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Israeli ambassador condemns erasure of October 7 memorial mural in Milan

Ambassador Jonathan Peled condemned the removal of Palombo's mural commemorating October 7, saying, "Remembering the victims is a duty that cannot be silenced."

October 7 mural depicting the abduction and separation of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova music festival was erased in Milan.
British musician Boy George visits the Nova Festival Memorial Site near the kibbutz of Reim, in southern Israel on November 3, 2026.

Boy George in Israel: Emotional Nova visit, meeting Herzog and a pro-Israel anthem reviewed

Boy George performs at Menora Mivtachim Arena on November 04, 2026 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Boy George wins over Tel Aviv crowd with music, message of solidarity

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Boy George at the Nova festival memorial: ‘If you’re ever confused, I stand with the Jews’


Israeli cinematheques mark October 7 with documentaries, memorial screenings

Special October 7 programs include documentaries on Nir Oz, soldiers in Gaza, and Israeli society, alongside screenings in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Sderot.

YARON ZILBERMAN’S documentary series ‘Nir Oz – Heaven/Hell.’

Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF

The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.

Visitors to the site of the Nova music festival.

Nova site restricted to memorial events, not celebrations, KKL-JNF says ahead of third anniversary

KKL-JNF requested that visitors respect the seriousness of the site and the events which occurred there, as well as the feelings of the victims' families.

Visitors to the site of the Nova music festival.

From live-streamed massacre to cinema: How Israeli filmmakers confront October 7

Three years and more than a dozen productions later, filmmakers are still finding ways to tell the story of that dreadful day

Photo of Nova party-goers from ‘Our Loves’ shows Daniel Gimpel (R).
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Haifa International Film Festival opens with emotional tribute to Avi Nesher

Our Loves received a standing ovation, and the tribute referenced Nesher’s personal and professional connections to the festival in a way that was especially meaningful.

AVI NESHER at the podium at his tribute.

From trauma to healing: My October 7th

"I am no longer the person I was prior to that day. For me, October 7th has never receded into the past tense. It penetrated my core, my psyche, my very phenomenology."

Irene Nurith Cohn is a volunteer in the Zaka scuba unit

'NAZA' film to be released free online as IAC plans to air Oct. 7 footage outside of screening

"NAZA" director Yuval Abraham also announced in a post on X/Twitter that they had offered Israeli cinemas the chance to screen the documentary at no cost.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Boy George stands with Israel, so where are the rest of the world's artists? - editorial

In November, when he performs at the same arena that Hynde did nine years ago, George will undoubtedly reenact the flag-waving scene, and the crowd will once again shake the rafters in pride.

Boy George attends the 2026 Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, April 12, 2026.

Ex-hostage Bar Kupershtein marks anniversary of release from Hamas captivity with slichot service

The slichot prayer service took place at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein attends a conference in Yad Binyamin, central Israel, July 21, 2026.

Hamas massacre victims' families release 'October 7 Files' in push for government accountability

"How is it possible that the greatest disaster in the State of Israel has not been investigated?" Shelly Mashal Yogev, mother of Libby Cohen Meguri, who was killed at the Nova music festival, said.

Victims of the October 7 attacks hold a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 15, 2026.