October 7th

In first reading

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

Knesset approves in its first reading the coalition's bill to establish a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

IDF eliminates Hamas training commander in northern Gaza strike

Overnight the IDF carried out an aerial strike in northern Gaza, eliminating Fadi Falah Ashour Daghmash, a commander in the training department of Hamas’s military wing.

How October 7 reshaped the IDF

According to a report, the IDF has introduced sweeping changes to its defense doctrine, readiness plans and command structure after October 7.

Happy ending:

Released hostages, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, marry

Many survivors of Hamas captivity attended the wedding of Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, who had been released from captivity in Gaza.

Lone reservist celebrates bar mitzvah at age 36

Combat soldiers in the Arbel Battalion hold a bar mitzvah celebration for their comrade who had never been called up to the Torah or donned tefillin.

Cabinet backs long-term support for October 7 festival survivors

The government approved a NIS 60 million plan to expand rehabilitation, mental health, employment and family support for festival survivors.

How Sinwar planned a multi-front war against Israel

Newly analyzed documents reveal the plans Sinwar proposed to Hezbollah ahead of the October 7th Massacre, which included attacks from Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

Watch: Couple who survived October 7 massacre celebrate wedding

Bar and Eden, who survived the Kfar Aza massacre on October 7, married earlier this week.

October 7th massacre

This is how the intelligence failure happened

Major General (res.) Roni Numa, tasked with investigating failures that led to the massacre, shares how the reliance on technology caused a real-time intelligence disaster.

Terrorist who abducted soldier and held hostages eliminated

IDF eliminated Muhammad Na’im Jandiya, who oversaw the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, abducted Cpt. Daniel Perez, and held three Israelis hostage.

Released hostage:

'1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'

Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski says at an event marking 1,000 days since 10/7 that he has been battling PTSD every day since his release from Hamas captivity, and vows to continue sharing his story wherever he can.

Minister of Defense:

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

At a 1,000-day war assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF must be ready at any time for an independent strike on Iran, adding that 83% of tunnels in Gaza’s “yellow line" area have been destroyed.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

1,000 Days Since 10/7:

President Herzog meets with massacre survivors

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal host members of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, together with the mother of Sergeant Yaron Zohar z"l, who was killed defending the kibbutz.

In her memory:

Family of slain Border Police captain dedicates mikveh

Family of Border Police Capt. Kim Dukarker, who was murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, inaugurates new mikveh in Beit Hashmonai on what would have been her 25th birthday.

1,000 days since Oct. 7 massacre:

Danny Danon: No terrorist deserves a paycheck or protection

Marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon urges international community to take a firm stand against terrorism, accuses UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas.

Former hostages travel to US to see England at World Cup

Former hostages Emily Damari and brothers Gali and Ziv Berman traveled to the US to watch England's World Cup victory over Panama, fulfilling a dream they shared before being taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 and celebrating their freedom together.

State Comptroller

Serious failures in casualty evacuation system on October 7

The State Comptroller found shortcomings in the procedures for evacuating the wounded on October 7 and in the treatment provided to wounded soldiers.

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, Islamic Jihad terrorist who kidnapped Israelis during October 7 massacre.

Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, is eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminate Walid Haniyeh, Deputy Commander of an elite Nukhba company, who commanded a terror cell infiltrating Israel during the October 7th massacre.

Bereaved father: Former ISA chief must sit in prison

Businessman Eyal Waldman, whose daughter Danielle was killed in the October 7 massacre together with her partner, says former ISA chief Ronen Bar responsible for failures that led to massacre, should have stepped down soon afterwards.

Shin Bet Director's decision draws criticism

Shin Bet Director David Zini had a memorial for agents who fell since October 7th removed, drawing criticism.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.

'October 7 on steroids'

Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Officers serving along the Gaza border claim there has been a significant change in the way open-fire regulations are being implemented.

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

The terrorist also infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Confrontation erupts in the Education Committee after MK Tzvi Sukkot demanded that MK Ben Said condemn the October 7 massacre and terrorist attacks.

Haifa:

Claims of delay in memorial bench request for Nova victim

Olga Gluzman, mother of Dana Petrenko, murdered at Nova, claims Haifa Municipality has been delaying her request to install a memorial bench for her daughter, and even demanded payment of NIS 60,000.

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

The terrorist infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre and attempted to train terrorists at a Gaza hospital.

The Uranium Is gone: The next October 7 may be nuclear.

Why did Iran destroy access to the nuclear stockpile? Why make access to the uranium more difficult? Opinion.

San Diego man accused of raising money for Hamas after October 7

San Diego resident arrested for allegedly exploiting the post-Oct. 7 Gaza situation to raise $600,000 and divert the funds to Hamas.

