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October 7th

News and updates about October 7th

Completely Ignored:

IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

An intelligence document distributed by the IDF described in detail the raid plan for the border area, including the exact number of hostages. The information was passed to the Gaza Division - and completely ignored.

IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

Prime Minister's son infers there was treason on October 7th

Netanuahu's son claimed, that Supreme Court froze the state auditor’s review of the IDF and Shin Bet, to hide events leading up to the massacre. ‘A state investigative committee is almost always used as a cover-up committee for the Left wing.’

Prime Minister's son infers there was treason on October 7th

'I won't let you down'

Musician performs song at scene of October 7th massacre

Aaron Holder released the music video for his song 'I Won't Let You Down,' which was filmed on-site in several locations in Israel, including the ruins of a community destroyed during the October 7th attack.

Musician performs song at scene of October 7th massacre

October 6th:

Unit 8200's error that could have prevented the massacre

A senior IDF intelligence official confirms that the elite SIGINT unit experienced a system malfunction that was fixed early in the morning - but not before Hamas had begun their invasion.

Unit 8200's error that could have prevented the massacre

Hamas brags:

'We shattered the internal unity among the enemy'

Hamas presents the achievements of the October 7 attack, particularly noting the 'breaking the internal unity among the enemy and creating a deep rift between the parties.'

'We shattered the internal unity among the enemy'

Survey:

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

66 percent expressed support for the October 7 attack against Israel, and more than 90 percent claimed that Hamas terrorists did not commit atrocities against Israeli civilians.

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

Foreign Minister Katz:

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Honoring fallen soldier:

Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'

Members of the Bnei Akiva branch in Sderot raised 200,000 shekels and dedicated a Torah scroll in memory of the branch's graduate who fell in battle in Be'eri on October 7.

Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'

'Long live October 7'

Anti-Israel protesters justify Nova festival massacre at NY rally

Anti-Israel protesters call for violence, harass journalist during rally protesting existence of exhibition documenting the massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7.

Anti-Israel protesters justify Nova festival massacre at NY rally

New details of the rescue from the Supernova festival

The commander of the Ofakim police station recounts how the Israel Police enabled thousands to escape the festival area.

New details of the rescue from the Supernova festival

'The elephant in the room'

MFA highlights 'civilian' involvement in Hamas atrocities

New video notes how Gazan civilians participated in killing, raping, and abducting Israelis on October 7th and still assist in holding hostages.

MFA highlights 'civilian' involvement in Hamas atrocities

New study:

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

The survey, commissioned by the American Jewish Committee, found that more than 80% of Jews feel antisemitism is a problem in the United States and say it has grown.

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

'I failed in my life's mission'

Commander of Gaza Division announced his resignation from IDF

Commander of the Gaza Division, Brigadier General Avi Rosenfeld, announced his resignation following the failures of October 7: 'Everyone has to take responsibility for their part.'

Commander of Gaza Division announced his resignation from IDF

Hero dog from Be'eri dies eight months later

Labrador mix Petel frightened off a group of terrorists attacking the home of the Ben-Zvi family in Kibbutz Be'eri and survived multiple wounds before being reunited with them.

Hero dog from Be'eri dies eight months later

IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike

Over the past day, the identities of eight additional terrorists who were eliminated in a precise strike on an UNRWA school in Nuseirat were confirmed.

IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike

Moving:

Women pray at site of music festival massacre

Women held a special prayer service in the Re'im forest, where Hamas terrorists murdered hundreds of festival goers on October 7th.

Women pray at site of music festival massacre

UN chief criticizes Israel:

'UN premises are inviolable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s strike on UNRWA school in which terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre were eliminated.

'UN premises are inviolable'

After denying Hamas rapes

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired from The Hill

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired after rolling her eyes at sister of hostage being held by Hamas when asked if she believes Hamas raped women on October 7.

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired from The Hill

A-G to Netanyahu:

'Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls on him to promote the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

'Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7'

In IDF strike in Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

IAF fighter jets strike Hamas compound inside UNRWA school in Nuseirat, eliminate Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who directed terror attacks from the compound.

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Preliminary investigation to be presented next month

In early July, IDF investigation teams will begin presenting their findings to General Halevi in a process that will take between six and eight weeks.

