October 7th

Huckabee honors Americans killed in Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

US Ambassador to Israel attends ceremony honoring Americans who were murdered on October 7, 2023: I pray their sacrifices were not in vain.

Netanyahu:

'ISA director lied about warning of massacre'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in an affidavit to the Supreme Court that Ronen Bar lied about having given warning of the war.

18 Months Later:

Hundreds of body parts still await identification

A year and a half after the October 7th massacre, hundreds of body parts and other remains have not yet been identified.

Zikim base:

Soldiers' heroism prevented capture of IDF base

Investigation of October 7th attack on Zikim base finds early identification of threat, immediate response, and vital decisions block terrorists' invasion.

US DOJ rules:

'UNRWA not immune from lawsuit over October 7 Hamas attacks'

US Justice Department reverses its stance, declaring UNRWA is not protected by legal immunity in a case brought by families of victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. The lawsuit accuses the UN agency of direct complicity in terror and fraud.

October 7th Massacre:

Tank at Nir Yitzhak fought to the last shell

The comprehensive inquiry into the terrorist attack on Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak reveals a series of shortcomings in the IDF's preparedness and initial response, but commends the kibbutz's civilian emergency squad and residents.

'They think I've gone mad'

The Massacre survivor who became haredi

Barak Nixon, who became religious after experiencing the massacre at the Supernova Music Festival, talks about the experience: 'I understood that if I don't turn to G-d, no one else will help me.'

Special report:

79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

934 people have been murdered in acts of terror since October 7th, 2023, of which 778 were murdered during the massacre itself. Of those murdered since the war began, 615 were men, 319 were women, 58 were children under the age of 18, and 76 were foreign nationals.

Danny Danon:

'80 years have passed, but the hate is still here'

Israel's Ambassador to UN Danny Danon says that once you go into Auschwitz you walk out a different person: 'we are lucky that there are still survivors who can share what happened here.'

Holocaust survivor Ruth Haran:

'I remember the Holocaust through the eyes of a young girl'

90-year-old Ruth Haran survived the Holocaust and massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri: 'When the war ended, I was barely seven years old, about the age my great-granddaughter Yahel was when kidnapped to Gaza.'

Jewish schools see 84% surge in security costs post-October 7th

Teach Coalition report highlights sharp rise in security spending at Jewish schools in wake of anti-semitic threats.

Moving:

Captivity survivor and 10.7 orphan take the stage in Auschwitz

Daniel Weiss, who lost both his parents in the October 7th Massacre, and former hostage Agam Berger performed the song 'Shir L'Maalot' at the March of the Living in Poland.

Ein Hashlosha's battle:

Residents fought for hours, reinforcements arrived late

Investigation of October 7 battle a Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha reveals terrorists arrived in three ways, security squad fought heroically.

Explosive device from October 7 discovered in southern Israel

Bag with Arabic writing found to contain explosive device likely left by terrorists attempting to infiltrate Netivot during October 7 massacre, police say.

Trump clarifies:

'No role for Hamas in Gaza's future governance'

US President firmly states that Hamas will not govern Gaza post-war, emphasizing US opposition to the group’s role.

IDF strikes 40 Hamas engineering vehicles, some used in massacre

The IDF, in cooperation with the ISA, carried out a targeted strike overnight on approximately 40 engineering vehicles used for terror purposes, including during the October 7th massacre.

Independence Day ceremony

Rabbi whose two sons fell in 10.7 battles to light torch

On October 7th, 2023, Rabbi Shmuel Slotki presided over the IDF team that worked to search for bodies in southern Israel. At the same time, his sons, Yishay and Noam, went to fight the terrorists and lost their lives doing so.

Father of murdered lookout:

'My daughter deserves to be buried in military cemetery'

Lookout Hadar Miriam Cohen's father has been fighting for 18 months for the regional cemetery where she was buried to be recognized as a military plot.

Ahmad Mansour, October 7 terrorist, eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, took part in October 7 massacre.

Closure:

Eliya Cohen prays at the exact spot he was captured

Released hostage Eliya Cohen returned to the roadside bomb shelter where he was captured to don Tefilin and pray.

Year & a half later:

Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists

The Southern District Attorney's Office announced its intention to file the first 22 indictments against terrorists who participated in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

'In distress I call'

Watch: Youth group members sing at the scene of the Nova Massacre

Delegates from the National Conference of the Bnei Akiva youth group prayed at the scene of the music festival massacre and met with bereaved families in the Gaza envelope.

Closure:

Sivan Elkabets' computer returned to her parents

Sivan was murdered during the October 7th massacre. Her laptop was stolen from her house. Today, it was returned to her family.

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski

Islamic Jihad's militant wing published a propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski to pressure Israel. Braslavski saved dozens of partygoers at the Nova music festival on October 7 before he was abducted.

After being found in Rafah

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz

Billie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was abducted on October 7th, 2023, and was found this week by soldiers in Rafah, had an emotional reunion with her family from Nir Oz.

More good news from Mt. Sinai…

An excellent new approach to how Jews must deal with intractable, sworn enemies. Opinion.

Dog kidnapped from Nir Oz returned to its owners

Reservist soldier locates a frightened dog among the ruins in Rafah. The dog is discovered to be Billie, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

'Trails of Rebirth'

Thousands participate in event in Gaza envelope

The 'Heroism Stories of the Nation on the Paths of Hope' event connected the heroism of the residents and soldiers in southern Israel on October 7th with the rehabilitation and regrowth of the area.

Parents of the late Itay Chen receive chilling message

Family of Itay Chen, IDF soldier who fell in battle at Nahal Oz and whose body was abducted to Gaza, receives app message that he is being released from IDF service.

N. Gaza brigade commander:

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announce that recently, 11 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for murders and kidnappings during the massacre have been eliminated.

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

On October 7th, 2023, Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi led 11 young people who escaped the Supernova Music Festival to a safe room in a house in Kibbutz Re'im.

Kibbutz Re'im:

10-man security squad saved town from attack by 80 terrorists

The investigation into the Hamas attack on Kibbuzt Re'im on October 7 found that the local security squad was forced to fight alone for hours until help arrived, but still brought Nova survivors to safety, repelled attackers, and rescued civilians from burning buildings.

Liri Albag responds to attacks

'Let’s fight our enemies, not each other'

Liri Albag, a survivor of Hamas captivity, responds to the attacks against her after she accused Netanyahu of failures which led to the October 7 massacre.

IDF inquiry:

41 terrorists entered Sderot and went on a killing spree

The IDF inquiry into the massacre and battle in Sderot found that 41 terrorists infiltrated the city and murdered 53 individuals. In the end, 39 of the terrorists were eliminated.

Heroism:

At 8:40 I wrote, 'Nahal Oz has fallen'

20-year-old Maya Braun shares her lookout team's unimaginable heroism in Nahal Oz on October 7th.

Where was the Chief of Staff on October 7?

Diary of then-IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi from 7 am and onward on October 7, 2023 released in response to Freedom in Information request.

Captivity survivor blasted online after criticizing Netanyahu

Liri Albag claims that the Prime Minister is responsible for the Hamas massacre on October 7 and faces criticism and insults from his supporters.

Ex-UN Rapporteur:

October 7 attack by Hamas was "long overdue"

Richard Falk claims the October 7 massacre was "entirely justifiable" in latest interview defending Hamas and the Palestinians' "right" to use violence.

Families of 10/7 victims sue Palestinian-American billionaire

Lawsuit filed by families of American victims of the October 7 attacks alleges Bashar Masri knowingly worked with Hamas for many years, enabling international and U.S. taxpayer-funded programs to be diverted and exploited to support Hamas’s terror infrastructure.

Confirmed:

'Journalist' who celebrated Oct. 7 massacre injured in IDF strike

IDF confirms that Hamas 'journalist' who celebrated October 7 massacre among multiple injured in IDF strike on southern Gaza.

On Tape:

ISA fears Jews with weapons

Three days after the October 7th massacre, the head of the Jewish Department expressed his concern about Israelis buying handgun ammunition.

Minister Katz reveals:

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.

Nova investigation:

Senior police officer saves hundreds of partygoers

Nova investigation finds Deputy Commissioner Nivi Ohana identified irregular rocket fire, ordered immediate evacuation of the partygoers - preventing another 2,000 victims and hundreds of hostages.

Investigation reveals:

IDF arrived 7 hours after terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim

Investigation into October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Nirim shows security forces failed to protect residents, 150 terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in three separate waves.

378 murdered, 44 abducted

The scope of failures at the Nova massacre is revealed

The IDF inquiry into the massacre at the Supernova Festival reveals severe failures: The military was unaware of what was occurring in real time. Misinformation left the area abandoned.

Disturbing images:

The moment Matan Angrest was kidnapped from his tank on 10/7

A difficult-to-view video record of the moment IDF soldier Matan Angrest was kidnapped from a tank released to the public, 545 days after October 7th.

The abductee who tried to flee as terrorists took him to Gaza

Survivor of Hamas captivity Eliya Cohen revealed for the first time that Raz Bokovza jumped from the terrorists' pickup truck and was shot dead.

Outrage at disclosure of Nova report: 'Where were you? Asleep?'

IDF findings of response to Nova festival attack presented to the bereaved families; parents outraged by conclusions.

Chilling testimony:

'Sometimes I have to convince myself that it really happened'

Osher Daniel, who survived the 10/7 massacre at the Nova Music Festival, gives a chilling review of the twelve excruciating hours when she fought for her life.

IDF reveals:

Defense of Erez Crossing severely failed

The IDF inquiry into the battle at the Erez Crossing found that the soldiers failed at preventing the October 7th attack.

Eisenkot admits:

'I didn’t foresee the brutal attack'

MK Gadi Eisenkot speaks about the letter he sent to the Prime Minister a month and a half before the Hamas attack, noting that he believed the danger to Israel stemmed primarily from the northern border.

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva:

I saw the truth, so I couldn’t stay silent on antisemitism

Australian television presenter Erin Molan speaks with Arutz Sheva about her fight against antisemitism following the October 7 massacre and why it is so important to speak out for Israel and against Hamas.

Bereaved families demand a public inquiry committee

Over 300 bereaved parents and parents of hostages approached the President calling for the establishment of a mutually agreed inquiry committee.

Documents reveal:

120 Nukhba terrorists were heading for Be'er Sheva on 10/7

New recording reveals that 120 Nukhba terrorists were heading for Be'er Sheva on October 7 and when stopped, they turned back and attacked border kibbutzim at greater scale than originally planned.

Over ties to Hamas terror

Hostage families file suit against Columbia protesters

Families of hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 file lawsuit against Mahmoud Khalil and several student groups, accuse them of "aiding and abetting Hamas' continuing acts of international terrorism".

Watch:

IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

The IDF and ISA struck over 100 pickup trucks used to infiltrate Israeli territory, murder, and abduct Israeli civilians as well as other terrorist purposes.

Liberman:

'Netanyahu’s policies led to October 7 tragedy'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Netanyahu strengthened Hamas' rule for years and avoided making critical security decisions—contrary to the positions of the defense establishment.

External team to implement lessons of October 7th massacre

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that a group of reservist officers will be responsible for implementing lessons learned from the lengthy investigative process that the IDF carried out regarding the massacre.

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.