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News and updates about October 7th

Revelation raises questions about reporting from Gaza

Motaz Azaiza says he filmed Gazans assaulting hostages but withheld the footage out of concern that Israel would identify them. He also revealed pressure exerted by Hamas on journalists.

Revelation raises questions about reporting from Gaza

UAE denies report

No warning was conveyed to Netanyahu

An official in Abu Dhabi denied a report claiming that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Prime Minister Netanyahu of a Hamas attack before October 7.

No warning was conveyed to Netanyahu

Mother of October 7 victim confronts former IDF intel chief

Mother of October 7 victim Libby Cohen Meguri confronts former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva, accusing him of failing to take responsibility: “My daughter was buried because of you!"

Mother of October 7 victim confronts former IDF intel chief

October 7 survivor to UN chief: Hamas planning the next massacre

Tzav 9's Yael Savarigo hits back at UN Secretary-General António Guterres: 'We demand UN stop supporting terrorist organizations, focus on disarming Hamas.'

October 7 survivor to UN chief: Hamas planning the next massacre

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and a Hamas naval commander accused of advancing attacks.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7

“Bore command responsibility"

Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 dismissed

Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate decides to dismiss Lt. Col. A., who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer on October 7, in accordance with the recommendation of an IDF committee.

Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 dismissed

Into the fray:

Comparing catastrophes- 9/11 vs 10/7

Why did the insidious Islamist attack on 9/11produce such a great outpouring of sympathy across the West, while the no less insidious Islamist attack of 10/7 generated a deluge of Judeophobic animosity?

Comparing catastrophes- 9/11 vs 10/7

NY Times deletes line questioning Israeli victimhood on Oct. 7

The New York Times removes a sentence suggesting Israeli victimhood after Oct. 7 was a matter of perception, calling it an “editing error."

NY Times deletes line questioning Israeli victimhood on Oct. 7

Closure:

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander Jihad Ismail, who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and took part in the deadly attack on Tank No. 3 and abduction of its crew.

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

‘If I’m captured, kill me’:

Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order

Senior commander living on Gaza border reveals terrifying October 7 dilemma as Shin Bet fighters raced to save families before reaching her.

Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order

Chilling

Keshet Casarotti’s last call on October 7

In the recording, Keshet can be heard trying to call for medical assistance, describing the severe pain he was suffering and the paralyzing fear that left him unable to move.

Keshet Casarotti’s last call on October 7

Families of Oct. 7 victims: “The time for reckoning has come"

Bereaved families, relatives of hostages and captivity survivors presented the “October 7 File," a document they say compiles facts about the policies and decisions that preceded the massacre.

Families of Oct. 7 victims: “The time for reckoning has come"

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders who posed immediate danger

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Rafat Abu Zamar, who trained terrorists ahead of October 7, and a weapons producer as Hamas worked to rebuild its capabilities.

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders who posed immediate danger

Study:

Yale professor finds ‘deep’ anti-Israel bias in NYT coverage

Study analyzed more than 1,500 articles published between Hamas’ October 7 attack and June 2024, finding Israeli casualties and Palestinian violence were largely overlooked.

Yale professor finds ‘deep’ anti-Israel bias in NYT coverage

'Fauda' Season 5

Viewers worldwide shocked by harrowing portrayal of October 7

"Fauda" Season 5 draws emotional reactions worldwide as episodes depicting October 7 leave viewers shaken and deepen understanding of the massacre.

Viewers worldwide shocked by harrowing portrayal of October 7

Hamas planned a terrorist attack in the heart of Germany

According to the prosecution, the seven terrorists acted on the orders of senior Hamas officials and obtained an automatic rifle, 13 handguns, and more than 700 rounds of ammunition in Germany.

Hamas planned a terrorist attack in the heart of Germany

Netanyahu on 9/11:

'There is no ‘yes, but’ when it comes to terrorism'

Netanyahu marks 25 years since 9/11, draws parallel with October 7 massacre: 'We will never bow to terrorism. We will never surrender to evil.'

'There is no ‘yes, but’ when it comes to terrorism'

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist who killed Nahal commander

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist Ismail Kandil, who took part in killing Col. Yonatan Steinberg and recently advanced attacks on Israelis.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist who killed Nahal commander

October 7 intelligence officer fights to keep his identity secret

Gaza Division officer battles dismissal while asking the Supreme Court to block publication of his name and his account of the October 7 failures.

October 7 intelligence officer fights to keep his identity secret

Song unites 17 countries in powerful October 7 tribute

A new music video brings voices from 17 countries together to honor October 7 victims and stand with Israel.

