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News and updates about October 7th

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

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'