October 7th

Netanyahu

'Former officials trying to influence October 7 investigation

In a social media post, PM Netanyahu accused former senior officials of attempting to "distort facts" in order to influence the investigation into the October 7th massacre.

Noa Kirel:

'Music should remain a space for unity, not division'

Israeli singer Noa Kirel told the BBC Israel is being targeted for political reasons, and this is 'an attack on everything Eurovision stands for.'

More than 2 years later:

Amnesty concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity

Amnesty’s new report outlines widespread killings, hostage‑taking and abuses by Hamas-led forces during the October 7 attacks, based on verified testimony and forensic evidence.

Complex decision

Be'eri divided over fate of houses damaged in massacre

Residents of Kibbutz Be’eri voted to demolish homes damaged on October 7, while Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu considers using the law to preserve them as historic sites despite local opposition.

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff

Agreement to consolidate October 7 investigations

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir agreed to join their separate probes into the failures of October 7. Defense Comptroller to join as observer/

Netanyahu on 10/7 inquiry

'No one is above investigation'

PM Netanyahu addressed the need for an investigative committee into the failures of October 7, and said that the committee will examine in depth the responsibility of all levels.

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

Half a year after leaving his post, former ISA director Ronen Bar criticized the Prime Minister over the October 7th massacre and called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.

Gazan who celebrated October 7 massacre walks free in Belgium

Mohanad Alkhatib, a resident of Khan Yunis who participated in the October 7 massacre and was documented infiltrating Israeli territory, is seen roaming Antwerp freely, enjoying the city's Christmas market.

President Herzog lauds Israel's medical heroes at NYC event

At Shamir Medical Center event in New York, Israeli President Isaac Herzog salutes Israel’s medical resilience, says Shamir Medical Center 'gave us light during a time of darkness.'

Captivity survivor in Italy:

'Islamic Jihad murdered me mentally every single day'

Rom Braslavski, survivor of Hamas captivity, tells a conference of Italy’s ruling party about the October 7 massacre and his trauma in captivity: "I saw young and beautiful women riddled with bullets."

October 7th massacre:

Heroic battle of next Mossad head

Security cameras at the Shaar Negev intersection recorded the dramatic moments in which Roman Goffman, then commander of the National Center for Ground Training, joined the fight against the terrorists.

Calls, warnings, and failure

New details emerge from the October 7 investigation

Three consecutive late-night discussions among the IDF’s top brass examined indications of an imminent attack - but the directives that followed lacked any meaningful change to readiness.

Chief of Staff:

'Establish an external and objective commission of inquiry'

Chief of Staff distributed a letter to commanders calling for an external commission of inquiry to examine the failures of October 7 and review the relationship between military and political echelons.

'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.

Chief of Staff decides:

The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation

The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to head a dedicated investigation team to examine the "Jericho Wall" - Hamas' plan to raid Israeli towns.

Where was the Air Force on October 7th?

The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.

Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists

The prosecution has assembled an evidentiary basis against most of the terrorists imprisoned in Israel who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Hillary Clinton

'Israel needs leaders who are not trapped in October 7 trauma'

The former presidential candidate says at the Israel Hayom Conference: 'Israel has the worst PR I have ever seen.'

US House passes bill barring October 7 attackers from entering US

The US House passes a bill barring Hamas Oct. 7 attackers from entering the US. Democrats back the measure but oppose amending immigration law to cite specific terror acts.

Report:

Shin Bet was unaware of Nova festival on night before massacre

Internal investigation shows Shin Bet leadership did not know about the Nova music festival or its proximity to the border until about three hours after the massacre began.

'Since you left, a lot has changed'

Watch: The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral

Israeli singer Ehud Banai performs a moving rendition of 'Blues Kna'ani' at the funeral of Dror Or, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity.

IDF:

Chief of Staff orders investigation of Hamas massacre plan

New independent review to examine how Hamas’ massacre plan was identified already in 2018 but never thoroughly investigated.

Reservists' denounce lax discipline over October 7th massacre

Resentment continues over the symbolic punishments the Chief of Staff imposed on those held responsible for the October 7th massacre.

Praise for Oct. 7

Kafr Qassem resident charged with incitement to terrorism

According to the indictment, just ten days after the war began, the defendant posted four Arabic-language posts on her Facebook page in which she incited acts of terror and expressed support for the Hamas massacre.

Families of Hamas attack victims sue Binance

Oct. 7 families’ lawsuit says Bitcoin CEO, whom Trump pardoned, facilitated $1B in payments to Hamas and its allies.

Aide:

Arafat would have expanded war after Oct. 7, not condemn it

In an extensive interview, Arafat’s aide says the late leader would have expanded the war after October 7 and reveals new claims of poisoning and internal conspiracy.

'There will be no cover-up':

Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff

People close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say additional measures will be taken against senior IDF officers following the investigations into the October 7th massacre.

The hidden conclusion:

IDF finds naval officer bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses

The IDF’s personal conclusions against Ashdod Naval Commander Capt. Eitan Paz over failures on Oct. 7 were kept hidden from the public, despite determining he bore responsibility.

Terror financing allegations

October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao

Victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging the crypto giant laundered over $1B for Hamas and other terror groups.

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

The IDF Chief of Staff’s office issued a rare rebuke of Defense Minister Katz, accusing him of politicizing the Turgeman Report and harming military readiness by freezing appointments.

Report:

Critical warning reached Unit 8200 a day before October 7 attack

A day before the Hamas massacre, Unit 8200 received a warning about the use of significant weapons by Hamas, but the information did not receive immediate attention.

The unanswered messages

Where was the IDF's intel chief the night before the massacre?

A timeline submitted to the Turgeman Committee shows that repeated warnings and urgent updates accumulated hours before the October 7th Massacre, while Intelligence Directorate Chief Aharon Haliva was largely unreachable and slow to respond.

IDF Chief of Staff:

October 7 was a systemic failure, responsibility must be upheld

'IDF failed in its primary mission on October 7th; I’ve taken personal steps to ensure it is never repeated,' IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.

Senior IDF officers skip meetings on October 7 failures

Former military intelligence head, Unit 8200 head, fail to attend discussions initiated by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding the October 7 failures.

IDF Chief dismisses Gaza Division intel officer

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir dismissed the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer, LTC A., who scoffed at repeated warnings ahead of October 7, after months of controversy over his continued appointments and presence in intelligence units.

Hostage survivor:

'Israeli comedian kept me going under the ground'

Hostage survivor Maxim Herkin visits the set of comedian Shalom Asayag’s new series and tells him that his stand-up show kept him going him during the difficult moments in captivity.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Personal measures for senior officers over October 7 failures

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir summons former and current senior officers, to review their roles before and during the Hamas attack, after which he will deliver personal conclusions and clarify potential command measures.

How Hamas tracked 100,000 IDF soldiers for years

A Hamas intelligence network monitored about 100,000 IDF soldiers on social media for five years, infiltrated closed groups, and used the information to build simulators and train terrorists with VR headsets. An Air Force officer testified: “Hamas knew the base better than I did.”

Help fight his fight

Two years later: The ZAKA hero still fighting - for his own life

While Israel moves forward, Natan Kenig remains trapped in October 7. The 27-year ZAKA veteran who held a cutting board as shield now fights for his restaurant and suppliers who trusted him. He still answers every call. Who answers his?

Soldiers posted, terrorists learned:

This is how Hamas disabled tanks near Gaza on October 7th

An IDF investigation reveals that Nukhba terrorists learned about the secret disabling system on the Merkava Mark 4 tank, after gathering accurate intelligence from soldiers' posts on social media.

Survivor of Holocaust and October 7th passed away

Ruth Haran Hertzman, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor who lived through the 10/7 massacre in Be’eri, has passed away. Her son Avshalom was murdered and seven family members were taken hostage to Gaza.

Tribute to Trump

Mezuzah from destroyed house on its way to White House

Twins Gali and Ziv Berman from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, who were taken captive on 10/7, will present the mezuzah from their burned home to President Trump.

Captivity survivor to CNN:

'G-d gave me the strength to be strong'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reflects on two years in Hamas captivity, his faith, and the moments that sustained him as he prepares to meet President Trump in Washington.

Cleared for publication:

Southern Command intelligence officer ignored Hamas attack

Lt. Col. Ariel Levovsky, who served as the Southern Command intelligence officer during the October 7th massacre, has been revealed as having known of the Hamas plan - and ignoring it.

Supreme Court:

What happened to the Nahal Oz command center footage?

The Supreme Court heard a petition by the families of Nahal Oz lookouts who were killed in the October 7th massacre. The families are demanding the full footage from the day of the incident.

Levin to head panel defining mandate for Oct. 7 inquiry c'tee

Justice Minister Yariv Levin will head the ministerial committee tasked with drafting the mandate for the inquiry into the October 7 failures.

Hundreds gather at Beeri cemetery to honor Meny Godard

Family members deliver emotional eulogies as the Beeri community lays Meny Godard to rest after 769 days in Gaza, marking a long-awaited moment of farewell.

Ben Gvir slams former Shin Bet chief: A failure

National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

Deceased hostage's mother shares concerns

Talik Gvili, mother of SFC Ran Gvili, whose body is still held by Hamas, says she’s met PM several times and praises public support: 'We feel an enormous embrace.'

Government to advance independent 10/7 inquiry commission

The government has decided to back an independent commission of inquiry into the events of October 7th, which will aim to receive widespread public trust.

October 7th massacre:

Ben Gvir: 'Investigate AG as well'

In a discussion on establishing a national inquiry committee, Minister Ben Gvir demanded to also investigate the Attorney General. The ministers prefer a non-political committee.

UN offical claims no investigation found rape committed on Oct. 7

United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women Reem Alsalem falsely claimed that there was "no rape" committed during the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, ignoring the UN's own investigation.

Freed hostage in first speech:

'I was exposed to images from the square, you gave me hope'

Freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal gives powerful speech at Hostages Square, recalls October 7, honors murdered friends, and urges Israel to bring home the remaining hostages: “I am finally home.”

Government to debate inquiry committee into October 7 massacre

The government is set to discuss forming a committee to investigate the events of October 7, following a Supreme Court ruling requiring an update on the matter within 30 days.

IDF officer who ignored massacre warnings returns to service

An intelligence officer who called the scenario of a Hamas incursion "entirely imaginary" and ignored warnings that contributed to the failure, has returned to active service in the IDF Intelligence Department.

Over two years later:

Terrorists' weapons, used during Oct. 7 massacre, found in Be'eri

Over two years after the October 7 massacre, weapons and communications devices used by Hamas terrorists to massacre the community are found in Kibbutz Be'eri's preschool.

Report:

Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

Washington Free Beacon reveals Iran is arming Judea and Samaria terror cells with drones, rockets, and explosives to replicate Oct. 7.

IDF probe review uncovers major gaps in October 7 investigations

Expert panel reviews 25 IDF inquiries, exposing systemic flaws, intelligence gaps, and failures in organizational culture in military preparedness ahead of the October 7th attack.

'May we be the last to suffer'

Final farewell to Lior Rudaeff, 763 days after October 7 heroism

Thousands gathered at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak to honor Lior Rudaeff, killed on October 7 and laid to rest over two years later after a long struggle to bring him home.