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News and updates about October 7th

Military Intelligence probe:

Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years

The Military Intelligence Directorate investigating internally the oversight which led to October 7. The assumption was that Hamas was deterred and was not seeking to start a war.

Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years

Human Rights Expert:

HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the newly released Human Rights Watch report on Hamas war crimes refuses to acknowledge Hamas's systemic use of rape.

HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Following criticism:

IDF delays publication of Kibbutz Nir Oz investigation

Publication of the investigation into the failures that led to the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz delayed following criticism of investigation into Kibbutz Be'eri massacre. IDF: 'Investigation for Kibbutz Nir Oz not yet complete.'

IDF delays publication of Kibbutz Nir Oz investigation

'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.

Netanyahu meets with families of fallen IDF observers

Bereaved mother:

'It feels like they're murdering my daughter again'

Bereaved mother Galia Hoshen had harsh criticism for the judicial system which, in her view, is concerned with the protection and care of terrorists and murderers and the prosecution of soldiers who gave their lives in battle.

'It feels like they're murdering my daughter again'

IDF refutes soldiers' criticism

'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

IDF Spokesman R. Adm. Daniel Hagari refuted criticism by soldiers who claimed that the IDF's inquiry into the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri was lacking important information.

'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

Watch:

The chilling testimony of Danielle and Emilia Aloni's survival

Project Remember publishes AI-illustrated testimony of October 7 massacre survivor and freed hostage Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her five-year-old daughter Emilia.

The chilling testimony of Danielle and Emilia Aloni's survival

Bereaved father shouts:

'The victims should fund the terrorist's defense?'

Emotions ran high during a Knesset Constitution Committee discussion regarding the funding of legal defense for terrorists who committed the October 7th massacre.

'The victims should fund the terrorist's defense?'

Court ordered Israel:

Pay legal fees for over 100 Nukhba terrorists

Following new legislation in Knesset, Israeli court orders government to pay for private attorneys for over 100 of Hamas' Nukhba terrorists.

Pay legal fees for over 100 Nukhba terrorists

UNRWA chief:

'We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini tells JNS the agency disputes allegation that UNRWA helped funnel millions of dollars to Hamas by insisting on paying employee salaries and other expenses in US dollars, rather than Israeli shekels.

'We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi Herzi Halevi spoke to the press about the strike targeting Mohammed Deif and the inquiry into October 7th.

'During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made'

IDF probe into Oct. 7 finds:

IDF failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Be'eri

Investigation into massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri, where 101 people were murdered and 30 taken hostages, finds failures by the military

IDF failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Be'eri

Be'eri Investigation:

'No personal responsibility taken'

A resident of Kibbutz Be'eri who was present during the presentation of the findings, which will be published to the public this evening, described the reaction of those present in a conversation held at the David Hotel at the Dead Sea.

'No personal responsibility taken'

Be'eri Investigation:

'We must have met a different IDF'

Harsh criticism followed the IDF's presentation of the investigations of the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri.

'We must have met a different IDF'

'I want to say thanks'

Anat marked her husband's birthday at his grave

Anat Meir lost her husband Major (res.) David Meir on October 7th during a heroic battle in Kibbutz Be'eri. 'This year, I say thanks for things I never imagined I'd say thanks for.'

Anat marked her husband's birthday at his grave

IDF observers' parents demand footage of daughters' last day

Families of IDF observers who were murdered on October 7 write to Chief of Staff saying they will petition the Supreme Court if he does not allow them to see and hear the last videos and recording of their daughters alive.

IDF observers' parents demand footage of daughters' last day

American Jews’ Oct. 7

How do Americans, especially but not only Jews, demilitarize the hate propaganda against Israel and against America? Op-ed.

American Jews’ Oct. 7

Oct. 7th Investigation:

Government to send additional documents to State Comptroller

The government secretariat announced that it will soon transfer documents related to the failures of October 7 to the office of Comptroller Matanyahu Englman.

Government to send additional documents to State Comptroller

Study:

66% of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms after Oct. 7th

New study from University of Haifa researchers shows that 91% of Israelis living abroad were exposed to anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in the first two months of the war.

66% of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms after Oct. 7th

The first time since Oct. 7:

Zikim Beach to open to the public

About 20 soldiers are expected to secure Zikim Beach 24 hours a day. A 60-meter shelter will be built at the site.

Zikim Beach to open to the public

IDF:

October 7th investigations nearing completion

On Thursday, the IDF is expected to present the investigation to the residents of Be'eri and to bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the battle for Be'eri. The public will be able to access the investigation on the IDF website.

October 7th investigations nearing completion

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and gave support to Yisrael Bitton, who was suspected of murdering a terrorist involved in the massacre.

