October 7th

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Intelligence Directorate is undergoing a paradigm shift'

IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir praised Unit 9900 and the Intelligence Directorate for implementing reforms prioritizing early warnings, citing lessons from October 7.

Terrorist who led massacre in roadside shelter eliminated

Hasan Hussein commanded the brutal massacre carried out in the bomb shelter on Route 232 in Re’im during Hamas’ brutal October 7th massacre.

Two weeks before: How the Mossad assessed Hamas

Just two weeks before Hamas’s attack, the Mossad published a detailed position paper stating that the organization’s leadership in Gaza was not interested in a military confrontation with Israel.

IDF Spox. reveals:

'Brutal murderer' Nukhba commander eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated Wael Mutrieh, a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ Shati Battalion in the Gaza City area, who took part in the infiltration of the Nahal Oz Outpost bomb shelter on 10/07/23.

'REMEMBER OCTOBER 7'

New campaign in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech

Campaign aims to remind world leaders and the public about the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas.

October 7th drama series to reach millions worldwide

RED ALERT, a four-part scripted series depicting the 2023 massacre in Israel, will premiere globally on Paramount+ on October 7, two years to the day of the attack.

Long Island dedicates park to fallen hostage Omer Neutra

Plainview, NY dedicates a park to Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier from the town who was murdered on October 7 and whose body is being held in Gaza.

Israel Bar Association:

Lawyer who supported 10/7 massacre permanently disbarred

Mohammad Alian, father of terrorist who murdered three in Jerusalem, permanently disbarred from Israel Bar Association for supporting October 7th massacre.

Daughter of former hostage:

'It was difficult, but I coped really well'

Bar, daughter of Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Lia, cousin of Emily Damari, talk to Avri Gilad about their personal struggles.

Rabbi Doron Perez:

'One can live with a broken heart and a full heart'

Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Daniel, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7, speaks about the last Tishrei holidays with his son, and the pain, while also giving a message of hope.

Trump:

'What happened on October 7th was genocide at the highest level’

Trump calls October 7th “genocide at the highest level” after UN accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. On the hostages who are still being held by Hamas: We have probably 20 that are living. It's a nasty situation.

Ofir and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza

Nearly two years after the massacre, the late Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council chief Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan are laid to rest in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

ADL files lawsuit against 8 terror groups tied to Oct. 7 attacks

ADL files lawsuit for families of Oct. 7 victims, suing Hamas, PIJ, PFLP, Hezbollah and six other groups under the FSIA and the Anti-Terrorism Act, seeking seek compensation, punitive damages.

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

A new report by the government office responsible for rebuilding the Gaza region shows that an overwhelming majority of residents of the Gaza region have returned to their homes, and more than 2,500 new families have joined the area.

Returning Home:

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Kibbutz residents held a moving ceremony marking their return, nearly two years after the October 7th massacre.

Moving:

Severely wounded soldier walks onstage to receive medal

At a Jerusalem event with 6,000 attendees, Sgt. First Class Michelle Rukovitzin, gravely wounded on October 7, stunned the crowd by walking onstage to accept a Medal of Heroism.

Once pulled, now praised:

October 7th film takes TIFF award

After weeks of controversy, Barry Avrich’s film about an Israeli general’s daring Oct. 7 rescue wins TIFF’s People’s Choice Award and prepares for wide release.

Gaza:

Terrorists who committed massacre at Kibbutz Alumim eliminated

IDF continues to target terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre, eliminating over 20 terrorists in Gaza, including head of the Nukhba squad that attacked Kibbutz Alumim.

Investigation Reveals:

Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike

An Air Force attack helicopter identified a convoy of Hamas pickup trucks about four hours after the start of the October 7th massacre, but did not open fire.

From Heroism to Hardship: ZAKA Volunteer's Battle Two Years Later

As a veteran ZAKA volunteer with 27 years of service, he was among the first responders to the scenes of horror that unfolded on October 7th, 2023, but no amount of training could prepare him for the emotional scars he would carry afterward.

Toronto Film Festival:

Protesters clash over Oct. 7 Hamas attack documentary premiere

Protests erupt at Toronto International Film Festival as film on the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre premieres. Police keep pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian Arab groups apart.

Herzi Halevi:

'We didn’t underestimate Hamas - the failure is mine'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets residents of Ein HaBesor and admits the IDF failed to assess the threat prior to October 7.

Defense Min.: All partners in massacre will be held to account

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'Summit of Fire' intended to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, stresses anyone who was a partner in the October 7 massacre will be punished.

The road to Oct. 7 began in Hebron

The 1929 massacre by local Arabs is not just a painful chapter in the past but a reality that still impacts the region. Even the Ramot Junction. Opinion.

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

Terrorist who boasted about using a murdering a Jewish woman and her husband, killing 10 Jews 'with his bare hands,' is eliminated in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'

Yehoram Gaon:

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Israel Prize laureate singer Yehoram Gaon warns that while Israel has 'planes, tanks, brains, it lacks Hamas’ disregard for human life, 'the return of the hostages is vital for Israel’s moral strength.'

