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News and updates about October 7th

Torah dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7 massacre

Yeshiva staff and students, as well as Ashdod's mayor, attend Torah scroll dedication honoring Major Chen Bouchris, who fell in battle on the morning of October 7 while defending southern Israel from the invading Hamas terrorists.

Torah dedicated in memory of soldier killed in Oct. 7  massacre

NYT report:

IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7

New York Times ridiculed for reporting that the IDF's rules of engagement are different in a formally-declared war than during previous skirmishes with Hamas and after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust

IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7

Bereaved father:

'No to an irresponsible deal'

Eliyahu Libman, whose son Elyakim was murdered on October 7, explains his opposition to the hostage release deal in its current form.

'No to an irresponsible deal'

Defense Minister:

'IDF must release full recordings of fallen soldiers'

Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to release nearly complete recordings from the night of October 7th to the families of soldiers killed in the massacre.

'IDF must release full recordings of fallen soldiers'

Bereaved father:

'IDF cheated us'

Eyal Eshel, father of the fallen soldier Roni Eshel, criticized the IDF's release of the radio recordings from the night before the October 7th massacre.

'IDF cheated us'

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'

10/7 inquiries:

Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

The investigation into the intelligence gathering operations on the Gaza border on the eve of the massacre found that the Gaza Division did not interpret unusual movements on the border to be preparations for the attack.

Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

Bereaved husband and father:

'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''

'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

The night before the massacre:

The partial situational assessment and the failed intel

An investigation into the night of the massacre found that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi did not order a full situational assessment despite understanding that something unusual was happening.

The partial situational assessment and the failed intel

'Kinocide'

Hamas attacks on, weaponization of families named in new report

New report co-authored by Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children and Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Right details how Hamas targeted the family unit on October 7.

Hamas attacks on, weaponization of families named in new report

Over anti-Israel backlash:

NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled

NYC comedy club cancels show after anti-Israel backlash over event meant to heal division following Oct. 7 terror attacks.

NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled

'Unacceptable and disturbing'

California DMV revokes 'LOLOCT7' license plate

California Department of Motor Vehicles revokes and apologizes for personalized truck license plate which was perceived as mocking Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Truck owner's son says the plate had no connection to the attack.

California DMV revokes 'LOLOCT7' license plate

Appalling:

Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism

Columbia University professor who referred to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel as “awesome” is set to teach an upcoming course on Zionism at the institution.

Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism

Biden:

'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'

President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.

'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'

Watch:

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel recites Kaddish prayer in Nir Oz

Senior religious Zionist rabbis toured the Gaza envelope and called for a deal to release the hostages that would not harm Israeli security.

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel recites Kaddish prayer in Nir Oz

In meeting with hostages' families

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free the hostages

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with hostage families in Washington, D.C., reaffirms both the current and incoming administrations’ commitment to securing the release of all hostages.

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free the hostages

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS

Working with established philanthropists, family foundations, leading high-tech companies, and Israeli companies the Merit Spread Foundation became the leading channel for raising funds for the victims of the 7th of October massacre and the wars that followed.

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS

Over suspected terror ties:

WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members

US-based charity World Central Kitchen dismisses dozens of Palestinian Arab staff members working in Gaza following warning from Israel that they had links to terrorist groups.

WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members

New York Times:

UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives

The New York Times confirms, based on documents confiscated by Israel, that UNRWA employees were terror operatives and equipped with weapons.

UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives

A coup attempt in the shadow of Oct. 7

Many fingers are pointed in the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the evidence says otherwise. Opinion.

A coup attempt in the shadow of Oct. 7

In Kibbutz Nir Oz

Minister Strock meets freed hostage

Minister Orit Strock visits Kibbutz Nir Oz and meets with the leadership and the residents: Together we will rebuild the kibbutz.

