October 7th

Herzog to Fox News:

Israel is ‘protecting the West and the free world’

President Herzog told Fox News the Flydubai attack exposed serious security gaps and warned that Iran must never gain access to nuclear capabilities.

ISA's Oc. 7 failure

The intelligence, the 'conceptzia,' and the critical hours

Former senior Shin Bet official: Ronen Bar had the intelligence regarding Hamas’s preparations but he was operating under the 'conceptzia.'

Netanyahu vows at memorial:

‘No forgiveness’ for October 7 killers

At the October 7 state memorial, Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas’s rule, finish the mission in Gaza, and continue pursuing those responsible for the massacre.

‘A road of rescue’:

Herzog recalls October 7 heroes at Mount Herzl

At the state memorial ceremony, President Herzog recalled the horrors of Route 232 and praised Israelis who rushed toward danger to rescue others.

‘You didn’t protect my son’

Memorial ceremony erupts as bereaved father heckles Netanyahu

Father of Tom Godo, who was killed by friendly fire in massacre aftermath, interrupts Netanyahu’s memorial address, accusing him of failing October 7 victims.

‘Think again’:

Met warns protesters ahead of October 7 London march

London police are deploying hundreds of officers as pro-Palestinian marches are planned for October 7 and 10, with strict conditions and arrests threatened.

Military Intelligence Chief:

4,000 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Military Intelligence Directorate chief Shlomi Binder told the Cabinet that 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists who participated in the massacre have been eliminated. The hunt for the remainder continues.

'Like living in a nightmare'

The volunteers who returned to hell

Ichud Hatzalah volunteers Giti Beer and Liad Ohana recall the first hours of October 7, their journey south and treating the wounded under fire, 'There were bodies everywhere.'

Diaspora Ministry

262 anti-Israel events planned worldwide around 10/7 anniversary

Ministry report identifies pro-Palestinian protests and solidarity events in 37 countries, with 87 classified as medium or high risk and dozens planned near Israeli diplomatic facilities.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander from October 7 massacre

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas Nukhba platoon commander Ibrahim Abu Oweimer, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and continued working to restore Hamas capabilities and advance attacks.

Family does not forget:

Beitar fans honor club supporters murdered on October 7

Beitar fans visited more than 60 graves of club supporters murdered on October 7, bringing candles, prayers and a promise: 'You will always be part of the Beitar family.'

‘He Is Alive’

Heartbreaking moment as father finds his son in hospital on 10/7

Footage from Soroka Medical Center reveals the first 24 hours of October 7 from the perspective of the medical teams on duty.

Special tribute to Aner Shapira:

289 children named after October 7 hero

Since October 7, 289 children have been named after Aner Shapira, z"l, who threw grenades out of the bomb shelter near Re’im, saving many lives. 'There is no stronger form of remembrance than this.'

Oct. 7 day of remembrance

Watch: Herzog lowers flag to half-mast

President Isaac Herzog marks the start of the national day of remembrance for October 7 by lowering the Israeli flag to half-mast at the President’s Residence.

October 7 anniversary

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marks three years since October 7, vowing to learn its lessons, strengthen the military and protect Israeli civilians.

'It’s in my dreams'

Romi Gonen reveals footage of her kidnapping

In a podcast, former hostage Romi Gonen reveals footage of herself being taken to Gaza: “I wake up with it in the morning and go to sleep with it at night."

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Unit 8200 CWO who warned before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a large-scale surprise attack.

Can't hide

10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

Alongside his activities within the Hamas terrorist organization, Saqr Qaisi served as the director of the Turkish organization Deniz Feneri.

IDF Chief:

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces conclusion of October 7 investigations, warns Israel's enemies of preemptive strikes, and calls for expanding the IDF to confront multi-front threats.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

IDF rabbi relives the horrors he saw after the massacre

Rabbi Udi Schwartz, head of the halakha division in the IDF Rabbinate, tells Arutz Sheva about the unbearable scenes, agonizing identifications, and emotional encounters with families that have stayed with him since October 7.

