October 7th

Hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered the morning of October 7, 2023

Petah Tikva municipality announces that hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered on the morning of the October 7, 2023, massacre, and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.

Morocco:

Tens of thousands protest against Israel in Rabat

Demonstrators waved PLO flags and brandish signs denouncing Morocco's 2020 normalization with Israel, a day before the anniversary of October 7 attack.

One year since Oct. 7 attack:

Swords of Iron war in numbers

Hundreds of soldiers fell, thousands were wounded and tens of thousands of targets were struck. IDF publishes the numbers behind the war on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

New report:

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels

ADL report finds there has been a nearly 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in US since Hamas' October 7 attack last year.

Oct.7 anniversary:

Thousands gather in Central Park to demand return of hostages

One year since October 7th massacre: Remaining family members of hostages demand the return of their loved ones who remain in captivity as thousands gather in Central Park to commemorate the anniversary.

European Commission Pres.:

'There can be no justification for Hamas' acts of terror'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas attack: I condemn once again, and in the strongest possible terms, those barbarous attacks, we reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Chief of Staff to troops:

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi sent a letter to all IDF soldiers and reservists marking one year since the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

One year in captivity:

Pictures of hostages projected on Jerusalem's walls

Photos of the 101 hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the number 365, and a yellow ribbon were projected on Sunday onto the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

A year since 10.7

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

The IDF published new footage from the Multidimensional Unit's heroic battle in Kibbutz Re'im and the tank that fought terrorists outside the besieged Sderot police station.

Watch live:

FOZ memorial ceremony commemorating October 7th

A memorial ceremony at the FOZ museum with representatives from the kibbutzim, bereaved families, security forces and families of hostages who will come to share their stories.

IDF reinforces Gaza region for Oct. 7 memorial

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command: "The Southern Command remains at a heightened state of vigilance and readiness for the coming days."

IDF reveals:

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Marking 1 year since the October 7th Massacre, the IDF established an exhibition displaying the items seized from Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7th, as well as during the combat in the Gaza Strip, to showcase them to the world.

From Hamas' perspective:

This is how the October 7 attack was planned

A new study by Lt. Col. (res.) Jonathan Halevi reveals that as early as December 2022, Yahya Sinwar unveiled the name he chose for the October 7 attack.

German official:

'We've faced a tsunami of antisemitism since October 7'

German antisemitism czar says open and aggressive antisemitism has been stronger than at any time since 1945, both in Germany and worldwide.

Moral Clarity as we approach October 7

The sight of Jewish blood and Israeli vulnerability, has unleashed a frenzy for more dead Jews, more sadistic pogroms--and all in the name of 'liberation'. Opinion.

UN chief:

'We must repeat our utter condemnation of Hamas'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres releases video statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 massacre: October 7th scarred souls, I demand once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

Home Front Command guidelines limit Oct. 7 memorial

The regulations on civilian activity mean that the ceremonies can be held with a limited audience consisting of the families of the victims.

US Authorities:

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI believes that Jewish communities may be targeted on the anniversary of the Hamas invasion.

Pres. Herzog:

'Jews deserve to feel safe and to be safe - anywhere on earth'

In a message ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stresses the resilience of the Israeli people, and the importance of standing united and strong against antisemitism across the globe.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We have lost the public's trust'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals for the first time a conversation with a returned hostage and how it affected him throughout the war.

'When there are no more words'

ZAKA volunteers sing moving tune

Leading up to the anniversary of October 7th, ZAKA volunteers from around the country gathered to 'pour out their hearts, make their voices heard, and allow their souls to play their cords.'

The brazen act of Oct. 7th victim Kinneret Gat

Newly published footage from Kibbutz Be'eri shows the heroism of the residents and how 69-year-old Kinneret Gat stuck her tongue out in defiance at the terrorists before they murdered her.

Sid Rosenberg and Michael Rapaport to visit Israel on Oct 7th

The One Israel Fund will host media personalities Sid Rosenberg and Michael Rapaport for a solidarity visit to Israel during the Week of October 7th.

Murdered observer's father:

A soldier who escaped heard the girls cry until they went silent

The parents of murdered IDF observer Roni Eshel shared a haunting account and claimed that she and her peers were abandoned by the military.

'Testimonies Without Boundaries'

Writing the tragic history, as it is happening

Alon Penzel speaks with Arutz Sheva at the IAC conference about the decision to write a book that documents the October 7th atrocities without censoring the details.

UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in Oct. 7 attack

The UN, with the support of the US Department of Justice, claims that UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th massacre have immunity from prosecution.

After cancelling Oct. 7 event

University of Maryland sued by SJP

University of Maryland’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine files lawsuit against the school after the organization’s approval to hold a vigil on October 7 was revoked.

Trump at 2024 IAC Summit:

'If Harris is elected, Israel will be faced with annihilation'

Former US President and Republican presidential nominee speaks at opening plenary of the 2024 Israeli-American Council National Summit, beginning a three-day event commemorating the Oct. 7 terror attacks.

Trump:

'Israel has to defeat Kamala more than any other people on earth'

Former US President speaks at an event on antisemitism in Washington, DC: This ugly tide of antisemitic, pro-Hamas bigotry and hate will be turned back and crushed. You have to defeat Kamala Harris more than any other people on earth.