Preliminary investigation to be presented next month

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Following a scientific identification and a thorough analysis by the IDF in coordination with anthropological experts, the body of Dolev Yehud was found in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Hamas releases a video with the voice of Noa Argamani

Hamas released a video in which the voice of the kidnapped Noa Argamani, who has been held by Hamas for 238 days, can be heard.

Hamas releases a video with the voice of Noa Argamani

Father refused chance to pray for son, PM's office denies

The Prime Minister's Office denied disqualifying Shai Hermesh, whose son was murdered on October 7th, from reciting 'Yizkor' at the Ammunition Hill ceremony due to his critical article about Netanyahu.

Father refused chance to pray for son, PM's office denies

Actor Michael Douglas:

The world is not sufficiently aware of the disaster in Israel

Actor Michael Douglas said that the world was not exposed to the disaster that struck Israel and was not sufficiently aware of the scale of the horror and destruction.

The world is not sufficiently aware of the disaster in Israel

Bereaved parents:

'Our son decided - this time would be different'

David and Dina Guedalia, parents of fallen soldier Yosef Malachi Guedalia, describe their son's heroism on October 7th.

'Our son decided - this time would be different'

Moments before kidnapping:

The chilling conversation between Eden Yerushalmi and the police

24-year-old Eden Yerushalmi was kidnapped from the Nova Festival in Re'im. In the recording, she can be heard describing her situation to the police while incessant gunfire is heard in the background.

The chilling conversation between Eden Yerushalmi and the police

Senator Graham to Arutz Sheva:

'I want to wake America up, we have no better friend than Israel'

Senator Lindsey Graham receives Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Prize: 'Everybody wants to kill all the Jews, so now's the time for people in the US to circle the wagons. Speak up, speak out. We're next.'

'I want to wake America up, we have no better friend than Israel'

Mother of murdered teen:

We have so much good in common. When the time came, we showed up

Racheli Frenkel, mother of Naftali, 1 of the 3 teens kidnapped and murdered in 2014, 'I understood something about kidnapping, about having a child hostage, but I'm humbled by the size of Oct. 7.'

We have so much good in common. When the time came, we showed up

Watch:

Jerry Seinfeld gets emotional describing Dec. visit to Israel

Comedy legend struggles to hold back tears while calling his post-October 7 visit to Israel 'the most powerful experience of my life' in interview with Bari Weiss.

Jerry Seinfeld gets emotional describing Dec. visit to Israel

Peace now?

International discourse must stop disproportionately criticizing every Israeli action. Palestinians are not passive victims without agency. Op-ed.

Peace now?

Concerns of October 7 copycat massacre in central Israel increase

Hamas publishes footage of fire on Jewish towns, at a time when local security squads are significantly diminished.

Concerns of October 7 copycat massacre in central Israel increase

Watch: Survivor of Nova massacre speaks with Nikki Haley

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley visits Re'im Forest, site of Nova festival, hears first-hand account from Nova massacre survivor.

Watch: Survivor of Nova massacre speaks with Nikki Haley

London:

Search underway for soccer fan wearing 'Hamas 7' shirt

Police in Britain launch hunt for a Manchester United fan who was photographed wearing a team shirt with “Hamas 7” printed on the back.

Search underway for soccer fan wearing 'Hamas 7' shirt

Analyst:

'Vast majority' of responsibility for October 7 is the IDF's

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua says October 7 massacre could have been avoided had IDF's General Staff acted differently. 'It is not connected to the identity of the Prime Minister.'

'Vast majority' of responsibility for October 7 is the IDF's

Nasrallah:

Hezbollah has surprises as well

Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, says that the 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' another name for the October 7th massacre, led to a significant change in the world's attitude towards Israel.

Hezbollah has surprises as well

New York:

Video showing kidnapping of IDF lookouts screened at Times Square

The three-minute video shows lookouts Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniela Gilboa, and Naama Levy before Hamas kidnapped them to Gaza on October 7.

Video showing kidnapping of IDF lookouts screened at Times Square

Because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Israel should stop being reasonable when dealing with Godzilla

With Hamas, Islamic Jihad, the ICC, rampant antisemitism and unreliable allies like the USA lurking in the foreground, Israel had better stand up and do what is best for its survival. Opinion.