October 7: The day the circles broke but the song continued

Almost 700 days later, that morning still lives inside me. Op-ed.

DC hires writer who celebrated Oct. 7 to helm Batman-line book

Antisemitism watchdog calls on DC Comics to reconsider hiring of writer who posted defenses of the October 7 massacre on the day of the massacre and defended Hamas's right to use violence against Israeli civilians.

NSC official:

Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation

State Comptroller demands National Security Council officials receive preliminary findings on October 7 failures, staff refuse over leak concerns.

IDF & ISA announce:

Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminated the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, who advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, held Bibas family captive.

Netanyahu considers

Governmental Committee of Inquiry for October 7 failures

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering the establishment of a governmental committee with broad powers in order to prevent the President of the Supreme Court from determining the committee's members.

Recovered hostage's daughter

'No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father'

Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.

Full battle timeline

Soldiers prevented Camp Yiftah from being captured

An IDF inquiry into the October 7 battle at Camp Yiftah found that quick action by the 77th Battalion prevented Hamas from seizing the base, though nine soldiers were killed.

Idan Shtivi's father:

'My prayers were not wasted, they went to the other hostages'

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

Watch:

Nir Oz demolishes damaged homes to make way for rebuilding

On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.

'Israeli hero'

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Eli Shtivi revealed his son Idan, recently recovered from Gaza, was a special unit fighter who resisted terrorists before being shot and taken.

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal footage of Hamas atrocities

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

Would have prevented 10.7?

French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

Netanyahu:

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

Surrounded by terrorists:

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage showing Nimrod being kidnapped and led by Hamas terrorists into the Gaza Strip, where he has been held in Hamas tunnels for 689 days.

Soul-searching after October 7th

Given the stakes, we still don't know why the IDF was not placed on high alert near Gaza and Lebanon to deter a possible disruption of the Saudi peace process. And there is more. Opinion.

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of captive soldier Nimrod Cohen published new images on Monday showing the moment Hamas terrorists abducted him on October 7th, 2023.

Family of Nimrod Cohen:

We will release the footage of his abduction

The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.

Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'It aims to help Netanyahu'

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid told State Comptroller's Office personnel that he would cooperate with October 7th probe 'because he is better than the government.'

Unthinkable:

Woman denies October 7th massacre, claims it's all AI

Blogger Max Veifer takes on European viewer who claims October 7th massacre was AI, is surprised to discover depths of disinformation campaign. Watch.

Mosab Hassan Yousef to Arutz Sheva:

Hamas' goal is to divide Israeli society, collapse government

Former Hamas insider Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Green Prince,' warns that partial hostage deals will only prolong Hamas rule, compares Hamas to 'the new Nazis,' and urges world Jewry to unite around Israel.

Cell phone with murdered sons' voices returned to bereaved father

Jojo Rabia, a bereaved father whose two sons were murdered on 10/7, received his stolen cell phone containing his sons' voice messages, 'Thank you to everyone who helped.'

New MDA ambulance dedicated in memory of Bibas family

A new ambulance was dedicated in Moshav Mivtahim in memory of Kfir, Ariel, and Shiri Bibas, and Shiri's parents Yossi and Margit Silberman, who were murdered on 10/7.

Report:

Soldier warned of Hamas attack, his officers ignored warnings

Yedioth Ahronoth columnist reveals that an intelligence soldier warned that Hamas was about to attack, but his warnings were rejected and not heeded.

Netanyahu:

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala took part in the attempted infiltration of the Ma’aras IDF Post during the brutal October 7th massacre.

Terrorist who abducted Yarden Bibas eliminated

Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in the abduction of Yarden Bibas, eliminated.

Bereaved father's cell phone is stolen, with all his memories

Bereaved father Jojo Rabia appeals for help after phone containing last memories of his sons stolen in Tel Aviv.

Worst failure in Israel's history

State Comptroller to meet senior officials over 10/7 failures

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is due to meet with senior officials to review failures leading to 10/7 massacre, 'our commitment is solely to the citizens of Israel who deserve answers.'

Week before the massacre

New footage of the kidnapped Armored Corps soldiers

New footage released today (Sunday) shows armored fighters Omer Neutra, Oz Daniel, and Nimrod Cohen just a week before their abduction on October 7.

PM: Protests are hardening Hamas' stance

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Cabinet meeting: 'Calls to end the war without victory delay the release of the hostages and guarantee an endless war.'

Ex-IDF intelligence chief admits failure in October 7th massacre

Former IDF Intelligence Chief Aaron Haliva acknowledges severe failures in handling the October 7th attack, criticizing military and political leadership.

'Justice has prevailed'

Sa'ar welcomes TIFF's reversal on Hamas massacre film

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises the Toronto International Film Festival's decision to reverse its ban on screening documentary about the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre.