October 7th

Douglas Murray:

'In the face of death cults, choose life'

Douglas Murray dedicated his Hamilton Award to the people of Israel for their national response to the October 7th massacre.

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honors Gaza region rescue workers

The Home Front command today honored the units who worked to locate and retrieve the remains of those killed in the October 7th massacre.

Miriam Peretz to Arutz Sheva:

'October 7th brought back the pain and fear'

Twice bereaved mother, Miriam Peretz, tells Arutz Sheva about her feelings and work since the war began and about her hope for the future.

Memorial Day Statement:

Chief of Staff: 'I am responsible for failures of October 7'

Chief of the General Staff, LTG. Herzi Halevi accepts responsibility in speech at the Memorial Day open ceremony at the Western Wall.

06:29 From Darkness to Light

Special exhibition features personal testimoniesof October 7th

The exhibition at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was produced by Malki Shem Tov, the father of Omer Shem Tov who has been held captive in Gaza for over 200 days.

Oct. 7th

'We shouted that we were police and evacuated the residents'

Shani Peretz and her colleagues fought against the terrorist cells in the Re'im sector. 'We drove south with guns drawn out the window. We saw bodies lying on the floor.'

Since October 7

Antisemitic, anti-Israel K-12 cases spike 700% in US since Oct. 7

Israeli American Council’s School Watch program records a 690% increase in antisemitic incidents in American grade schools and preschools in the first 3 months after the October 7 massacre.

AJC Israel Director:

'October 7 has been forgotten in America'

Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, the Director of the American Jewish Committee Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the concerning lack of support for Israel and the wave of antisemitism in the US.

'They won't defeat us'

Son born to Caracal officer who fell in battle on October 7

'We are here, despite everything and with everything; they did not defeat us - and will not defeat us,' Shoshi Sabahat, widow of fallen Caracal officer Maj. Avraham Hovelashvili says after birth of son. The circumcision will take place on Independence Day.

Ex-Chief of Staff admits:

'We did not see Hamas as an existential threat'

Aviv Kochavi admits IDF knew of Hamas's tunnels and number of rockets prior to October 7, but was more focused on confronting Iran and Hezbollah.

Lior Rudaeff murdered, his body is held by Hamas

Hostages Families Forum Headquarters announces that hostage believed to have been kidnapped on October 7 was killed that day and his body was taken to Gaza by terrorists.

Jordan's Queen Rania:

'I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers'

Jordan’s Queen Rania al-Abdullah tells CBS she feels empathy for Israeli mothers who have children in Hamas captivity, but urges Israel not to channel the trauma of October 7 to fuel a cycle of “retribution and revenge.”

'Like liberating Majdanek’

Fallen soldier's account of massacre aftermath

Yossi Hershkowitz, who fell in Gaza, spoke to his father on October 9th and told him about the military activity in the area after the massacre: ‘If we don’t destroy them, we have nothing to look for here.’

President Herzog:

'Oct. 7 was not the Holocaust because today we have the IDF'

Israeli President addresses start of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem, says Hams terrorists sought to emulate the horrors inflicted by the Nazis.

IDF eliminates terrorists who participated in Oct. 7th massacre

IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist Saleh Jamil Muhammad Amad, who was responsible for combat support within Hamas’ Bureij Battalion.

IDF eliminates Nukhba force commander

Aiman Zaarab, senior Islamic Jihad operative who commanded and directed numerous attacks and infiltration attempts, is eliminated in Gaza.

Seven months later:

Massacre victim Elyakim Livman identified

The Kiryat Arba regional council announced that he fought bravely and saved many lives as Hamas attacked.

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Dror Or was murdered on October 7, his body is held by Hamas

Dror Or is the father of Noam and Alma Or who were freed from captivity. Their mother was also murdered by Hamas on the day of the massacre.

Woman who celebrated October 7 arrested in Vancouver

Following B'nai Brith Canada’s intervention, Vancouver Police arrest woman who has publicly promoted listed terrorist organizations and celebrated Hamas' October 7 terror attacks on Israel.