Israel should stop being reasonable when dealing with Godzilla

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures of October 7

National Unity Party chairman says this is the time to set up commission to investigate how the October 7 was allowed to happen so Israel can ensure it never happens again.

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures of October 7

IDF Spokesman:

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

Monsters

Father and son terrorists describe how they raped Jewish women

The Daily Mail published footage and transcripts from the interrogation of a father-son duo of terrorists who, among other things, confessed to raping and murdering multiple women.

Father and son terrorists describe how they raped Jewish women

MK plays massacre video for hundreds in Nashville

MK Ohad Tal play the video of the abduction of surveillance post operators on October 7th for hundreds of supporters at a rally in Nashville, Tennessee.

MK plays massacre video for hundreds in Nashville

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Herzog on abduction video:

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog commented on the horrifying video that was published showing the abduction of five female IDF lookouts by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Hostages' families:

Video of abduction of female IDF observers to be released tonight

The families of the female IDF observers who were kidnapped on October 7 decided to release the footage showing how their daughters were treated during their abductions tonight.

Video of abduction of female IDF observers to be released tonight

Hamas missile operative who took part in massacre eliminated

Ahmed Yasser Alkara took part in the October 7th Massacre in communities in southern Israel and was a significant anti-tank missile operative who carried out attacks on IDF troops during the war.

Hamas missile operative who took part in massacre eliminated

Dodging responsibility:

Unit 8200 officers promoted despite Oct. 7 failure

The Unit 8200 commander decided to promote and honor two unit officers who commanded units that failed in their mission to provide an advance warning of the Hamas invasion.

Unit 8200 officers promoted despite Oct. 7 failure

October 7th The last Pogrom

Why is this Pogrom different from all the other pogroms? Op-ed.

October 7th  The last Pogrom

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Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres

PA chairman's advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash warns that "October 7 can repeat itself 100 times".

Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres

Israel's Amb. to UK:

'Jewish communities feel like they're under attack'

Israel's ambassador to the UK speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Jewish community in the UK, antisemitism and the fight to make the world acknowledge the sexual assaults on October 7.

'Jewish communities feel like they're under attack'

IDF finds footage of 8-year-old hostage in Gaza

IDF soldiers in Gaza in recent days located a video showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim a few days after she was abducted from her father's home in Nahal Oz during the October 7th massacre.

IDF finds footage of 8-year-old hostage in Gaza

Lookout commemorating soldier torched

On Saturday afternoon, Arabs set fire near the town of Elon Moreh. In the fire, a recently established lookout in memory of the soldier Amichay Yaacov Vanino, who fell on October 7th, was burned.

Lookout commemorating soldier torched

Fallen soldier's last words:

'They are inside the outpost'

In a dramatic recording published this morning, surveillance post operator Corporal Yael Leibovitch is heard screaming for help from the moment she identified the terrorists until their penetration into her outpost.

'They are inside the outpost'

Another outrageous statement

UN chief equates October 7 and Gaza situation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, and in the same breath criticizes "collective punishment of the Palestinian people.”

UN chief equates October 7 and Gaza situation

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

Bodies of two Thai citizens murdered on 10.7 being held by Hamas

Hagari announced that Sonthaya Oakkharasr and Sudthisak Rinthalak, who worked in agriculture in the orchards near Kibbutz Be'eri, were murdered during the October 7th massacre.

Bodies of two Thai citizens murdered on 10.7 being held by Hamas

Fear in central Israel:

‘We won't cope with a repeat of Oct. 7th’’

The IDF decided to cut down on the first response teams in communities close to the 'seam line' security fence. 'Six first response soldiers will not be able to prevent terrorists from advancing into the center of the country.'

‘We won't cope with a repeat of Oct. 7th’’

Shani Louk's father:

'Photo of Shani's body shows darkness Israel faces'

Nissim Louk says of infamous photograph of terrorists holding his daughter's body in a truck, 'Shani is the light and part of the Jewish people. The other is darkness, they bring pain and suffering to the world.'

'Photo of Shani's body shows darkness Israel faces'

Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades:

‘We participated in the October 7 massacre’

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, the military arm of Fatah led by Mahmoud Abbas, confirms that its fighters participated in the brutal attack on Gaza surrounding villages and IDF bases on October 7th and kidnapped ‘many Zionists.’

‘We participated in the October 7 massacre’