Nahal Oz

'Security reality has not changed enough': Two kites from Gaza land in Kibbutz Nahal Oz

“For the residents of Nahal Oz, this is a serious incident that illustrates that the security reality has not changed enough,” the kibbutz said in a statement.

Burned out vehicles on Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 massacre; illustrative.
Fallen soldier and former swimmer Eden Nimri

Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri

VIEW OF a new water line building to transfer water between Israel and the Gaza Strip, near Kibbutz Nirim, on the Israeli side of the Border with the Gaza Strip, September 4, 2019.

Gaza receiving over 70,000 cubic meters of water per day, COGAT claims

Former hostage Matan Angrest speaks to Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his experience in Hamas terror captivity, including torture, broadcast on February 26, 2026.

WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him


'To opponents of deal, I will never forgive': Families of ex-hostages give first public statements

"This moment, as I stand here now, is the moment I prayed for over 477 days," said Naama Levy's father, Yoni.

 The families of Daniella, Naama, Liri, and Karina made their first public statements following their release.

Tsachi Idan's remains returned to Israel on Wednesday, family confirms

"We are still waiting for the much-needed certainty, which we can only receive after his arrival in Israel," his family said in a statement.

 Tsachi Idan

IDF: Dikla Arava and her son Tomer likely killed by IDF fire on Oct. 7

The results of the investigation were presented to the family on Thursday. 

 Dikla Arava and Tomer Eliaz Arava

Ex-hostage Yagil Yaakov: Albag video gave me flashbacks to having rifle pointed at me

"The terrorist stood in front of me telling me what to say in [in the video], and I was alone, without anyone," Yakov recounted.

 Yagil Yaakov, 13, in a chilling reenactment of the video published by the Islamic Jihad in early November 2023

IDF to provide families of soldiers killed on Oct. 7 with recordings of slain loved ones

The IDF noted that families will be allowed to hear the recordings as part of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi's policy to ensure transparency with bereaved families.

 Mourners gather at the Nova site on October 7, 2024

Families of Nahal Oz observers listen to new IDF recordings for first time

Some parents heard recordings of their daughters for the first time, while others are still waiting for access.

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

Katz instructs IDF to provide Nahal Oz observer families with full recordings from Oct. 7

After a discussion with the military, Katz instructed the IDF to provide families with the full communication recordings from the day of the massacre.

 Outgoing Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

'They deceived us': Eyal Eshel, father of slain IDF observer slams incomplete Oct. 7 recordings

The IDF said it had agreed to provide the families of the Nahal Oz observers killed on October 7 with the recordings taken from their last 24 hours on the outpost. 

 Eyal Eshel, father of slain IDF observer Roni Eshel, at a press conference ahead of a hearing of petitions to the High Court of Justice. December 12, 2024.

IDF agrees to provide bereaved families with Nahal Oz observer recordings

The family said it was disappointing that it took a year to be able to hear the recording, a struggle that involved a petition to the High Court.

 "There is a fear of serving in office after what happened on October 7." Observation in action

Nahal Oz Community Manager at Miami Summit: Rebuilding will be our response to October 7

In an interview with Yaara Bank Plotkin, Michal Magen shared her experiences: "We want to create a strong future."

 Michal Magen at Miami Summit: "Remains hopeful for the future."