Watch:

First UAV squadron that identified Hamas terrorists on October 7

New documentation disclosed by Israel Air Force's UAV squadron sent to the Gaza Strip reveals the immense number of terrorists that infiltrated Israel on the day of the massacre.

Hitler's heirs

Sheryl Sandberg’s new film testifies to Hamas’s brutal sexual violence on October 7. Review.

Chairman Abbas:

Israel should not have attacked Gaza after October 7th

The PA leader told the World Economic Forum that while he and the PA oppose the attack on civilians, they also said that 'the aggression must be stopped immediately.'

'Due to lack of evidence'

UN closes probe against some UNRWA staff

UN spokesperson says investigators examining Israeli accusations that 12 UNRWA staff took part in the October 7 Hamas attacks have closed one case and suspended three more.

Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle

Ohad Munder watched Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Israel State Cup semi-final victory from the stands. While in captivity, he learned that the team had sent him birthday wishes.

Minister Zohar:

'Cabinet decision is unacceptable'

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar blasts Cabinet decision to allow imprisoned Hamas Nukhba terrorists, who carried out the October 7 massacre, to receive humanitarian visits.

After 6 months of war

IDF to examine ways to honor hostages and civilian heroes

The advisory committee will examine the appropriate way to show recognition and appreciation, including the need to change the existing guidelines, in light of the unique cases of October 7th and its aftermath.

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Hershe, who was wounded and kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7. appears in Hamas-released video. His mother Rachel was recently named to the 2024 TIME100.

Father of fallen soldier:

‘We won’t leave Haliva alone, until he is demoted’

‘Organizational culture in the IDF is one of the most failing systems in Israel,’ fallen soldier Roni Eshel’s father condemned.

Watch:

Freed nine-year-old Emily Hand sings 'Ma Nishtana'

Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was held hostage by Hamas and freed after 50 days, takes part in Kibbutz Be'eri Seder, sings "Ma Nishtana" with other children.

Central Command Chief Yehuda Fox to step down in the summer

Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox told those close to him in recent months that he sees himself as part of the General Staff that failed on October 7th and that he must take accountability and end his tenure as others did.

Israel Medical Association:

Doctors must treat Hamas terrorists

In a letter to physicians, the IMA clarified that doctors must treat all people regardless of the severity of their acts.

Tibi: The claim that Zionism is racist is legitimate

MK Tibi says that since the October 7th massacre there has been an infringement on freedom of expression through a systematic attempt to prevent criticism of war crimes in Gaza.

Hebrew U prof who denied Oct. 7 atrocities arrested

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian under investigation for incitement after saying during an interview that she wanted to abolish Zionism and that Israel was lying about October 7 rapes.

This is what Ismail Haniyeh's sister wrote on the morning of 7/10

Sabah Haniyeh, 57, expected to be indicted on Sunday, report says.

The PA's delusional demand:

'Release all prisoners, including Nukhba terrorists'

Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of "kidnapping" Palestinians from the Gaza Strip since October 6 last year and of using sexual violence against them.

New video shows Yarden Bibas being kidnapped to Gaza

Footage from October 7 shows father of youngest hostage being beaten as he is dragged into Gaza.

Government approves plan to rebuild Gaza envelope

A sum of NIS 19 billion will be invested into housing, infrastructure, education, employment, health, and more in the area ravaged by the October 7th massacre.

SA Chief Rabbi:

Searching for meaning in a post-October 7 Pesach

South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explains how the Pesach seder provides a frame of reference for understanding Iran’s recent attack, October 7, and the vicious antisemitism that has awoken across the globe.

President Herzog to Sky News:

'We are not war seekers; we are considering all options'

President Herzog, speaking to Sky News: 'I am quite confident we will take the necessary steps to protect and defend our people.'

Rabbi Leo Dee:

'Oct. 7th woke us up, we are in a time of redemption'

Bereaved husband and father Rabbi Leo Dee calls for Israel to remove existential threats and carry on to a long-term solution.

