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IDF Oct. 7 probe finds IDF failed to defend Kibbutz Gevim, terrorists failed to infiltrate kibbutz

The military singled out the efforts of the kibbutz's security coordinator for his role in preventing the terror infiltration by continuing to return fire despite being wounded.

Civilians, including journalists, take cover behind cars as IDF soldiers clash with infiltrating terrorists on Highway 34, near Kibbutz Gevim, October 7, 2023.
Map showing events during the battle at Kibbutz Mefalsim, May 2025.

IDF probe: 12 foreign workers rescued in Mefalsim battle, IAF stopped larger invasion on Oct. 7

 Detention of Gazans who pretended to be Israeli citizens to continue working in the country, January 9, 2024

Gaza residents arrested after pretending to be Israelis, working in South

The Or Ofir Foundation

New foundation honoring late regional council head


Passover feast under threat: Residents of southern Israel speak out

Residents of the areas surrounding the Gaza Strip once again had to celebrate the Passover feast in the shadow of rocket attacks from Gaza.

 Smoke trails are seen after a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip hit an open field near Sderot on August 7, 2022.

Israeli start-up wins Negev eco-hackathon

ZutaCore took home the first-place prize for their sustainable and money-saving generator that produces energy from the water heated by the cooling process of computer servers.

Servers for data storage are seen at Advania's Thor Data Center in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland

Anti-Netanyahu protester stabbed, lightly injured during demonstrations

"They shouted at us you are not allowed to be here, they punched us. They ambushed us, they spat at us. They attacked him from several directions," one of the protesters told Walla News.

Demonstrators protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside Prime Minister official residence in Jerusalem on July 18, 2020.

Gaza vicinity fully settled despite security situation

After Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014, the government announced an initiative to develop the area economically, socially and culturally.

Hof Ashkelon

Mofaz's Gaza 'demilitarization for dollars' plan gains traction

Netanyahu, Peres endorse idea that calls for the international community to oversee the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.

Kadima leader Shaul Mofaz 370

6 Palestinians arrested overnight as search for kidnapped teens continues

Searches for the abducted youths continue to be focused in north Hebron as IDF forces make arrests overnight, 5 of whom are Hamas members.

IDF soldier on patrol in Hebron, June 18, 2014.

Two rockets from Gaza strike southern Israel

One rocket reportedly falls in southern community; no injuries reported; building sustains damage.

Gaza rocket at sunset

Israel hit by late season rain storms, flooding

Several road closures due to flash flooding in the south and east of the country, heavy traffic in nearly all parts of the country; 70 tourists trapped by flooding in the Arava.

Tel Aviv Thursday morning