October 7

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."

The U.S. ambassador joined the Bibas family at a moving memorial ceremony, reaffirmed support for Israel, honored fallen heroes, and dedicated additional trees through the My Tree in Israel initiative

The IDF announced the elimination of a Hamas training commander involved in preparing Nukhba forces ahead of the October 7 massacre and directing combat in Gaza.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran remains the military’s top readiness priority. He urged continued vigilance, warning: "We are in an interim period. The arenas are interconnected, and any action in one could affect the others."

The Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Division says the number of wounded soldiers and security personnel seeking treatment has surged. Of them, 65% are coping with psychological distress or post-trauma. The ministry is warning that the system could collapse under the strain.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ outlined Israel’s achievements across multiple fronts and said the IDF will remain in security zones while preparing for an independent strike on Iran if needed.

Marking 1,000 days since the October 7 terror attack, Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, delivered sharp remarks at the United Nations, accusing the organization of allowing Hamas to penetrate U.N. bodies. "The world must listen to the victims of terror," he said.

A court on Tuesday rejected the petition filed by Lt. Col. A., who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer on October 7, against the termination of his service, allowing the IDF to continue the dismissal process. At the IDF’s request, the sweeping gag order on the case was also lifted.

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman released a report detailing a series of failures that harmed the evacuation of wounded people from attack sites on October 7. According to the report, the army was unfamiliar with a digital system showing the location of casualties and ambulance deployment, there were not enough armored ambulances, and flaws were found in directing casualties to hospitals.

The synagogue at Modiin Central Railway Station will serve thousands passengers and workers every day