Minister Strock meets freed hostage

Canadian advocacy group:

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) blasts Amnesty International’s report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza: Instead of holding terrorists accountable, Amnesty inexplicably inverts the narrative, blaming Israel for the violence perpetrated against it.

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Over a year after 10/7:

IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

The decision follows criticism that female observers were left defenseless when their bases were invaded on October 7.

IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

Rescued hostage Luis Har:

'My views have completely changed since I was kidnapped'

Luis Har, who was rescued from the heart of Rafah in a heroic operation, speaks about the harrowing experience of being held captive by Hamas and about how he has changed since the ordeal.

'My views have completely changed since I was kidnapped'

IDF:

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for immediate removal of “Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque”, in which gamers play as a terrorist who murders Israeli soldiers.

FSWC calls for removal of video game glorifying October 7

A year after 10/7:

Yehudit and Shmulik Weiss buried in Kibbutz Beeri

Shmulik was murdered on Oct. 7 in his home and Yehudit was taken hostage to Gaza; her body was located six weeks later near the Al-Shifa Hospital.

Yehudit and Shmulik Weiss buried in Kibbutz Beeri

Shocking:

Canadian video game allows players to take part in massacre

A Canadian platform is selling a game allowing players to recreate the October 7th massacre.

Canadian video game allows players to take part in massacre

Minister Smotrich:

'The heroism of the people of Kibbutz Nir Oz is an inspiration'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of Kibbutz Nir Oz: "We will continue to stand and work for the development and renewed growth of the kibbutz."

'The heroism of the people of Kibbutz Nir Oz is an inspiration'

New data:

Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

Executive Council of Australian Jewry finds Australian Jews experienced more than 2,000 anti-Jewish incidents over the past year, more than quadruple the number from the previous year.

Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi hints at resignation after the conclusion of October 7 inquiries. He emphasized the importance of the process and commander accountability.

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

Anti-Israel UN rapporteur:

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, tells Piers Morgan: The fact that we call October 7 terrorism doesn’t justify what Israel has done since.

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'

New TAU study:

Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

'On the morning of October 7th, seismic stations located in southern Israel detected weak ground motions caused by the unusual movement of heavy vehicles within the Gaza Strip,' Tel Aviv University researchers explain.

Oct. 7 ground motions reveal Nukhba terrorists' seismic signature

Welfare Minister:

'There will be no rehabilitation without the hostages returning'

Minister Yaakov Margi visits kibbutzim evacuated after October 7, promises to continue assisting the residents.

'There will be no rehabilitation without the hostages returning'

'Your fight inspired so many'

Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye

Hazel Brief, whose son Yona succumbed to his wounds over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, parted from her son and looked back on the long fight for his life.

Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

The Civilian Board of Inquiry into the October 7th massacre has published its findings, finding a series of Israel's top officials responsible for the State's failures that day.

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured in 7/10 massacre, dies of his wounds

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, aged 23, from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, was severely injured in combat near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023.

Yona Betzalel Brief, injured in 7/10 massacre, dies of his wounds

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire, additional Hamas terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders eliminated

Terrorists, including Nuhkba commander and another Hamas commander who led the massacres and kidnappings on the Mefalsim road on October 7th, eliminated.

5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders eliminated

Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy

What we saw on October 7, 2023—the largest and deadliest assault on Israel in decades—was not just another chapter in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, but a confirmation of trends outlined in an 2022 article. Opinion.

Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy

Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran

The lawsuit, submitted to the US District Court in Washington, outlines Iran’s financial and logistical support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations dedicated to Israel’s destruction.

Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran

Samaria Heroes:

Even in his death, Motti saved many lives

Revital Shamir, widow of Motti, who was killed on 10/7 in battle against Hamas terrorists, talks about her husband, saying: 'Even if we turn the clock back and do it all over again, Motti would do the same.'

Even in his death, Motti saved many lives

Five Years Ago:

'We might wake up to a massive attack'

In February 2017, Bezalel Smotrich warned against 'a massive attack from Gaza with hundreds of casualties and hostages.' His warning was laughed off.