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

The mezuzah of the new embassy of Israel in Paraguay is from the home of Naor Hasidim and Sivan Elkabetz, who were murdered on October 7.

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.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Cornell prof. who lauded October 7 attack back to teaching

Cornell University professor Russell Rickford, who lauded Hamas’ October 7 terror attack on Israel as “exhilarating” and “energizing”, is back teaching at the school.

Houthi ground offensive? Not unreasonable

Houthi forces are training for an invasion of Israel and occupation of IDF outposts and towns, just like Hamas on 10/7. Even if it seems impossible.

Fatah again encouraging terrorists who murdered Jews

The Fatah organization, which represents the Palestinian Authority, publishes message of encouragement to Nukhba terrorists who carried out the October 7 massacre.

'I had the means needed to prevent the 10/7 massacre'

After giving testimony at the civil investigation committee, Rafael Hayun tells about the equipment he had which could have prevented the 10/7 massacre; if they hadn't been confiscated 6 months earlier.

October 7: 1,500 rockets fired within the first 20 minutes

As Hamas terrorists rained 1,500 rockets on Israel within the first 20 minutes of the October 7 attack, a wave of 1,500 elite Nukhba terrorists used the cover provided by the sirens to infiltrate Israel, report says.

Southern Command chief on 10/7

'There's nothing to worry about at all'

Newly published text messages regarding the Supernova festival reveal the extent of the failure on October 7th.

'Zero responsibility'

Clinton criticizes Netanyahu in new book

Former US Secretary of State criticizes Netanyahu in her new book for taking "zero responsibility" for Hamas' October 7 attack.

'I failed, I am deeply sorry'

Commander of 8200 intelligence unit to step down

Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, the commanding officer of Unit 8200, the IDF's most prestigious intelligence unit, notified his commanders that he would step down in light of his part in the October 7th failures.

The Gazan journalist was really a terrorist

'Amru Abu Ridah presented himself as a journalist, filmed the October 7th massacre, and when he was arrested by the IDF, he admitted to being a PFLP terrorist.

IDF Officer:

'Individual soldiers are those who acted decisively on October 7'

A', an officer who fought in the Gaza envelope, criticized the IDF's investigations: "They talk about what you did and not about shortcomings. The investigations are empty of content and full of headlines."

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

State Comptroller Office:

Findings of probe into Nova massacre 'earthshaking'

Director-General of the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Yishai Vaknin, says the Comptroller report on the Nova festival massacre can't be published until the IDF cooperates with the probe.

What's delaying the October 7th terrorists' trials?

While the justice system is working to prepare cases against the terrorists who committed the massacre in southern Israel, they have not even been indicted yet, and it will take more time.

U. of Maryland revokes permit for pro-Palestinian Arab event

University of Maryland revokes permit for SJP and JVP event on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

Via Rafah Crossing:

Gazan journalist who invaded Israel, escapes to Egypt

Muthana al-Najjar, who filmed the abduction of Shiri Bibas and her sons, flees to Egypt via the Rafah crossing before Israel arrests him.

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated

IDF, ISA, announce the death of terrorist Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, who led the massacre in Netiv Ha'asara on the morning of October 7, 2023.

Former police official:

'Hamas didn't plan for festival, massacre was almost prevented'

Eyal Azoulai, the police officer who was the acting commander of the Negev District on the morning of October 7, revealed how the Supernova festival could have been saved - and what the results would have been.

Betrayal

The entire policy of Israel's elite after 7.10 boils down to twisting the government's arm and preventing victory over Hamas. Before 7.10, it threatened to destroy the country from within. And what about 7.10 itself? Opinion.

Survived the massacre:

Zvi Rubin, founding member of Nir Oz, passes away

80-year-old Zvi (Heshi) Rubin, who survived the Shabbat Simchat Torah massacre, after hiding for eight hours with his wife and family, passes away this weekend

Deadly shooting attack:

Murdered police officer lost his daughter on October 7th

Roni Shakuri, whose daughter Mor was killed while defending the Sderot police station on October 7, named as 1 of 3 police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron today.

U. of Maryland allows SJP demonstration on October 7

University of Maryland permits Students for Justice in Palestine to hold large-scale demonstration on the first anniversary of the Hamas massacre.

6000 terrorists infiltrated Israel:

The real numbers behind the October 7th attack

Newly-revealed numbers show that 6,000 terrorists - including 2,200 Gazan 'civilians' - infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7, and 1,000 more fired on Israel from Gazan territory.

In Depth:

What is the Civilian Board of Inquiry for October 7th?

As the government continues to deliberate on the possibility of establishing a board of inquiry for the October 7th massacre, some civilians have taken the task upon themselves.

'Hamas doesn't want a war'

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

October 7th anniversary:

The decision to prevent two ceremonies from overlapping

The Families' Ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre will begin at 7:00 and will not overlap with the State Ceremony which will begin at 9:00

Special Western Wall service for anniversary of massacre

Preparations are being made for the traditional Slichot prayers ahead of the High Holidays at the Western Wall, including a special service to be held on October 7th.