October 7

Ahead of the national Memorial Day, Israel’s Defense Ministry released updated figures: More than 7,150 family members have joined the bereaved community, including parents, widows, orphans, and siblings. State ceremonies will be held tomorrow.

Israel’s Supreme Court has cleared the publication of the identity of Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror, who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer during the October 7 attack. The ruling follows his legal battle against revealing his identity and ending his IDF service.

From trees scarred by war, a powerful symbol of new life is emerging. Discover the story of the 40 mezuzot being created for families returning to Be’eri.

After the war brought his career to a standstill, Gershi Kornitzer found a new mission to help more than 100 bereaved families honor their loved ones through Torah scrolls, books, acts of kindness, and deeply personal memorial projects

What began as a relaxing family outing revealed something unexpected: a Shabbat-observant yacht, thousands of soldiers given moments of peace, and one skipper turning the open sea into a place of kindness and healing

After 246 days in captivity in Gaza, former hostage Shlomi Ziv opens up about the prayer he repeated every day, his renewed faith, and his return to tefillin.

After October 7 shattered everything she thought she knew, Neta began an unexpected journey toward her people, her country, and a faith she never imagined finding.

A young man planned to leave his family’s Simchat Torah celebration for the Nova festival, but a warm welcome, joyful hakafot, and a family meal changed his plans and ultimately saved his life

Jerusalem architect Tamir Mansour Carmel shares his experience commanding an armored company through months of fighting, the personal cost of reserve duty, and why he is preserving his wartime experiences for future generations

MK Avichai Boaron is seeking to disqualify Ofer Cassif from running in the 26th *Knesset*, arguing that Cassif’s statements and actions meet the legal grounds for disqualification. Boaron says a broader body of evidence has emerged since October 7.

“I don’t know how I survived.” Rom Braslavski reflects on his captivity, the trauma he still carries, and why he chooses every day to let the light back in.

Freed hostage Romi Gonen shares how faith, prayer, and gratitude sustained her during Hamas captivity, revealing the daily moments of hope that carried her through.

What began as an invitation to experience the beauty of Shabbat became a powerful testimony of honoring parents, hospitality, and Hashem's hidden hand during October 7.

The family of Alon Shamriz, who was mistakenly shot and killed in Gaza by IDF soldiers while escaping Hamas captivity, asked that he be recognized as a fallen IDF soldier. The justices rejected the request, saying Shamriz “does not meet the formal criterion for classification.”

The IDF said it carried out a strike in central Gaza and killed Mohand Asaad Mahmoud Abu Gazal, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander. In additional strikes, the military said it destroyed terror infrastructure and weapons storage sites used by the organization.

The IDF and Shin Bet said three Hamas terrorists were killed in a strike in northern Gaza, including one who took part in the October 7 massacre and was involved in advancing terror plans in the naval arena.

Royal Jordanian was ordered to pay nearly NIS 18,000 after an Israeli family was left stranded abroad without assistance following the outbreak of the war.

Israel Police have begun presenting the findings of their October 7 investigation to the families of fallen officers before releasing the report to the public.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a ceremony at the President’s Residence marking 50 years since "Operation Entebbe." He tied the mission’s legacy to Israel’s current security reality: "Bloodthirsty terrorists can be defeated through steadfast resolve."