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News and updates about Nahal Oz

Dramatic testimony:

Yochai jumped on a grenade, his friends attacked with knives

'We will not be taken hostage,' Nimrod Eliraz, sole survivor of the Nahal Oz command center, recounts how four soldiers fought for hours against Hamas terrorists, without ammunition.

Yochai jumped on a grenade, his friends attacked with knives

Heroism:

At 8:40 I wrote, 'Nahal Oz has fallen'

20-year-old Maya Braun shares her lookout team's unimaginable heroism in Nahal Oz on October 7th.

At 8:40 I wrote, 'Nahal Oz has fallen'

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.

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

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.”

Hamas knew how vulnerable IDF outpost near border was

'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's unusual request following the outrage of bereaved families

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.

Ignoring the warning signs and the soldiers' bravery

Two weeks before the massacre:

Terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

Eyal Eshel, father of IDF lookout Roni Eshel, who fell in the October 7 massacre, says the terrorists knew the birthday of one of the IDF lookouts at the Nahal Oz military base.

Terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

IDF publishes investigation into suspected friendly fire deaths

A newly published report indicates that Tomer and Dikla Arava were likely killed by IDF fire during the battle for their town of Nahal Oz in the October 7th massacre.

IDF publishes investigation into suspected friendly fire deaths

Families of IDF lookouts livid

'If this isn't a mistake, it's disappointing'

Families of IDF lookouts who were murdered at Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, 2023, receive radio recordings of their daughters from the IDF, express outrage over the fact that the recordings were cut off at 4:48 a.m. on October 7.

'If this isn't a mistake, it's disappointing'

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who commanded Nahal Oz massacre

In joint operation, IDF and ISA eliminate a number of terrorists from Hamas' Shati Battalion, including commander of Nahal Oz massacre on October 7, and a terrorist who participated in October 7 abductions.

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who commanded Nahal Oz massacre

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Yael Eshel, sister of lookout Roni, who fell on October 7 at Nahal Oz outpost, enlists today and will serve as an infantry instructor.

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Nahal Oz lookout:

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Amit Yerushalmi, who served as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border, speaks for the first time to the civilian investigation committee examining the October 7 failures.

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

'Investigations only after the war'

Netanyahu meets with families of fallen IDF observers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with families of soldiers killed in the attack on the Nahal Oz base on October 7th, and clarified that investigations of the attack will be held only once the war is won.

Netanyahu meets with families of fallen IDF observers

Fallen soldier's last words:

'They are inside the outpost'

In a dramatic recording published this morning, surveillance post operator Corporal Yael Leibovitch is heard screaming for help from the moment she identified the terrorists until their penetration into her outpost.

'They are inside the outpost'

Father of fallen soldier:

‘We won’t leave Haliva alone, until he is demoted’

‘Organizational culture in the IDF is one of the most failing systems in Israel,’ fallen soldier Roni Eshel’s father condemned.

‘We won’t leave Haliva alone, until he is demoted’

Dolev Amouyal:

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

The father of fallen soldier Dolev Amouyal recounts his son's last battle on October 7th.

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier:

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recounts Captain Daniel Perez's battle to save the town of Nahal Oz on October 7th.

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Within minutes:

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

IDF ground troops continue to operate in coordination with the Air Force in southern Gaza.

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

Working dog exhibition for massacre survivors

'It's the first time my son has smiled since the war broke out.'

Working dog exhibition for massacre survivors

Flowers will continue to bloom

Nahal Oz IDF Situation Room re-opens

The newly built situation room is designed to allow the observers of the 414th Battalion to fulfill their mission.

Nahal Oz IDF Situation Room re-opens

Gazans march on Nahal Oz : A news story never written

Gazans march on  Nahal Oz : A news story never written

Concern in Gaza region: Period of calm may be nearing end

New policy of sounding alarm for tunnel attacks in addition to rockets praised by local officials: 'We hope summer passes safely'.

Concern in Gaza region: Period of calm may be nearing end

Interview

Gaza clashes give residents a 'reminder' of war

Kibbutz Nahal Oz spokesperson speaks about why mortar fire picked up again, and how the tankfire brings back rough memories.

Gaza clashes give residents a 'reminder' of war

Terrorists fire on IDF soldiers near Gaza

Shots fired at Nahal Oz hours after Netanyahu makes impromptu visit.

Terrorists fire on IDF soldiers near Gaza

'This Child Paid With His Life for the IDF's Morality'

MK Haim Yellin attacks UN report at Knesset, while holding up photograph of 4-year-old Daniel Tragerman, killed during Protective Edge.

'This Child Paid With His Life for the IDF's Morality'

Bereaved Families Visit Site of Fallen Soldiers' Deaths

The families of 5 soldiers killed in a guard stand near Kibbutz Nahal Oz traveled down to the site to commemorate their sons.

Bereaved Families Visit Site of Fallen Soldiers' Deaths

Aiding in Aftermath: 50 Million NIS Package Raised for Negev

Jewish Agency's aid project 'is continuation of the Jewish world’s outpouring of solidarity with the people of Israel,' Sharansky says.

Aiding in Aftermath: 50 Million NIS Package Raised for Negev

Jenin, Shechem Palestinians to Visit Southern Israel Towns

Roughly 200 people from Jenin and Shechem due to visit Israeli communities 'to see what happened here', understand other side.

Jenin, Shechem Palestinians to Visit Southern Israel Towns

Undeterred by Hamas, Israelis Express Interest in Moving South

Despite losing 20 families in the aftermath of Gaza war, Kibbutz Nahal Oz has seen renewed interest from families across Israel.

Undeterred by Hamas, Israelis Express Interest in Moving South

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Developing the Gaza Belt Like Judea and Samaria

Ex-Yesha Council director Pinhas Wallerstein tells Arutz Sheva he 'owed it to himself' to be in Nahal Oz as mortars fell.

Developing the Gaza Belt Like Judea and Samaria

Lapid Vows Revenge on Hamas for Killing 4 Year-Old

Finance Minister: 'Hamas leaders should know that they will pay for the death of Daniel and what they're doing to the South.'

Lapid Vows Revenge on Hamas for Killing 4 Year-Old

Anger in Kibbutz as Yaalon Cancels Visit for 'Security Reasons'

Defense Ministry says that Hamas may have been aware of the high ranking visit in real time.

Anger in Kibbutz as Yaalon Cancels Visit for 'Security Reasons'

Shabbat Rocket Attack on Nahal Oz

The PFLP took responsibility for a 'mortar attack' on Nahal Oz late Friday after clashes with IDF forces in Ash-Shujaa’eya.

Shabbat Rocket Attack on Nahal Oz