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News and updates about October 7th

Netanyahu's diary from October 7 revealed

Following Supreme Court petition, PM's schedule during the first day of Hamas's attack on southern Israel has been published, revealing the first foreign leader he spoke to.

Netanyahu's diary from October 7 revealed

IDF Intelligence Chief:

'Not certain the worst is behind us'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva hinted at accusations against him as being responsible for the failures that led to October 7th and discussed the resignation of the head of the directorate's research department, Amit Sa'ar.

'Not certain the worst is behind us'

Dr. Phil:

'October 7th was wrong, I don't give a damn about history'

Dr. Phil hosted the son of a Hamas leader for a debate with two Palestinian human rights activists.

'October 7th was wrong, I don't give a damn about history'

IDF reserve officer:

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Major Moishi Grunberg describes to Arutz Sheva how, after he dedicated the explosion of a building containing terrorist infrastructure to his daughter's birthday, Hamas claimed he was killed by a sniper.

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Israel’s Ambassador to UN:

‘UN actively attempting to cause mass amnesia’

Israel's Ambassador Erdan spoke at UN ceremony: ‘We are now seeing a “massacre denial” while the wounds of October 7th are still open.’

‘UN actively attempting to cause mass amnesia’

Anti-Israel activists target NJ synagogue to protest ZAKA

Pro-Hamas protestors to once again gather outside a Teaneck synagogue to accuse Israeli volunteer search, rescue and burial organization of 'lies' about Hamas atrocities on October 7.

Anti-Israel activists target NJ synagogue to protest ZAKA

Dolev Amouyal:

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

The father of fallen soldier Dolev Amouyal recounts his son's last battle on October 7th.

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

The reserve col. whose quick thinking saved entire families

Lieutenant Colonel Meir Karmi did not wait for orders to mobilize his soldiers on October 7 to save lives in Kfar Aza.

The reserve col. whose quick thinking saved entire families

UNRWA Jerusalem offices

'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'

The Im Tirtzu movement set up a display depicting Israeli hostages in a classroom in front of a UNRWA teacher.

'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

32 individual mosaics, reflecting the symbols of 32 Gaza border communities, were created by students at the Neveh Channah High School, part of the Ohr Torah Stone educational network.

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

New York Times fires Israeli reporter for liking Gaza tweet

NYT fires freelance Israeli reporter who contributed to paper's Hamas rape report over likes of pro-Israel tweets, which it says violates neutrality policy.

New York Times fires Israeli reporter for liking Gaza tweet

Echoes of Disaster:

Radio intercepts from the moment Hamas launched its invasion

New recordings detail the moment when IDF surveillance post operators first reported the Hamas forces approaching the border.

Radio intercepts from the moment Hamas launched its invasion

Hamas Interrogations:

"Everyone talks, some cry during questioning"

Chief Superintendent Charlie Harden spoke about the investigations of the terrorists who carried out the October 7th massacre and were captured.

"Everyone talks, some cry during questioning"

October 7 massacre:

IDF to lift restrictions from area where party took place

Head of IDF Southern Command signs order changing the closed military zone that was declared in several areas in the communities near the Gaza border and in agricultural areas in the region.

IDF to lift restrictions from area where party took place

Moving:

Matisyahu sings amidst October 7th wreckage

The new song 'Ascent' is intended to be a social commentary on the perpetual struggle against antisemitism.

Matisyahu sings amidst October 7th wreckage

IDF Spokesman:

'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says it is difficult to watch and publish video of Hamas terrorist admitting to rape, but it is the military's duty to ensure the world knows what happened.

'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

Murdered hostage's family:

'We won't have a funeral until his body is returned'

Dan Anteby, the father-in-law of Uriel Baruch, tells Arutz Sheva about the family's experience through months of uncertainty until they learned this week that he was killed.

'We won't have a funeral until his body is returned'

Halevi to Bedouin soldiers:

'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion on the occasion of Ramadan, spoke with the battalion's commanders and soldiers, and heard about their significant efforts during the war.

'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

'The devil took over me'

Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Manar Mahmoud Muhammad Kasem, an operative of the naval force of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization gave a chilling description to his interrogators of the atrocities committed on October 7th.

Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Shameless:

Pic by man who accompanied Oct. 7 terrorists wins award

Photograph by AP photographer who crossed border with Hamas terrorists depicting terrorists celebrating over body of Shani Louk wins POY photojournalism competition's Team Picture Story of the Year.

Pic by man who accompanied Oct. 7 terrorists wins award

October 7th

12-year-old tried to speak with terrorists using Google Translate

Testimony of one of the October 7th massacre survivors tells how her son tried to negotiate with Hamas forces even while they shot his father.

12-year-old tried to speak with terrorists using Google Translate

Ex-senior ISA official:

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

Arik Barbing, the former head of the Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria sector at the Shin Bet security agency, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the intelligence failures of October 7.

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

Hebrew U. reinstates professor who denied Hamas atrocities

Hebrew University Rector Prof. Tamir Shefer, says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, told him she does 'not deny the fact that on 10/7 there were cases of rape in the Gaza envelope,' and therefore nothing prevents her from continuing to teach.

Hebrew U. reinstates professor who denied Hamas atrocities

'We're going from bad to worse'

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says that, after October 7, the Prime Minister "should climb the tallest tower and jump off it".

Former Chief of Staff blasts Netanyahu

Hostage Uriel Baruch murdered in captivity

IDF confirms Hamas murdered 32-year-old hostage kidnapped from Nova music festival and continues to hold his body.

Hostage Uriel Baruch murdered in captivity

‘No DNA found’:

Last missing person from 10/7 not yet identified

Bilha Yinon’s family have no doubt that she was murdered together with her husband Yaakov in their home in Netiv Ha’asara, but no findings have proven her death.

Last missing person from 10/7 not yet identified

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

Footage from the incident shows Border Force officer telling two Israelis who survived the Nova massacre to "knock the attitude off". UK Home Secretary in response: We do not tolerate antisemitism.

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

The clause that will allow execution of Nukhba terrorists

Israel adds new indictments attributed to Hamas Nukhba terrorists, including the use of the "infringement of the state's sovereignty" clause that allows the death penalty for the terrorists.

The clause that will allow execution of Nukhba terrorists

New York:

Protesters in Central Park call for hostages' release

Demonstrators wear Batman masks and black capes, in honor of four-year-old Ariel Bibas and his baby brother Kfir, who were kidnapped on October 7.

Protesters in Central Park call for hostages' release

Hostage's Brother:

'He said 'Shema Yisrael, they've captured us''

The brother of hostage Ohad Ben-Ami was exchanging text messages with Ohad when Hamas terrorists breached their home.

'He said 'Shema Yisrael, they've captured us''

Louis Farrakhan delivers a genocidal message to Israel

The Nation of Islam leader claims he received a divine revelation from the Great Wheel, hovering 40 miles above the Earth, that Netanyahu staged the Oct. 7 massacre. In that case,...Opinion.

Louis Farrakhan delivers a genocidal message to Israel

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Czech Amb:

'World hasn't learned lessons of Holocaust'

Czech Ambassador to Israel Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova condemns rush to blame Israel for war started by Hamas, says 'eruption' of global antisemitism shocked her.

'World hasn't learned lessons of Holocaust'

Britain's ultimatum:

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

If the demand is not met, Britain will end arms sales to Israel and support a similar embargo for all of Europe.

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

Poll:

71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

A Palestinian-run survey found that 71% of Palestinians see the decision to attack Israel on October 7th as a good one. 93% do not believe terror organization committed war crimes.

71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

Israel Prize awarded to heroes of Be'eri

Menachem Kalmenson and Itiel Zohar have been declared the winners of the Israel Prize for their rescue mission to Be'eri on October 7th.

Israel Prize awarded to heroes of Be'eri

Hebrew University:

Prof. who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't be reinstated

Dean of Hebrew University's school of social work says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders will not return to her position until she apologizes for her denial.

Prof. who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't be reinstated

Five Months Later:

'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

The effort to find and properly bury all those killed during the Hamas invasion is carrying on even months after the massacre.

'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier:

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recounts Captain Daniel Perez's battle to save the town of Nahal Oz on October 7th.

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Watch:

Funeral held for Cpt. Daniel Perez

The IDF on Sunday announced that it determined that Daniel was killed in action on October 7th and that Hamas was holding his body. Daniel was the son of Rabbi Doron Perez, the CEO of the World Mizrachi movement.

