiers' bravery

Hamas collected accurate data on the Nahal Oz base and attacked in three waves; at the time of the attack, only one guard was stationed at the gate.

Hamas:

'Abu Marzouq's remarks were taken out of context'

Hamas denies New York Times report claiming that its senior official Mousa Abu Marzouq had said that he would have opposed the October 7 attack had he known what the consequences would be.

Special artwork from Gaza Envelope presented to NYC 9/11 Museum

2 works by Yochanan Drucker, a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, presented to 9/11 Museum, a month after Drucker passed away.

Freed hostage returns home:

'My home is broken like my heart'

3 weeks after he was freed, Keith Siegel returns to his home in Kfar Aza, from which he was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. 'A flood of traumatic and painful memories that will forever remain etched in my body and mind.'

Hamas official:

'I wouldn't have supported 10/7 if I'd known the result'

Mousa Abu Marzouk, head of Hamas’ foreign relations office, said he would not have supported the massacre on Israel had he known of the devastation it would wreak on Gaza.

Special mezuzah presented to Israeli Consulate in New York

The unique mezuzah, crafted from trees damaged in the terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in Re'im, was presented this week to the Israeli Consulate in New York.

Report:

Mohammed Deif considered calling off massacre at last minute

Investigation finds that the head of Hamas's military wing considered postponing the October 7 attack to a later date because he feared Hamas had lost the element of surprise.

'Luxury belief'

Woman detransitions from trans man after 10/7 massacre

A woman who used to identify as a trans man tells the New York Post that after being in a bomb shelter on 10/7 and seeing friends murdered at the Nova festival, she realized gender ideology did not matter in a war-torn country.

Knesset approves:

Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel

The Knesset approved the expansion of the Entry Law to prohibit the entry of those who deny the Holocaust or the October 7th Massacre, as well as those who support the international prosecution of Israelis for security activities.