Nahal Oz

Over 2.5 years later

IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas terrorist Hamza Sharabasi, who infiltrated Nahal Oz during the October 7 massacre.

Happy ending:

First wedding in Kibbutz Nahal Oz since October 7 massacre

Dani Nechmad, a nursing student, married Alon Freibach, a Golani Brigade officer who was wounded during the war, celebrate the first wedding held in Nahal Oz since October 7.

Islamic Jihad leader who infiltrated Nahal Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IDF eliminated the Nuhkba leader of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza City Brigade who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Supreme Court:

What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

The Supreme Court heard a petition by the families of Nahal Oz lookouts who were killed in the October 7th massacre. The families are demanding the full footage from the day of the incident.

Captivity survivor Omri Miran:

'Keep going until the last hostage comes home'

Captivity survivor Omri Miran visits Hostages Square, thanking the Nahal Oz community and urging continued support for the 11 hostages still being held: “Let’s keep going until the last hostage comes home.”

Reservists warn: Serious security failures at Nahal Oz

Reservists at Nahal Oz warn of major security failures at post attacked on during October 7 massacre.

'Shooting and throwing grenades'

Daniella Gilboa recounts the massacre at the Nahal Oz outpost

Daniella Gilboa, an outlook who was taken hostage from the Nahal Oz outpost, tells of the moments of terror, her murdered friends, and her attempt to survive, 'They were shooting at us, throwing hand grenades.'

'Threat removed':

After 5 years: IDF approves reopening of main access to Nahal Oz

IDF reopens Route 25 to Nahal Oz, removing antitank walls following elimination of threat from nearby hills.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Within minutes:

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

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

Working dog exhibition for massacre survivors

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

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.

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'.

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.

Terrorists fire on IDF soldiers near Gaza

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.