Funeral held for Cpt. Daniel Perez

Former Minister:

'Release my son's murderer for hostages'

Former Minister Izhar Shay says he would be happy to watch the execution of the terrorist who murdered his son on October 7, but would prefer that he be released in exchange for hostages.

'Release my son's murderer for hostages'

Agricultural crisis:

‘Hamas wiped out local agriculture’

Secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association and member of Sa’ad’s first response team talks about the irreparable damage that might be caused to the industry because of the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.

‘Hamas wiped out local agriculture’

Unanimous vote

National Day of Remembrance for October 7th Massacre

The government unanimously approved a National Day of Remembrance to be held on the 24th of Tishrei, to commemorate the October 7th massacre and the Sword of Iron War.

National Day of Remembrance for October 7th Massacre

Students demand Hebrew U fire rape-denying prof.

Hundreds of students demonstrate against Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who was suspended last week for denying that Hamas raped Israeli women on October 7th and accused Israel of genocide.

Students demand Hebrew U fire rape-denying prof.

Investigation:

BBC journalist liked celebrations of Oct. 7

Daily Mail investigation shows 2 journalists behind BBC report accusing IDF of humiliating Gaza medical workers have anti-Israel history, including liking celebrations of massacre.

BBC journalist liked celebrations of Oct. 7

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

The Israel Police have been preparing for an event similar to the October 7th massacre to strike other areas in Israel, including the need to evacuate casualties and handle multiple combat zones simultaneously.

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

Chicago:

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted

A man walking to a screening of a documentary about the October 7th massacre was surrounded and beaten by anti-Israel protesters.

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted

On their way to Gaza

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

Soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who were en route to join their battalion in Gaza stopped at the scenes of the October 7th massacre to sing and pray.

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

Turning the victim into the aggressor

Jews around the globe watch the world team up against the Jewish victim, claiming the Jew is the aggressor. Just like in the Middle Ages, just like in Nazi Germany. Op-ed.

Turning the victim into the aggressor

Amid Gaza war:

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

President of local Jewish community says as many as eight to nine antisemitic incidents are reported per day since October 7.

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

Hamas isn't stupid

Nope. They're not stupid. Far from it. Not now, not on October 6th, October 7th, or October 150th. Opinion.

Hamas isn't stupid

Poll:

40% of Netanyahu bloc voters favor early elections

The National Unity Party is weakening according to the poll but still wins 35 seats. The majority of the public is in favor of establishing a commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.

40% of Netanyahu bloc voters favor early elections

Cleared for publication:

Body of US citizen SGT Itay Chen held by Hamas

Chen, aged 19 when he fell, served as a combat soldier in the 75th Battalion of the Saar Hagolan (7th) formation.

Body of US citizen SGT Itay Chen held by Hamas

Precedent-setting:

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian said during an interview that she wanted to abolish Zionism and that Israel was lying about October 7th rapes.

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Arab affairs correspondent:

'Hamas is a culture of death'

Arab affairs correspondent, Tzvi Yechezkeli, speaks to Arutz Sheva: 'Our responsibility as Jews and Israelis is to stand up and say – this massacre was not some flickering moment in history. It could happen again.'

'Hamas is a culture of death'

The Israeli lesson for Western democracies

All democracies must reorganize their defense establishments to adopt a new war footing, just as Israel has been forced to do. Op-ed.

The Israeli lesson for Western democracies

October 7th sexual violence:

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Foreign Minister Israel Katz will leave for New York together with a delegation of family members of hostages. 'The people of Israel will not accept what happened, and won't stop until the UN prescribes Hamas as a terror organization.'

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Chilling testimony:

Hamas terrorist admits to murdering child

In footage from interrogation published by journalist Zvi Yehezkeli, Nuhkba Force terrorist says his job was to "kill everyone" when asked about his murder of a child.

Hamas terrorist admits to murdering child

UNRWA claims:

'Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties'

UNRWA report claims some of its employees who were released into Gaza from Israeli detention said they were pressured into falsely stating the agency has Hamas links.

'Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties'

'Bias and hatred against Israel'

Guterres makes another outrageous comparison

UN Secretary-General mentions sexual crimes committed by Hamas in the same breath as unverified claims of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Erdan: What kind of twisted conscience does he have?

Guterres makes another outrageous comparison