‘Mom and dad are dead'

Messages from the day of the massacre revealed

From 'They’re right outside the door' to the final words before being abducted, victims and survivors are publishing their messages from the October 7 massacre.

Political interference:

Foreign bots attempt to influence Israel's political discourse

Kan News investigation reveals foreign-linked bot networks active on October 7, spreading anti-Israel narratives, returned, seeking to influence Israel’s political discourse ahead of the elections.

3 years of war

Over 87,000 victims of hostilities

Of the orphans, 345; more than 2,000 people in Israel have lost a brother or sister. 1,204 parents have lost their children.

Defense battle at 'Black Arrow'

How terrorists were stopped from reaching central Israel

Channel 13 report reveals footage from battles at Black Arrow and Mefalsim Junction, where dozens of terrorists fired at drivers and Nova survivors, and delayed arrival of rescue forces.

3 years of war:

1,318 security personnel killed, 1,029 civilians killed

The Defense Ministry and National Insurance Institute publish data on casualties and victims of the 'War of Redemption.'

London police urge students to move October 7 march

Pro-Palestinian students in London are planning a march in support of Palestinians specifically on October 7.

Emily Damari reveals: 'It's a miracle I'm alive'

Three years after she was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, former hostage Emily Damari shares disturbing photos from Shifa Hospital in Gaza, recalling her untreated wounds, terrifying captivity, and the miracle of her survival.

Nitzan Alon:

'We could have brought hostages home a year earlier'

Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon says Israel could have ended the Gaza war earlier and brought hostages home, while calling for new, realistic leadership.

Three years later

Hallel at Nova: Thousands pray where festivalgoers were murdered

Bereaved families, survivors and wounded soldiers joined thousands at the Nova massacre site in Re’im for Hallel led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

IDF reveals: Hamas commander held 15 Israeli hostages

DF and ISA reveal eliminated Hamas commander Izz al-Din Bik oversaw captivity of 15 Israeli hostages, participated in the October 7 massacre.

Report:

British doctors shared posts appearing to justify Oct. 7 attacks

Investigation published in The Telegraph finds NHS consultants shared posts describing Oct. 7 as “creative" or “justified," prompting hospital and medical regulator responses.

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted 6 Israelis from Be'eri

Hamas terrorist Muhammad Abu Al-Shaar eliminated in Gaza City. Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 also eliminated.

Trump

'I don't think Netanyahu was warned in advance'

US President addresses reports of advance warnings before the October 7 massacre in an interview with TIME, rejects claims that Netanyahu knew beforehand.

'We won't forget or forgive'

Faces of October 7 victims displayed in heart of Times Square

Israeli Consulate in New York launches campaign displaying the faces of those murdered in the October 7 massacre. Consul General Ofir Akunis: We will not forget, and we will not forgive.

'Mom, I'm in Saudi Arabia'

Waiting at Ben Gurion Airport for her daughter, an October 7 bereaved mother received a call from Saudi Arabia and heard of a struggle in the cockpit.

“False blood libels"

Netanyahu launches legal battle against media

Prime Minister files NIS 2.6 million defamation lawsuit against media outlets and journalists over reports that he received warnings before October 7.

KKL-JNF clarifies: No parties will be held at Nova site

Ahead of the anniversary of October 7, KKL-JNF clarified that visits to the Nova site in the Re’im Forest will be permitted solely for remembrance and commemoration.

Itzik Bonzel to Arutz Sheva:

'I apologized, but Yocheved’s remarks are unforgivable'

Bereaved father and Likud candidate responds to the outcry over his comments about released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz: “How low can one go?"

Ronen Bar: I will file a defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced that he will file a defamation lawsuit against the Prime Minister and demanded the release of the protocols and the schedule of security meetings that preceded the October 7 massacre.

Noa Argamani announces new role after 246 days in Hamas captivity

Noa Argamani announces on X that she has joined Israeli venture capital firm Vine Ventures, writing that she is “excited, a little emotional, and mostly grateful to continue living my life."

