Kibbutz Nir Oz

Sahar Baruch, Amiram Cooper laid to rest after over two years of war in Gaza

"You were at the beginning of your life, and the thought of you breaks our hearts into a million pieces," Sahar Baruch's aunt Rebecca Manor said.

Mourners lay slain hostage Amiram Cooper to rest on November 2, 2025.
Slain hostage Amiram Cooper.

Who was Amiram Cooper, one of Kibbutz Nir Oz's founders murdered in Hamas captivity? - explainer

Anat Angrest, mother of freed hostage Matan Angrest speaks during a protest at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israelis held by Hamas, October 25, 2025.

Former hostage Matan Angrest 'was forced to endure horrific interrogations,' mother Anat says

 A photo of Gadi Mozes, who was released from Israeli captivity on Thursday, Jan. 30, has gone viral in Israel.

Released Gaza hostage Gadi Mozes to receive ‘Ben-Gurion Award’


Who was Tamir Adar, the Nir Oz kibbutznik who fought bravely on October 7? - explainer

Tamir left his home on the morning of his October 7 to defend his kibbutz, with his final message to his wife saying: "Don't open [the door] to anybody, even if it is me asking you to open."

TAMIR ADAR was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023. Having fought to defend his family and community, he was severely wounded and did not survive.

Who was Arie Zalamanowicz, kibbutz Nir Oz founder killed by Hamas captors in Gaza? - explainer

Footage of his capture on October 7 showed 86-year-old Zalamanowicz on the back of a motorcycle, flanked by his captors seated in front and behind him.

Arie Zalamanowicz

'No words to describe whirlwind of emotions': Daughter eulogizes slain hostage Eliyahu Margalit

Margalit was killed on October 7 while feeding his horses in the kibbutz stables.

Released hostage Eliyahu Margalit.

Kibbutz Nir Oz commemorates the 65 murdered, 83 taken hostage on October 7

Nine kibbutz members remain hostages in the Gaza Strip two years after Hamas's massacre swept through the kibbutz.

Kibbutz Nir Oz members hold a memorial ceremony in the kibbutz cemetery in the build up to the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre, October 6, 2025.

Christian group honors October 7 victims with sweeping flag campaign

From October 2-8, over 1 million Americans across the United States will plant over 1.5 million Israeli flags, and participating institutions will have their own display fields of 1,200 flags.

A boy plants a flag in memory of the victims of October 7.

More than 90 percent of Gaza border residents return as rebuilding advances

Some 62,000 residents have returned to Gaza border communities. Reconstruction continues, with five key areas still in temporary housing.

Homes in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, which were burned and runied during the October 7 massacre, August 7, 2025.

'They beat me, humiliated me': Ex-hostage describes traumatic captivity in Gaza

In Spanish, she said, “I am also here today as a Mexican woman, because that is where I was born, where the cartels kill and torture people."

Ilana Gritzewsky speaking at the United Nations Security Council, August 27, 2025.

'Letter to David', about hostage David Cunio, to be shown in Tel Aviv

Letter to David is a moving documentary about David Cunio, who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his family by Hamas on October 7.

Photos from Letter to David, a documentary about hostage David Cunio.

IDF admits mistaken attack on hospital killing journalists, other civilians

Khan Yunis's Nasser Hospital was probably shelled, but there remains some dispute regarding what the target was.

A general view of the damaged Nasser Medical Complex building in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, August 25, 2025.

Phone stolen from father of Oct. 7 victims returned by Israel Police

The phone, which held Jojo Rabia's last photos and videos of his sons Yuval and Noam, was reported stolen earlier this week.

Jojo Rabia's stolen phone; Sudanese foreign national arrested for theft, August 22, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill terrorist responsible for kidnapping Yarden Bibas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7

The IDF and Shin Bet killed Najjar on August 10, publishing the confirmation on Tuesday.

Hamas terrorist Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar (L) kidnapping Yarden Bibas (center) from Kibbutz Nir Oz, October 7, 2023.