Song unites 17 countries in powerful October 7 tribute

The UK is accountable for Hebron - and for rewarding October 7

Britain should be tried at the international level and before an international court for its past and present misdeeds. Opinion.

The UK is accountable for Hebron - and for rewarding October 7

‘The fight of my life’:

Police Spokesman recalls battle for truth after 10/7

Israel Police spokesman Dean Elsdunne speaks to Arutz Sheva about October 7, the battle for Israel’s truth abroad, and why Israelis must keep speaking out.

Police Spokesman recalls battle for truth after 10/7

Netanyahu threatens lawsuit over Haaretz report

Netanyahu rejected the claim that the UAE had warned him ahead of the October 7th massacre.

Netanyahu threatens lawsuit over Haaretz report

UAE refuses to comment on report it warned about October 7

The UAE government would not confirm or deny that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack in September 2023.

UAE refuses to comment on report it warned about October 7

Seriously wounded October 7 hero appointed Brigade Commander

Col. Guy Madar, who was wounded in the battles of October 7 and was nearly mistakenly shot until he was identified by his tzitzit, has assumed command of the Yoav Brigade.

Seriously wounded October 7 hero appointed Brigade Commander

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan issue joint statement calling for investigation following report that the UAE President warned Netanyahu over a week before October 7.

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

Report:

The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th

Haaretz claims UAE President warned Netanyahu of planned large-scale military action by Hamas days before October 7th.

The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th

Watch:

Nova survivors and freed hostages dance at Auschwitz

Nova massacre survivors and hostages who returned from Gaza travel to Poland as part of a Selichot journey. At Auschwitz, they dance together.

Nova survivors and freed hostages dance at Auschwitz

October 7th blessings?

Muslim Brotherhood-linked cleric celebrates Mamdani’s rise

Prominent Muslim Brotherhood cleric says political rise of Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed would never have happened without Hamas’ October 7 massacre, calling their success one of the 'blessings' of the attack.

Muslim Brotherhood-linked cleric celebrates Mamdani’s rise

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who led October 7 Sufa attack

Hamas commander who led October 7 infiltration into Sufa outpost, participated in holding Israeli hostages, is eliminated in Khan Yunis.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who led October 7 Sufa attack

Minute by minute

Netanyahu reveals what the morning of October 7 looked like

Following what it described as “inaccurate reports," the Prime Minister’s Office publishes the sequence of events on the morning of October 7 - minute by minute.

Netanyahu reveals what the morning of October 7 looked like

October 7 lessons that could change how hospitals prepare for war

A new international study of Asuta Ashdod Hospital’s emergency response found that years of drills and preparation enabled medical teams to treat wounded patients continuously.

October 7 lessons that could change how hospitals prepare for war

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt wounded IDF veterans’ campus tour

Despite an aggressive anti-Israel protest at their first US campus event, wounded IDF veterans Eliyahu Green and Ariel Saat vowed to continue sharing their stories of October 7, combat and recovery with students across the US.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt wounded IDF veterans’ campus tour

Treason conspiracy theory

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu

Yair Golan says he will sue Sara Netanyahu after she questioned his early arrival on October 7; Gadi Eisenkot condemns her remarks and backs Golan.

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu

Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe

'Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?'

Sara Netanyahu questions how Yair Golan reached the front lines on October 7 before her husband was briefed on the massacre. Democrats Party calls the comments "a red line."

'Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?'

Five things Jews (and Christians) need to know about October 7

By portraying Israel and the West as preternaturally blameworthy, leftists advance the cause of Islamism. Opinion.

Five things Jews (and Christians) need to know about October 7

Exclusive interview:

Former hostage: 'In Hamas tunnels I surrendered to G-d'

Omer Shem Tov, a survivor of Hamas captivity, tells Arutz Sheva about the moment he surrendered himself to G-d deep inside the tunnel, 'I felt warmth and light in the darkness.'

Former hostage:  'In Hamas tunnels I surrendered to G-d'

October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 massacre and an Islamic Jihad commander accused of continued attacks.

October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

The Gaza Questions Europe doesn't want to answer

Dear "horrified" Europeans, what would you have done if October 7 had happened to your country, your community, your wife, your daughters, your children or your grandchildren? Op-ed.

The Gaza Questions Europe doesn't want to answer

New report reveals

How PA schools celebrated the October 7 massacre

A special report presents quotes from ceremonies, assemblies, and events held in Palestinian Authority schools honoring the heroism of Hamas terrorists on the day of the October 7 massacre.

How PA schools celebrated the October 7 massacre

IDF takes out October 7 Nukhba terrorists plotting new attacks

Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre, planned new attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, are eliminated in Gaza.

IDF takes out October 7 Nukhba terrorists plotting new attacks

IDF strikes Nukhba commander who invaded Israel on Oct. 7

Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and later advanced attacks against IDF troops targeted in Khan Yunis.

IDF strikes Nukhba commander who invaded Israel on Oct. 7

Urgent appeal

Six yeshiva students of Sderot guardians never came home

For 30 years they guarded this city. Now almost $300,000 prevents their yeshiva from finishing what they started.

Six yeshiva students of Sderot guardians never came home

Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north

Following an Air Force investigation into the October 7 massacre, Squadron 190 has relocated north as the IDF seeks faster response times and greater readiness along Israel’s northern border.

Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages

Hamas commander Sabahi Sami Mahmoud Shahata, who participated in the October 7 massacre and held multiple hostages in captivity, eliminated in IDF strike in Nuseirat.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages

Bereaved parents hit back at Eisenkot over October 7 probe

Families bereaved on October 7 accuse supporters of a state commission of inquiry of seeking a political outcome, demanding an independent panel with coalition and opposition agreement.

Bereaved parents hit back at Eisenkot over October 7 probe

IDF eliminates four Nukhba commanders in Gaza

IDF identifies four Nukhba commanders eliminated in a northern Gaza strike, including an October 7 infiltrator and three involved in attacks on troops.

IDF eliminates four Nukhba commanders in Gaza

Within less than 30 minutes:

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes commander in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Israel on October 7th. A short time later, the military eliminated a second commander who planned to attack IDF troops.

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander involved in Oct. 7 abduction

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad commander Tareq Anwar Khamis Ra'i, who infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7 and took part in abducting an Israeli civilian.

IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander involved in Oct. 7 abduction

Oct. 7 failures

Murdered soldier's father slams intelligence unit commander

The father of fallen surveillance soldier Roni Eshel published a painful post against Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, who commanded Unit 8200 on October 7.

Murdered soldier's father slams intelligence unit commander

'Just like before Oct. 7'

Gaza lookouts sound the alarm

IDF lookouts warn Hamas terrorists are approaching Gaza's yellow line daily and say troops face delays obtaining authorization to open fire.

Gaza lookouts sound the alarm

Sderot Yeshiva expanding

Rabbi Fendel: 'Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism'

Rabbi David Fendel tells Arutz Sheva how the yeshiva and its students have helped rebuild the city after October 7, serving as its guardians and driving a new wave of Religious Zionist growth.

Rabbi Fendel: 'Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism'

October 7th - what went wrong?

Operational blindness or a deliberate strategic plan that went wrong? Will we ever know? Opinion.

October 7th - what went wrong?

October 7 survivors mark a full circle ahead of wedding

Ziv survived the Re'im shelter attack while Eliya spent 505 days in Gaza. Now, ahead of their wedding, a fellow victim's father will write their marriage contract.

October 7 survivors mark a full circle ahead of wedding

Father of Hostage:

'Terrorists at Nahal Oz spoke Farsi'

Eyal Eshel says testimony from those at Nahal Oz indicates terrorists were heard speaking Farsi during the October 7 attack.

'Terrorists at Nahal Oz spoke Farsi'

Prosecutor recruitment failure

Why haven't the Nukhba terrorist trials begun?

Despite recently allocated funding, the Military Advocate General's Corps has yet to fill the positions required to try hundreds of terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.

Why haven't the Nukhba terrorist trials begun?

'No peace with such evil'

Be'eri resident's warning against Gaza deal

Be’eri resident and former head of the Eshkol Regional Council Haim Yellin warns about the plan for Gaza: Even with only a small portion of the territory, Hamas is capable of recreating October 7.

Be'eri resident's warning against Gaza deal

'Even when it hurts, keep going'

Oct. 7 fallen hero's brother follows him into Golani Brigade

The brother of Golani Sgt. Amichay Rubin, who fell fighting on Oct. 7, enlisted in the brigade, carrying on his brother's legacy despite the pain.

Oct. 7 fallen hero's brother follows him into Golani Brigade

'Only three terrorists killed':

Families react to inquiry into shelter massacre

Families of October 7 victims said the IDF inquiry revealed horrific details of the Re'im shelter massacre and questioned why only three of the 100 terrorists were eliminated since then.

Families react to inquiry into shelter massacre

Be'eri survivor:

‘Hamas will not disarm - Israel must show determination’

Avida Bachar, who lost his wife and son on October 7, says Israel must reject any deal that leaves Hamas in control of Gaza and show determination to prevent another massacre.

‘Hamas will not disarm - Israel must show determination’