'We might wake up to a massive attack'

Gazan Cleric:

October 7th massacre contravened rules of Jihad

Gazan cleric Dr. Salman al-Dahi recently issued a fatwa stating that Hamas's attack went against Islamic law and jihad.

October 7th massacre contravened rules of Jihad

Flood 7.10

"God laughs at those who lament about the outcome of the causes they cherish." ‒ Jacques-Bénigne Bossue

Flood 7.10

Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN

Minister for Social Equality and Women Empowerment May Golan in letter to Elise Stefanik: The women of Israel who experienced the horrors of October 7th found no expression for their voices in UN institutions. Instead of supporting them, the UN has acted to silence them.

Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN

Info received hours before massacre passed to Netanyahu's office

Intelligence officer in the Prime Minister's Office received warning of the October 7 massacre hours before it happened, due to suspicious signs in Gaza - but was told that the events were not unusual.

Info received hours before massacre passed to Netanyahu's office

October 7th:

Prime Minister's Office received warning 10 minutes before attack

The Shin Bet called Prime Minister Netanyahu's military secretary, Gen. Avi Gil, to inform him of the unusual moves Hamas had made the previous night, mere minutes before the massacre began.

Prime Minister's Office received warning 10 minutes before attack

Early sign of impending massacre:

Did the Prime Minister's Office know Hamas activated SIM cards?

Among the early warning signs of the October 7 massacre was the mass activation of Israeli SIM cards by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Was the Prime Minister informed?

Did the Prime Minister's Office know Hamas activated SIM cards?

Anti-Israel actions taken by Biden's administration after Oct. 7

On the one hand, Biden sent massive arms shipments to Israel, but his other hand did the list in this article. Now Trump can flip the script.

Anti-Israel actions taken by Biden's administration after Oct. 7

Oct. 7 investigation:

There was no betrayal, soldiers were victim to cyberattacks

IDF completes investigation examining weak spots in information security prior to the Hamas massacre, revealing how the terror group gathered information for use in the attack.

There was no betrayal, soldiers were victim to cyberattacks

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

Over a year after the massacre:

Last Be'eri residents leave the hotels they were evacuated to

Dozens of residents of Kibbutz Be'eri relocate to new temporary housing near Kibbutz Hatzerim after 13 months in Dead Sea hotels as they prepare to return to their homes

Last Be'eri residents leave the hotels they were evacuated to

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

Bill Clinton defends Israel:

'What would you do if it was your family?'

Former President defends Israel's response to October 7, says he does not 'keep score' about the death tolls on each side and Hamas causes civilian deaths in Gaza.

'What would you do if it was your family?'

Aner Shapira's father:

'Think about the hundreds of heroes whose stories are unknown'

Moshe, whose son Aner was killed while protecting others near the site of the Supernova Music Festival, tells Arutz Sheva that there were many heroes, and 'and we need to come together and think about them, even those whose stories were not told.'

'Think about the hundreds of heroes whose stories are unknown'

Haunting:

ZAKA volunteers read Kaddish prayer in home of slaughtered family

The volunteers read the Kaddish prayer at the home of the Siman Tov family, where Tamar and Johnny were murdered together with their three children, five-year-olds Arbel and Shahar, and two and a half-year-old Omer.

ZAKA volunteers read Kaddish prayer in home of slaughtered family

ISA head:

'From the moment of failure, we have proven to be unbreakable'

ISA head, Ronen Bar: 'We are learning about the reasons for the 10/7 failure and striving to reduce the chances of such failures in the future.'

'From the moment of failure, we have proven to be unbreakable'

Yotam Haim's last message:

'I hope I survive, if not - I love you'

Iris, whose son Yotam Haim, was abducted by Hamas terrorists and accidentally killed by IDF soldiers in Gaza, shared the last sign of life she received from him.

'I hope I survive, if not - I love you'