Gaza border communities
Community security: Nir Oz volunteers train to defend Israel's frontlines after Oct. 7
With support from the Magen 48 organization, Gaza border Kibbutz Nir Oz is training a new, young security team to protect their community.
IDF probe: Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7
President Herzog to award Argentina's Javier Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor
Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu's attempt to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill
Hadassah opens new Netivot medical center to expand advanced care in Israel’s south
Hadassah–Helmsley Netivot is expected to serve more than 150,000 residents across Netivot, the western Negev and Gaza envelope communities, according to Hadassah.
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports
Data from the National Insurance Institute found that 2.8 million Israelis currently live with food insecurity, including over a million children.
Gov’t tells High Court it lacks authority to order state inquiry into October 7 failures
The government told Israel’s High Court of Justice it has no authority to compel a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing separation of powers.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations
Shortly after the strike began, rocket sirens sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the Gaza border community. The sirens were almost immediately deemed a false alarm.
'Cool!' Ex-hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen recount learning of Hamas leader Sinwar's death
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen also recalled their harrowing time in captivity, their bond through music, and their emotional journey after the Oct. 7 massacre during a Galgaltz show on Monday.
BBC compensates family who survived Oct. 7 after filming inside home without consent - report
The Horensteins recieved NIS 120,000 from the British media outlet, along with an apology written in Hebrew by Middle East bureau chief for BBC News Joaquin Floto, Jewish News reported.
Iran missile threat is real, Israel must take decisive proactive action, former navy commander says
In a 103FM interview, ex-navy commander Marom says Iran’s missile threat demands a post–October 7 shift to active defense, a forward perimeter, and readiness for preemptive action.
'We cannot recover until Ran Gvili is home': Hostage Families Forum rally across Israel
Families and supporters rallied nationwide, calling for the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili and vowing not to move forward until the final hostage is brought home.
Gaza borderlands: Israel's southern kibbutzim rebuild from the ruins of October 7
Today, Kibbutz Kissufim, like other Jewish communities in the area, is still recovering from the Oct. 7 attack in 2023.