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

Be'eri families to be shown conclusions of October 7 probe

The investigation also probed the shelling of the home of Pesi Cohen. Its details will be provided to the families near the end of the week.

Be'eri families to be shown conclusions of October 7 probe

Prosecution clarifies:

The facts in the Nukhba terrorist 'murder' case

The Prosecution claims that misinformation was published regarding the investigation into individuals suspected of killing October 7th terrorists after they were captured.

The facts in the Nukhba terrorist 'murder' case

President Herzog:

'A decisive majority supports a hostage deal'

President of Israel Isaac Herzog marked nine months since the October 7th massacre and the outbreak of the war and said that the state must bring back the hostages.

'A decisive majority supports a hostage deal'

'Out for Revenge'

Man suspected of 'murdering' terrorist denounces charges

Saar Ofir claims he was uninvolved in the incident. 'Someone threw my name in because I reported the theft of a weapon from a YAMAM operator.'

Man suspected of 'murdering' terrorist denounces charges

Gantz:

'All who crossed border on October 7 deserved death sentence'

National Unity party chairman comments on alleged murder of Nukhba Force terrorist, says those who heroically fought on October 7 deserve full support, though he is not familiar with the evidence in the case.

'All who crossed border on October 7 deserved death sentence'

'Prosecutor's Office will find it difficult to press charges'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir comments on investigation into murder of Nukhba terrorist: 'State Prosecutor to remember that he is the prosecutor of the State of Israel, and not of its enemies.'

'Prosecutor's Office will find it difficult to press charges'

'Accused of murdering of a Nukhba terrorist? Sounds surreal'

S., a fighter in a combat unit and one of the two suspects 'in the murder of a Nukhba terrorist" speaks for the first time after being released from detention.'

'Accused of murdering of a Nukhba terrorist? Sounds surreal'

3 Israelis suspected of murdering a terrorist on October 7

3 Israeli civilians arrested on suspicion of capturing and restraining Nukhba Force terrorist after massacre and then killing him.

3 Israelis suspected of murdering a terrorist on October 7

'The Sword Is Coming'

The dramatic warning before the massacre in the Gaza region

Shortly before the massacre, a sergeant in the elite SIGINT Unit 8200 warned the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division that Hamas training could become a harsh reality.

The dramatic warning before the massacre in the Gaza region

Crazy antisemite:

Roger Waters denies 10/7 atrocities

Roger Waters spoke to Piers Morgan and denied that babies were burned and women raped on October 7th: 'There is no evidence.' Waters then turned to his left and, speaking to himself, said 'Roger, calm down.'

Roger Waters denies 10/7 atrocities

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

General admits:

Wounded soldiers were prioritized over civilians on October 7th

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Mickey Edelstein admitted to the residents of Netiv Ha'asara that in some places the military did not act correctly.

Wounded soldiers were prioritized over civilians on October 7th

After calling to execute terrorists

Palestinian Arabs furious at Ben-Gvir

The Director-General of the Palestinian Prisoner's Society said that the 'fascist and extremist' Minister Ben-Gvir's statements represent the system that carries out 'mass extermination of the Palestinian people.'

Palestinian Arabs furious at Ben-Gvir

Smotrich to Chief of Staff:

I don't want to tell you who was sleeping on October 6th

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi; refuses to backtrack. Defense Minister: 'I won't accept ministers attacking the IDF.'

I don't want to tell you who was sleeping on October 6th

Watch:

Israeli artists gather for tribute to Nova Music Festival victims

Tens of thousands take part in event in Yarkon Park which began with a minute of silence in memory of the 405 people who were murdered at the Nova Music Festival.

Israeli artists gather for tribute to Nova Music Festival victims

Bennett:

'Why the next 50 years are going to be remarkable for Israel'

Former PM says Israel's people and youth stepped up on and after October 7, will come out of war with the strength and values to ensure 50 years of prosperity.

'Why the next 50 years are going to be remarkable for Israel'

Political commentator:

Smotrich warned IDF is prevented from eliminating all terrorists

Publicist Amit Segal disclosed that two months ago Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned cabinet members about the legal directive preventing Israel from eliminating all 10/7 terrorists.

Smotrich warned IDF is  prevented from eliminating all terrorists

Canada sanctions Hamas supporters

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs announces sanctions on nine individuals and two entities with roles in Hamas’ financial network. Those sanctioned funded the October 7 attack.

Canada sanctions Hamas supporters

Trump calls to watch film on Hamas atrocities

Donald Trump called on his followers to watch a film dealing with the sexual crimes of Hamas on October 7: 'The film graphically depicts the death and destruction that Hamas brought.'

Trump calls to watch film on Hamas atrocities

Senior medical officer:

'Beginning of the war was chaos'

A senior medical officer of the Southern Command tells about the challenge of evacuating the wounded from the battlefield in particularly congested and challenging terrain, and how his corps has managed to recover.

'Beginning of the war was chaos'

Bereaved Sister:

'We need a special October 7th Massacre Act'

The sister of Lotan Abir, who was murdered at the party in Re'im, is leading a campaign for special recognition of the families of the massacre victims: 'The existing law is not suitable and does not suffice.'

'We need a special October 7th Massacre Act'

10/7 Documentary Producer:

'Let the world see how evil Hamas really are'

Joey Low, the executive producer of the documentary Screams Before Silence, which focuses on Hamas sexual crimes, says that he and the rest of the staff didn't make any money on the film - they had another goal in mind.

'Let the world see how evil Hamas really are'

Cleared for publication:

SGM Mohammad El Atrash was killed on October 7, body held in Gaza

Sergeant Major (SGM) Mohammad El Atrash, 39, a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division, was killed on October 7 and his body is being held hostage by a terrorist organization.

SGM Mohammad El Atrash was killed on October 7, body held in Gaza

Shocking footage:

Video of kidnapping of hostages from 'Death Shelter' released

At the request of their families, the Hostage Families Forum released the footage from the kidnapping of Eliya Cohen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and Or Levy.

Video of kidnapping of hostages from 'Death Shelter' released

The Road to Hell:

Hostage Families Forum to Release Abduction Video

At the request of the Goldberg-Polin, Levy, and Cohen families, the video of the kidnappings from the "Death Shelter" at the Nova music festival will be released tonight.

Hostage Families Forum to Release Abduction Video

Israelis who lost loved ones on October 7 sue UNRWA

Approximately 100 Israelis will file a lawsuit in New York, accusing UNRWA of crimes against humanity and aiding a terror organization in perpetrating a massacre.

Israelis who lost loved ones on October 7 sue UNRWA

Rabbi of Bal Harbour:

10/7, the day every Jew woke up to the reality that they're a Jew

Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, Rabbi of Bal Harbour, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the challenges Jews have been facing since the war in Gaza began.

10/7, the day every Jew woke up to the reality that they're a Jew

Disturbed's David Draiman:

'Sound of Silence of the World' after 10/7 is unforgivable

David Draiman, the frontman for the heavy metal band Disturbed, visited the Arutz Sheva Studio during his visit to Israel to discuss his support for Israel, the importance of Jewish unity, and the disappointing global response to the horrors of October 7.

'Sound of Silence of the World' after 10/7 is unforgivable

Cross-continental connection

Delaware teen's act of faith honors Israeli victim

In the wake of the October 7th attacks, Corey Silberglied, a young Delaware native, embarked on a deeply personal journey to honor the memory of Yair Nafusi, a 20-year-old victim, through the daily practice of wrapping Tefillin.

Delaware teen's act of faith honors Israeli victim

Oct. 7th failures:

The Hamas training exercise days before the massacre

An IDF lookout noticed terrorists practicing launching rockets while attacking IDF tanks near the border and reported it to her superiors, but it was played down as 'just any other exercise that was carried out in the Gaza Strip.'

The Hamas training exercise days before the massacre

Former hostage graduates high school

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was held hostage for 51 days in Gaza after watching her father and sister be murdered, graduates high school 7 months after she was released.

Former hostage graduates high school

‘This country is filled with heroes’:

Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7

CAM-supported volunteers honored by Israeli President for post-October 7th response and recovery efforts.

Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Friendly fire incidents and disorganization

The IDF has begun investigating the battles during the October 7th massacre, revealing significant confusion and one major erroneous decision.

Friendly fire incidents and disorganization

Ready to confront antisemitism

US mayors and state legislators return from Israel

Two bipartisan delegations of American mayors and state lawmakers visited Israel this month on missions led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).

US mayors and state legislators return from Israel

Rep. Wasserman Schultz:

'There can't be an exception for Jewish victims'

Dem. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, during an interview with CNN, attacked those, including in her own party, who deny Hamas' atrocities against women.

'There can't be an exception for Jewish victims'

Ex-hostage at White House:

'In captivity you have no control over your mind, body, or soul'

Amit Soussana, released hostage, spoke at White House event and disclosed details on Hamas sexual violence.

'In captivity you have no control over your mind, body, or soul'

Harris on Hamas' sexual crimes:

'We cannot look away and we will not be silent'

US Vice President Kamala Harris condemns Hamas’ sexual violence on October 7: The testimonies will only increase as more hostages are released.

'We cannot look away and we will not be silent'

Defeating Hamas is only the beginning of the solution

I wish we could say that the Palestinians were “hijacked” by Hamas and the people themselves actually seek peace and prosperity, but the facts show the opposite. Opinion.

Defeating Hamas is only the beginning of the solution