Bereaved father defends captivity survivor

Bereaved father Hagay Lober sharply rejects Yocheved Lifshitz’s claim that President Trump was responsible for bringing the hostages home, but then delivered a powerful defense of the former hostage amid harsh attacks against her.

'Give you back to Hamas'

Bereaved father launches scathing attack on former hostage

Bereaved father Itzik Bonzel lashes out at former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz over her criticism of Netanyahu: 'I wish I could turn back the clock and return you to Hamas,' then apologizes 'Caught up in emotion, I wrote something I didn’t mean.'

Netanyahu denies claims - announces defamation lawsuit

Netanyahu denies meeting or speaking with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel before October 7 and says he received no Egyptian warning. He has instructed his lawyers to file a defamation lawsuit.

The images revealing the scale of destruction in Gaza

Updated satellite images from Google Maps show the extensive scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip following the war that began with Hamas’ October 7 attack.

Secret Abu Dhabi meeting

Report: Netanyahu's unusual request from UAE President

AP reports Netanyahu secretly met UAE President bin Zayed to seek a denial of claims he had warned Israel of an impending Hamas attack before October 7.

Report:

Hamas still has 30,000 armed terrorists, is rebuilding arsenal

Nearly three years after October 7, Hamas retains thousands of armed terrorists, maintains tunnel network, manufactures rockets, and smuggles weapons into Gaza.

Mossad official's testimony cast doubts on 10.7 warning reports

Former Mossad official Eyal Tsir Cohen says Egyptian intelligence officials never mentioned any prior October 7 warning, despite dozens of hours of talks.

Abu Shehadeh's video that contradicts his claims of ignorance

Video shows Balad chief repeating his controversial remarks days after October 7, contradicting his claim of ignorance about the massacre.

Report:

Egypt’s intelligence chief called Netanyahu days before October 7

The Wall Street Journal reports that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel personally warned Netanyahu about the possibility of an impending Hamas attack days before the October 7, 2023 massacre.

'That's Me':

Gazan student suspended after revealing role in massacre

Hussein Issa, a student who arrived in the Netherlands a few months ago, was suspended after revealing that he took part in the October 7th massacre.

Watch:

Police drone records elimination of October 7th terrorist

New police footage shows the elimination of the terrorist accused of driving the motorcycle used to abduct Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova festival.

IDF confirms: Noa Argamani's kidnapper eliminated in Gaza strike

Terrorist filmed riding the motorcycle carrying Noa Argamani into Gaza on October 7 killed in Nuseirat, as Israel continues its hunt for the kidnappers.

Gallant reveals: Hamas warned Shin Bet weeks before October 7

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Hamas warned leader Yahya Sinwar would 'shake the prisons,' but Israeli intelligence misinterpretated.

Report:

Egypt’s intelligence chief warned of impending massacre

A new investigation says Abbas Kamel spent all of 67 minutes in Israel warning of a looming Hamas escalation.

At Oct. 1 meeting

NYT: Netanyahu did not mention UAE warning of Hamas attack

The New York Times reports Netanyahu did not mention an alleged UAE warning about a planned Hamas attack during a key security meeting days before Oct. 7.

IDF:

Hamas commander who took part in holding 10/7 hostages eliminated

Hassan Mahmoud Siam infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim captive in Gaza.

Growing Back:

Gaza region population grows by 10% since massacre

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the Gaza envelope has grown to some 66,000 residents, with more than 90% of evacuated residents back home and thousands of new families moving into the region.

Herzog to world leaders:

‘Do not erase October 7th from the story’

President Isaac Herzog warns world leaders criticizing Israel not to erase October 7th or demand standards of Israel they would not apply to themselves.

‘Earthquake in the prisons’

The message from Sinwar that was misinterpreted in Israel

Weeks before October 7, a message was received from Sinwar about an “earthquake in the prisons." Israel’s security establishment assessed that it was connected to Tsurkov.

Revelation raises questions about reporting from Gaza

Motaz Azaiza says he filmed Gazans assaulting hostages but withheld the footage out of concern that Israel would identify them. He also revealed pressure exerted by Hamas on journalists.