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יניב בן חגי לוי, מנהל קהילת צוחר איציק שמולי, מנכל פדרציית ניו יורק בישראל אריק גולדשטיין, מנכל פדרציית ניו יורק ליאת שי, מנהלת קהילת יושיביה רונית בן רומנו מנהלת קהילה תלמי אליהו שי אילן, תוצרת הארץ

'Strengthening the western Negev and the Galilee is the most critical Zionist mission of our generation'

As soon as the war began, the UJA Federation of New York partnered with several other organizations to establish Horizon, a project focused on rehabilitating the communities along the Gaza border most severely affected by the war. Tens of millions of shekels have been invested in this initiative, making it the largest philanthropic effort dedicated to the region’s residents. But it’s not just about the financial support. 'They really listened to us,' said a resident of Nir Yitzhak. 'We felt we could trust them.'

Ynetnews | 01.17.25

Moshe Barsheshet with his family at Kibbutz Holit

IDF officer holds son’s bris at kibbutz where harrowing October 7 battle unfolded

Moshe Barsheshet and his wife Renana hold their newborn son’s circumcision ceremony at Kibbutz Holit where he bravely fought terrorists during Hamas' attack

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.27.24

Drone threat from Gaza neutralized by Israeli Air Force near border

Two drones launched from Gaza breached Israeli airspace, triggering sirens in the Gaza border region; One drone was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, while the other crashed near Kibbutz Urim; Incident underscores ongoing tensions along Gaza border

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 12.19.24

Animal lover has been saving pets from Gaza border region since October 7

Gal Lau, 35, from central Israel, has been rescuing animals in Gaza border communities since the war began; She saved dozens of cats, reunited pets with families, rescued roosters and cared for a dog who gave birth to 10 puppies: 'To find the hiding cats, I started thinking like a cat'

Gal Ganot | 11.28.24

Restoration or commemoration: Should homes in Gaza border towns be rebuilt or the destruction preserved?

As war in Gaza continues, some residents want rebuilding to begin so they can return home, while others feel the destroyed homes should remain as is to preserve the stories of the victims of the October 7 Hamas massacre

Matan Tzuri | 11.26.24

Until hostages are free, mission continues with force, IDF commander says

Military says it struck Hamas launchers after rockets fired on Gaza border area at exact time massacre began one year ago and while ceremonies commemorating the victims were taking place; Commander says troop are focused on their mission and their spirit is high

Yoav Zitun | 10.07.24

'It's hard for me to capture scenes knowing a massacre took place here'

Agricultural photographer Marina Forman-Levy says arrived at Gaza border to volunteer and stayed in order to capture its vast expanses amid war

Matan Tzuri | 08.14.24

As rocket fire from Gaza increases, residents uncertain ahead of school year

Daphne Siboni from Nir Am says kibbutz members were given the run-around until they were ultimately left with no solution other than returning to the border with their children where it is unsafe

Matan Tzuri | 08.07.24

Hamas committed war crimes in October 7 assault on Israel, Human Rights Watch says

Harrowing report titled 'I Can’t Erase All the Blood from My Mind' details crimes against humanity committed by Hamas and allied groups in raid on civilian residential communities, social events and Israeli military bases in southern Israel bordering the Gaza Strip

Ynetnews | 07.17.24

IDF confirms Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander killed in Gaza

Army says Rafa Salama's death 'significantly impedes Hamas' military capabilities'; fate of group's armed wing chief Mohammed Deif remains unclear

Yoav Zitun | 07.14.24

רכבים שניזוקו באירועי ה 7.10, במגרש בנתיבות

The hints that uncovered tragic fates of soldiers after October 7

Rabbi Prof. Neria Gutel details how 2 soldiers' deaths determined, even though in one case only small bone fragments found and in the other, nothing initially discovered; later evidence emerged confirmed soldiers not alive

Ynet | 07.08.24

'Those were Holocaust hours': the family who hid in the attic on October 7

While many residents of Gaza border towns took refuge in safe rooms that turned into death traps, Harida Kleiman from Kibbutz Holit saw terrorists surrounding her house, quickly instructed her family to climb into the small attic, where they hid for 11 hours until they were rescued by the IDF

Matan Tzuri | 07.04.24

Failed infiltration attempt from Gaza sparks renewed fears among border residents

Killing of IDF tracker reignites fears among residents pressured by state to return home; 'IDF stuck in October 6 mode, talking about fortifications, walls and fences—not real security,' one local says; security coordinators demand to 'be in the loop'

Matan Tzuri | 06.07.24

'I'm not Looking for comfort, It's a kind of pioneering': Young people move in the south

A wave of young pioneers leave their old life behind and move from Israel's center to the Gaza border region to help rebuild the kibbutzim

Matan Tzuri | 06.02.24

Wartime volunteers work in a field in the Gaza envelope

Special labels will mark fruits and vegetables from regions affected by Gaza war

'Grown in Gaza border region and Western Negev' labels will appear on produce in bid to support southern Israel farmers afflicted by war

Navit Zomer | 03.18.24

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