Gaza border communities

Families of October 7 victims to march along Gaza border, marking 1,000 days since Hamas invasion

The convoy plans to gather in Kibbutz Re'im's parking lot and march around the Gaza border, passing by sites attacked by Hamas on October 7.

SIGN FOR a press conference from the October Council marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, June 26, 2026.
Bezalel Smotrich.

Smotrich cancels visit to Kibbutz Be'eri following opposition by hostages' families, residents

An Israeli D9 bulldozer manoeuvres near the border with Gaza, in Israel, March 10, 2025.

Vast majority of Gaza border residents support creating Oct. 7 national day of remembrance - poll

 Israeli soldiers and journalists walk around the destruction caused by Hamas in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, November 2, 2023

Human bones discovered in Kibbutz Kfar Aza neighborhood devastated in October 7 massacre


Observers say IDF abandoned Gaza border outpost in 12-hour security lapse

60 observers at the post were left without any protection, and the base gate was open and unsupervised.

 IDF observers say military abandoned Gaza border outpost for 12 hours, April 3, 2025 (illustration).

Over 120 Hamas terrorists planned on invading Beersheba on October 7 - report

Security forces believe that since their plans were thwarted, they headed to Gaza border communities, overwhelming them in sheer number as a result.

Hamas terrorists and Gazans take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis, Oct. 7, 2023

Knesset greenlights 4.9 billion NIS budget to rebuild war-torn Gaza Border communities

Community movements welcome the legislation, calling it an important step toward rebuilding the Gaza border communities.

 Israeli soldier hangs an Israeli flag in Kibbutz Nir Am, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2024

Hamas gathered forces during ceasefire for attempted invasions into Israel - report

Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

New IDF chief prepares for return to Gaza fighting, vows to defeat Hamas

The comments were made during a meeting with the heads of local councils from the Gaza border communities.

 Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir will meet with the heads of authorities in the Gaza Envelope

Hamas hang gliders invaded Netiv HaAsara before IDF could respond, probe reveals

Hamas penetrated the village by 6:39 a.m., even faster than in many other border villages. They immediately started killing civilians.

 A view shows destroyed vehicles at moshav Netiv HaAsara, southern Israel, November 19, 2023

Timeline probes October 6, hours leading up to October 7 massacre

The hours leading up to the attack show lapses in military leadership's judgement and lack of deterrence.

 INFOGRAPHIC: Timeline of October 6 evening intelligence warnings

IDF probes to reveal first 72 hours of fighting with Hamas on October 7

The IDF would need an additional three to four days to flesh out pockets of Hamas fighters who took up smaller positions or who were hiding in ambush in various areas.

 Israeli security forces patrol in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, October 11, 2023

The future of Israel educational travel: Rebuilding and reinventing, with a goal of 50% growth

From logistical challenges to deeper ideological questions, educational organizations are forging new paths to connect travelers to Israel in the wake of the October 7 attacks.

 IETA acting Executive Director Anna Langer addresses the Israel Educational Travel Alliance Leaders Summit.

From whiskey to wine: Residents of the Gaza border are building an 'Alcohol empire'

Quietly and without fanfare, alcohol production has become a real trend for the Gaza border towns, from whiskey to wine.

 NEWLY PLANTED young blue agave plants taking root in the Negev.