October 7th

Report:

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.

10/7 report disclosed:

The document the Air Force didn’t want you to see

An internal investigation conducted after October 7th reveals how early warnings of Hamas activity in Gaza were ignored or downplayed as top Air Force officers remained unaware - and one crucial figure slept through the night.

Help the hero

One year later: the hero who saved everyone can't save himself

Time is running out. For 30 years, Natan Kenig brought joy as event producer and chef. Now the "invisible wounded" veteran can't attend friends' weddings. Creditors won't wait forever. October 7 destroyed his business, left crushing debts.

Investigation reveals:

IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously

Operational report on Ein Habesor battle reveals IDF failed to protect the community, residents credited with repelling terrorists.

Heartbreaking:

Ofir Tzarfati laid to rest - for a third time

Hundreds gathered at Ofir Tzarfati’s grave for a third time after additional remains returned from Hamas captivity. His grieving family mourned anew at the reopened grave.

While the South burned

The Shin Bet was worried about 'Jewish terror'

As Hamas rampaged in southern Israel, the only thing a Shin Bet representative at the police HQ had to warn about was armed Jewish groups seeking revenge.

Hamas official:

'Al-Aqsa Flood' sparked global awakening against Zionism

In Al Jazeera interview, Khalil al-Hayya says October 7 was 'natural result' of 77 years of 'occupation' and calls for global action against Israel's leaders.

Chief of Staff:

'It is the time to look the failures squarely in the face'

The Chief of the General Staff. Eyal Zamir, said to the IDF Commanders’ Forum: “We convene today after two years, arriving at a pivotal turning point in the combat. Out of the great failure of October 7th, we have achieved enormous, multi-front accomplishments.”

Israeli study:

Hostage families’ suffering linked to newly defined trauma

A peer-reviewed study by Israeli researchers introduces a new model of trauma called ‘Dynamic-Static Ambiguous Loss,’ revealing the lasting impact on families of October 7 hostages.

The road to October 7:

An attack 1500 years in the making

The horror of October 7 can’t be separated from the centuries of anti-Jewish violence that preceded it. Opinion.

Eitan Mor recounts the horrifying moments

In a newly released video, freed hostage Eitan Mor recalls the chaos of the October 7th Massacre and his final moments of contact with Elyakim Libman, who was killed while rescuing others.

Selfie with 'my partner'

Eitan Mor's humorous reaction to abductor's elimination

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor posted a light-hearted Instagram story after learning that his abductor was eliminated.

IDF confirms:

The score has been settled

The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of eight Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7, including those responsible for the abductions at the Supernova Music Festival.

Coalition chair reveals:

Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Ofir Katz claims there were internal attempts within Likud to replace Netanyahu after October 7. “Various people wanted it, I’m glad they failed.”

Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission

Netanyahu’s circle is considering forming a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, even without opposition participation, amid quiet talks for cooperation.

The Diaspora awakening:

Everything we felt sure of was wrong. Where to go from here?

What has become clear is that the events of October 7th didn’t cause Jews to lose their friends. It exposed their enemies, including those they thought were friends. What now? Opinion.

Louisiana:

Lawmakers demand answers on Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US

Louisiana Republicans demand answers after Hamas terror suspect Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi was found living in the US, allegedly entering under Biden’s border policy and concealing affiliations on his visa.

MK Malinovsky to Arutz Sheva:

'Advancing legislation to prosecute Nukhba terrorists'

MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beytenu speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Knesset about promoting legislation that would enable the prosecution of Nukhba terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

'Crushing, truly unbearable'

Murdered hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest

Convoy of dozens of motorcyclists led the funeral procession, honoring Ronen’s life, courage, and spirit as family, friends, and supporters came together to pay their final respects.

Tal Haimi's widow: 'We have reached a sad closure'

Ela Haimi, wife of Tal Haimi, Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response commander murdered by Hamas on October 7th, said her husband’s return brings 'real closure' and urged an end for all hostage families.

Watch:

Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Uriel Baruch laid to rest after his body was returned to Israel in the hostage deal.

IDF confirms:

Body of Thai farmhand Sontaya Ukkharsri returned to Israel

The second body returned on Saturday night was identified as that of Thai citizen Sontaya Ukkharsri, who was murdered in the fields of Be'eri on October 7th, 2023.

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.

FBI arrests October 7th terrorist living in Louisiana

FBI arrests Gaza native Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, accused of joining Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and entering the US on a fraudulent visa. He lived in Louisiana and faces charges of terrorism support and visa fraud.

Chief of Staff to 10/7 heroes

'You are the generation of victory'

The IDF Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, spoke with soldiers and commanders who fought in the battles on October 7 and told them, "From the brokenness and loss, your stories of heroism emerged, inspiring stories that prove there is hope. You are the generation of victory."

Will the Oct. 7th terrorists be put to death?

Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MKs Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky will advance a bill to accelerate trials of Nukhba terrorists behind the October 7th Massacre.

Tunisia campaign seeks to criminalize normalization with Israel

On the second anniversary of October 7, Tunisian activists launch a campaign to criminalize normalization with Israel.

President Herzog:

Elhanan was a pillar of fire

President Isaac Herzog spoke at a memorial service for Elhanan Kalmanson, who fell in battle after October 7, praising his spirit, courage, and unifying character, 'You lived with an Israeli hero.'

False flags, blood libels, and the October 7 attack

October 7 was not a false flag. It was a tragedy born of bias, blindness, and bureaucratic failure. Opinion.

Outrage:

New restaurant in Gaza named 'Nova'

Footage shows the new beachside restaurant in Khan Yunis that shares a name with the festival where Hamas terrorists murdered 378.

Hamas Guidelines:

Reach villages and IDF bases in less than 15 minutes

A document containing guidelines for 10/7 massacre, seized by IDF forces, shows Hamas leader's plan to mislead intelligence, quickly infiltrate Israeli territory, and carry out an exceptionally brutal massacre.

'Go to Hell!'

Watch: Hamas leader cuts interview after tough Gaza questions

Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq storms off a live TV interview after being pressed on October 7 and Gaza.

These were Yahya Sinwar's instructions for the October 7 massacre

Israeli intelligence locates document instructing Hamas terrorists to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians, set entire towns on fire, and document their actions, The New York Times reports.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Israel should have rejected US-imposed ceasefire deal

Jonathan Pollard tells Arutz Sheva that Israel’s acceptance of an American-imposed ceasefire reflects failed leadership and warns it could bring another national disaster.

Lest we forget:

Shattered forever - the story of October 7

How one day of horror shattered my political world view forever, Trump agreement or not. Opinion.

Naveh Hy"d's mother:

Two years in which time has stood still

I get up each morning and daven, raise my children, work, and try to go forward. But a part of me remains at Simchat Torah 5784.

Caroline Glick:

What have we learned from this war?

We have learned much about the barbarism of our enemies, but we have also learned that contrary to the expectations of our enemies, Israel’s staying power is stronger and longer than theirs. Opinion.

Giulio Meotti:

Europe must wake up - or the next October 7 will be on its soil

A Western pathology has shown its face: passion and admiration for the barbarians, hidden under the flag of pity. Little do they know that the barbarians will soon turn on them. Opinion.

Book Review:

What went wrong on October 7, 2023?

A new book says there were signs on the night of October 6th that something was wrong to the point that some of the higher-ups in the defense and intelligence establishment went to their offices late on the night of the 6th or early on the morning of the 7th. But they did nothing. Review.

Salt of the Earth series: October 7, 2023

Noam and Yishai Slotki Hy"d, brothers who saved Kibbutz Alumim

The two heard of the invasion, drove to the Gaza envelope armed with handguns, jumped out of their car at Kibbutz Alumim, and rushed towards the fighting at 9:40 a.m. They prevented the terrorists, who had killed 20 Thai workers living in a house outside it, from entering the kibbutz. In memoriam.

Herzog at Nova Memorial

“The world must understand the evil that was carried out here'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the memorial ceremony held on the site of the Nova Music Festival where more than 370 people were murdered.

Report:

The Chief of Staff's mistaken command on October 7th

New inquiry reveals the IAF did not make decisions independently on October 7, failing to attack hundreds of terrorists infiltrating Israeli territory. 'No intelligence, no preparedness.'

BBC apologizes for calling October 7 Massacre an 'escalation'

BBC faces renewed criticism after internal email marks two years since the October 7 massacre with wording many say minimized Hamas atrocities and reflected bias.

Ex-IDF investigator:

Military Police raid retaliation for criticizing Oct. 7 cover-up

Former IDF War Investigations head Oren Solomon says Military Police raided his home to smear his name, claims former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi influenced investigations of October 7th massacre.

In honor of Oct 7th:

New York City Hall lit yellow, flags flown at half-staff

"NYC will always stand with our Jewish community", Mayor Adams wrote, "both here at home and abroad"

Lindsey Graham

'Ensuring massacre wasn't successful means eliminating Hamas'

In message marking 2nd anniversary of Oct. 7 massacre, South Carolina Senator notes the attack was motivated by the desire to stop normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, 'the Iranian Regime’s worst nightmare.'

Two years after massacre:

Be'eri resident finds terrorist's phone in her demolished home

A Be'eri resident who survived the massacre found a cell phone belonging to the terrorist who invaded her home among ruins of her house. It is unknown what happened to the terrorist.

UK Prime Minister:

'Time does not diminish the evil we saw that day'

On 2nd anniversary of Hamas massacre British PM Keir Starmer says, 'Yom Kippur murders in Manchester are a stain on who we are.' FM reaffirms UK’s commitment to bringing home all hostages.

Netanyahu

'We will continue to work to achieve all war objectives'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement marking two years since the October 7 massacre. "We will continue to act to bring back the hostages, to dismantle Hamas rule, and to ensure Israel's security. Together we will stand - and together we will win."

Captivity survivors in DC:

'Until every hostage is released from Hamas's tunnels'

Nearly the entire Cabinet join captivity survivors, 10.7 survivors, and family of the victims and hostages for ceremony marking the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Washington DC.

Watch

National memorial ceremony marks 2 years since 10/7 massacre

The memorial ceremony began with a moment of silence in the presence of tens of thousands of participants and a live broadcast to millions of viewers in hundreds of community screenings around the world.

Herzog

From darkness of 10/7 emerged courage and heroism

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Herzog states: 'The story of Israel is the story of resilience, of a people who will never give up, never give in, and never stop believing that light will overcome the darkness.'

Trump to host Edan Alexander at White House today

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Trump will host Hamas captivity survivor and US citizen Edan Alexander.

Italy bans rally honoring anniversary of Hamas massacre

Authorities in Bologna ban anti-Israel rally marking the anniversary of October 7, amid nationwide unrest. Israeli envoy intervenes; Milan Jews hold discreet memorial under police protection.

Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt:

‘Our faith remains unbroken, but our patience has run out’

Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt marks two years since the October 7th massacres, urging Europe to confront rising antisemitism and defend Israel’s right to security.

Diaspora Ministry reveals:

The October 7th Files

The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs has launched a website revealing collections of Hamas documents emphasizing how the horrors of the October 7th massacre were planned in detail and over time.

'You will never stand alone'

US Ambassador to Israel marks two years since October 7 massacre

On the attack’s second anniversary, the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee honors the victims, highlights efforts to free remaining hostages, and reaffirms America’s unwavering support for Israel.

Two years later:

The bell no longer tolls

The bell has fallen silent, absorbed into the undulation of the sirens. Perhaps there is no one left to listen. But the Rav said: "The Jew is obligated to inform the world that his blood is not cheap. Vengeance for its own sake is forbidden, but when it comes for the sake of deterrence and self-defense, it is the elementary right of man." Opinion.

Two years of war:

1,152 have fallen since October 7, 2023

New data from the Ministry of Defense reveals that 1,152 members of Israel's security forces have fallen since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, including 487 under the age of 21.

Call It October 7

Everything about the day was planned for maximum cruelty. No analogues in modern history exist. Call it simply October 7. Opinion.