EU sanctions Palestinian terror organizations

The European Union has added three Palestinian terrorist organizations to its list of sanctions for their part in the October 7th massacre.

The untold story of Israel after October 7th

Israel has come together to a remarkable extent. That’s not a story which interests the media, but it ought to interest us. Opinion.

Special interview

Douglas Murray: 'One truth can puncture a thousand lies'

Author and journalist Douglas Murray urges Israel advocates around the world not to give up, regardless of either ignorance or opposition in their audience.

MK Rothman:

'No connection between the reform and the massacre'

MK Simcha Rotman talked in an interview about his shock from October 7th, the assistance he provided in identifying the deceased, and the claims that the divide around the reform led to the massacre.

Freed hostage:

'I was kidnapped by civilians who sold me to Hamas'

Nurse recounts how she was kidnapped from her home by armed Gaza civilians and sold to Hamas terrorists before being taken to a tunnel with other hostages.

Someday, will the world admit it was wrong?

No matter how much Israel tries to do the right thing, it will never be credited for it. And I wonder about the kind of people who believe that Israel deserved Oct. 7. Opinion.

Foreign Ministry:

'Shocking Norway won't call Hamas terrorists after Oct. 7'

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat says Norway is the only like-minded nation' that maintains relations with Hamas, continues to favor Hamas over Israel despite massacre.

Nothin’ says lovin’ like a baby in the oven & Islam does it best

In case you didn’t know – nothing has changed. When it comes to the Jews, Muslims are the Nazis of today. And once again, the West stands with the wrong side. Op-ed.

Don’t let anti-Semites get away with murder

Why pressure Israel? Why not tell Hamas to stop fighting? Because its survival to kill Jews is more important than ending civilian suffering in Gaza. This is what anti-Semitism means. Opinion.

The West does not understand the East

Appeasement and being fooled by the Hamas false narrative will only have dire consequences for the West. Only with complete defeat and surrender of Hamas will the Arab world finally make Peace with Israel. Op-ed.

New bill:

Full sovereignty to be imposed over Jordan Valley next October 7

According to the bill, introduced by MK Dan Illouz, the imposition of sovereignty will come into effect on October 7th, 2024, a year after the massacre. 'A true victory will be possible only when the enemy feels that October 7th was a mistake.'

Survey:

Only 1 in 4 British Muslims believe Hamas murdered, raped

New poll shows 24% of Muslims in the UK believe Hamas atrocities occurred on October 7, compared to 62% of the general population.

Orwell 2024

In '1984,' George Orwell chose a Jew to be the maligned collective enemy of all 'right-thinkers.' The global response to October 7 has proved this to be true. Op Ed

UN chief:

'Nothing can justify the horror unleashed by Hamas'

Six months into the war, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces the horrors unleashed by Hamas and calls for the release of hostages.

Israeli ambassador:

Human Rights Council decision 'a stain on the entire UN'

A recent resolution by the UN Human Rights Council makes no mention of Hamas, equates hostages with imprisoned terrorists, and calls for an embargo on arms sales to Israel.

IDF investigation reveals:

Hostage Efrat Katz was killed by IAF fire on 7/10

IDF presents summary of findings on IAF's conduct during the October 7 kidnapping of Efrat Katz from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Understand the imperative of Truth

To quote George Orwell, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” Now is the time to be courageous, revolutionary, and tell the truth. Op-ed.

Over UNRWA funding:

Canadian families of Hamas victims sue Canadian government

Canadian families who lost loved ones on October 7, together with Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, take Canadian government to court over decision to resume funding for UNRWA.

Bereaved families:

'We won't allow extremists to burn down the country'

Families of people killed on October 7 and soldiers who fell in Gaza hold press conference at Mt. Herzl criticizing violence at recent anti-govt. protests.

Top police interrogator:

'We interrogated terrorists who dealt in victims' body parts'

The head of the Israel Police Unit of International Crime Investigations Security Division, Chief Superintendent Yaron Binyaim said that there is no way to deny what happened on Oct. 7th after the perpetrators themselves admitted to it all.