IDF eliminates two October 7th terrorists in Gaza

Hamas terrorists Ahmad Abu Hin and Mahmoud Walid Jabr Abu Hin, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre, were eliminated after posing a threat to IDF troops.

Leading UK activist:

‘October 7 destroyed my faith that others would stand with us’

Speakers at the Arutz Sheva Conference warned that anti-Zionism is fueling antisemitism and urged Britain to confront extremism.

Amir Tibon wins 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

Journalist and author Amir Tibon awarded 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza, which chronicles the 10/7 massacre and its impact on communities along the Gaza border through personal testimony, historical context, and reporting.

Documents reveal:

Hamas’s plan to sabotage Israel-Saudi normalization

Seized Hamas documents reveal that preparations for the deadly October 7 attacks were driven, in part, by a calculated effort to derail normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Sinwar’s handwritten October 7 attack plans displayed

New exhibition showcases Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten plans for October 7 attack, featuring operational plans, weapons and vehicles used in the massacre, and findings linking Hamas operatives to various civilian institutions.

'Moral decline'

Danon fires back at UN envoy who ridiculed bereaved mother

Ambassador Danny Danon blasts UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for mockingly telling the mother of an October 7 victim to change meds.

'Change medication'

Anti-Israel UN envoy mocks mother of October 7 victim

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces heavy backlash after mocking the mother of an Oct. 7 victim.

Shin Bet opinion: MK's actions directly endangered operative

A Shin Bet opinion submitted to the Knesset claims MK Tally Gotliv put a senior agent's life at risk by disclosing his identity.

Charity fears Gaza aid sent after 10/7 may have reached Hamas

Leaked documents show senior officials at a major British Islamic charity privately warned that more than £350,000 in Gaza aid sent after the October 7 massacre may have reached Hamas or other terrorist groups.

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, a Hamas Nukhba commander, who played a leading role in the massacre on Kissufim, was eliminated.

Nearly 3 years later

Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Residents of Nahal Oz were informed that all documentation and security camera footage from the October 7 massacre had been located and transferred to the kibbutz.

Nirel Zini’s family updated:

Bones found in Kfar Aza are not his

The family of Givati officer Nirel Zini, whose head was severed on October 7 and has still not been located, was informed that the human remains found yesterday likely belong to a terrorist.

Nearly 3 years later: Bones found in Kfar Aza

Nearly three years after the massacre, human bones were discovered in the Dor Tzair neighborhood of Kfar Aza. Authorities are now examining whether the remains belong to Nirel Zini.

Calls for Oxford Union president to resign over Hamas comments

Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess faces calls to resign after remarks appearing to describe Hamas' October 7 attack as "proportional" sparked backlash from student and anti-antisemitism groups.

Medics who saved Mossad head on 10/7 in emotional encounter

At the ceremony marking his inauguration as Mossad chief, Roman Gofman met for the very first time the two United Hatzalah medics who saved his life on October 7.

Changes from war lessons

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

The head of the Operations Division in the Military Intelligence Directorate said that the Intelligence Directorate failed to provide warning ahead of the October 7 attack.

Watch

Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

NIS 1 billion allocated for trial of Nukhba terrorists

The government has approved a plan proposed by the Defense and Finance Ministries to prosecute the Hamas Nukhba Force terrorists.

Herzog on Farhud Anniversary:

‘The waves of antisemitic hatred continue’

President Isaac Herzog marked the Farhud’s 85th anniversary, warning that antisemitism remains a growing threat worldwide.

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist Imad Hassan Hussein Aslim, who planned terror attacks and participated in October 7 massacre, in northern Gaza strike.

Moments before demolition

“A Psalm of Thanksgiving" beside the burned home in Be’eri

Before the demolition of the house that burned down on October 7, Rachel Fricker held a farewell ceremony with the participation of Rabbi Shlomo Raanan and the officer who rescued her and her family.

Major Hamas commander, 10/7 architect targeted in Gaza strike

Security source says Israel has confirmed the elimination of Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing, in Gaza.

Oct. 7 families to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.

Watch:

Hamas terrorist who participated in Oct. 7th massacre eliminated

The IDF eliminated a Hamas sniper who infiltrated the Zikim base during the brutal October 7th massacre.

'Yona had a drive for life'

Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life

In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Due to security concerns

Nova Exhibition sign in London removed

Police urged organizers to hide the Nova exhibition’s location amid fears of antisemitic violence and major anti-Israel protests.

Confirmed:

Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad eliminated

IDF, ISA, confirm elimination of Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, one of the last senior architects of the October 7 massacre and a key figure in the captivity of Israeli hostages.