Nir Oz

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Nir Oz on Oct. 7

Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas, who infiltrated Nir Oz on the morning of the October 7 massacre and led attacks against Israel throughout the war, is eliminated after violating ceasefire.

Security forces eliminate Oct 7 terrorist, 3 Hamas terrorists

IDF and ISA forces eliminate Islamic Jihad terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre, planned attack on IDF troops.

In response to officer’s injury

IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

A Hamas commander who led the terrorist attack in Nir Oz on October 7 was eliminated in a targeted strike in the southern Gaza Strip, in response to the serious injury of an officer in Gaza.

Commemorating The Massacre:

Nir Oz homes damaged in attack to be demolished - except one

All homes in Kibbutz Nir Oz that were damaged in the October 7th massacre will be demolished, except for one that will be preserved for historical purposes.

'You have returned home'

Tamir Adar laid to rest two years after defending his kibbutz

Tamir Adar, who gave his life defending his community during the October 7th attack, was laid to rest in the kibbutz where he was born, raised, and built his family.

Watch: Ariel Cunio returns to Nir Oz community

Hamas captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and partner Arbel Yehud arrive at their home in Kiryat Gat, to live in temporary residences intended for the Nir Oz community; their community is on hand to greet them.

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Sagui Dekel-Chen's haunting apology in Nir Oz

A memorial ceremony for the October 7th massacre was held at Kibbutz Nir Oz, in memory of 65 people who were murdered and the nine hostages still held in Gaza.

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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

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.

Nir Oz being rebuilt only with donations

In Kibbutz Nir Oz, a new neighborhood is being built and dozens of homes, including those of former hostages, are being renovated — all funded solely by donations. Netanyahu was informed, but nothing has changed.

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.

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Hamas tunnel destroyed near Nir Oz

Israeli forces destroyed over 1,200 terror infrastructures near Kerem Shalom to widen the security area near the communities of western Negev.

Year & a half later:

Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists

The Southern District Attorney's Office announced its intention to file the first 22 indictments against terrorists who participated in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

After being found in Rafah

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz

Billie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was abducted on October 7th, 2023, and was found this week by soldiers in Rafah, had an emotional reunion with her family from Nir Oz.

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.

'He was always smiling and good-natured'

Nir Oz mourns hostage Itzhak Elgarat following positive identification of his body at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.

'Ohad was a dedicated and loving family man'

Hostages Ohad Yahalomi has been positively identified as one of the bodies returned overnight.

We'll walk together on kibbutz paths:

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz

PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'

Rebuilding Hope: New Fruit Orchards Rising in Nir Oz

The southern border communities of Israel are witnessing a remarkable transformation. In Nir Oz, a community that has shown incredible resilience, we're planting new fruit orchards that symbolize both memorial and renewal.

Released hostage's father:

Despite horrors of captivity, Sagui’s resilience shines through

'Pain and sorrow are there, but they cannot overshadow the beauty of this moment; seeing him with his three little girls,' says father of released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen.

Shiri Bibas was murdered in captivity

Shiri Bibas was murdered in the first weeks of the war, together with her children Kfir and Ariel. 'She was beloved by everyone who knew her, but above all, she was a dedicated mother.'

Help plant hope:

Tu B'Shvat Orchards Rise to Honor more than 800 Heroes

This Tu B'Shvat, just hours away, we are creating living memorials in Kibbutz Tze'elim and Nir Oz. Near the Bibas family home, these fruit trees will grow as eternal tributes to our 800 fallen soldiers, transforming loss into renewed life.

Minister Katz:

'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

Defense Minister Israel Katz commented on footage of Gazans walking around 300 meters away from the border with Israel: 'Zero tolerance for anyone who threatens IDF forces or the fence area and the communities.'

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Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Dozens of Gaza Strip residents were seen approaching the fence opposite Kibbutz Nir Oz earlier today.

Gadi Mozes returns to Nir Oz:

'I hope to soon return and work the fields'

A week after being released from Hamas captivity, Gadi Mozes returns to his home in Nir Oz. 'I hope to soon return and work the fields and contribute to the rebuilding of Kibbutz Nir Oz.'

The view from Kibbutz Nir Oz

The hostage-ceasefire deal does not change the distance from Nir Oz to Khan Yunis. What it does show is that we are out of the Blinken frying pan and into the Trump fire. And that Yahya Sinwar was a psychopathic murderer, but also a perceptive psychologist. Opinion.