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From Nova, from kibbutzim, from tanks: The stories of the 20 hostages who were released alive

After 738 days of agony, families of 20 hostages who last saw them more than two years ago weree reunited today; 28 hostages, including at least 26 who are dead are still in Gaza; these are the stories of the hostages Hamas has confirmed it will release alive

Saar Haas, Ron Crissy | 10.13.25

From kibbutz to crater: Why one family moved south to Mitzpe Ramon

Bar and Roy Avni-Naor left Kibbutz Naan for the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon, seeking better education, new opportunities, and a role in Israel’s growing space-tech scene, while balancing family life and future ambitions

Assi Haim | 09.20.25

רון בהט, בין החוזרים הראשונים לקיבוץ ניר עוז

A return to life for Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We will leave the burnt houses'

The Kibbutz, hit hard in the 7/10 massacre and still holding nine hostages in Gaza, is beginning to recover; Ron returned with his family to a new neighborhood, saying, 'We are determined to turn from a symbol of disaster into a symbol of rebirth'

Roni Green Shaulov | 09.06.25

The precarious reality of returning to live next to the Gaza border post-October 7

Opinion: As Palestinians return to the ruins of northern Gaza, Israeli communities in the border region face an uncertain future; With a fragile buffer zone and lingering fears, rebuilding trust and homes will require resilience, transparency, and communal strength

Matan Tzuri | 01.29.25

מנהלת הפרויקטים עדי וייס והאדריכלית בר קרבונה, תושבות בארי

Two women rebuild community after surviving October 7 kibbutz massacre

After surviving the Be’eri massacre, Adi Weiss and Bar Karbona turned tragedy into action, spearheading efforts to rebuild their community in a new temporary home; their project provides a haven for healing, as they focus on restoring Be’eri and securing the hostages' return

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.23.24

Hezbollah drone explodes meters from kids, injures horses on Golan Heights

No sirens activated in the drone strike; Fires break out at a horse farm while children are present, causing terror, shock; Horses wounded from shrapnel, no harm to humans

Yair Kraus | 09.30.24

Sderot, Ofakim say ready to participate in state ceremony for October 7

Two southern communities say they are willing to host the ceremony to memorialize those killed during the Hamas massacre and fallen soldiers, after Gaza border kibbutzim say they will not participate

Ilana Curiel, Itamar Eichner | 08.22.24

סיור עצוב בניר עוז, אחד מכל ארבעה חברים נרצח, נחטף או נעדר

More southern kibbutzim say they will skip October 7 state ceremony: 'We will not be extras at a political event'

Nir Oz says discussion of the ceremony comes 'While we bury our dead who were murdered by Hamas' and points out that 'the government and its leader have so far avoided visiting Nir Oz, which was completely abandoned' on the day of the massacre

Ilana Curiel | 08.21.24

Netanyahu and Gallant arguing while hostages languish

Deal now will save more hostages while they are still alive, security source says

Analysis: Iran and Hezbollah's actions are shaping Gaza cease-fire talks, but Israel's defense establishment is pushing for a hostage deal despite internal disputes between Netanyahu and Gallant; 'We will bring everyone back, reorganize and return to the fight'

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.13.24

Residents plan to return to homes in the north despite danger

After months away from home, some Israelis join together to force the government's hand to end the fighting and return peace and security to the Galilee; 'Opportunity to write a new story for the Galilee together'

Yair Kraus | 07.17.24

עמית בביקור בפעם הראשונה בקיבוץ בארי בבית הוריה שנרצחו

'For me, there will be no closure': Woman returns to Be'eri, where parents massacred

'There are green trees and bushes around, and in the middle, the burnt houses,' says the daughter of a slain couple in Be'eri, visiting the site for the 1st time

Matan Tzuri | 07.14.24

Hamas wants to threaten Israel's south like Hezbollah in north

Analysis: By agreeing to relinquish governance in Gaza, terror group avoids responsibility for civilians and can dedicate resources to military aims

Ron Ben-Yishai | 07.11.24

'no one will come to repair destroyed homes' mayor in north says

Some communities are deemed too dangerous for civilians to enter as Hezbollah attacks continue; 'no idea when we can begin to repair and rebuild'

Yair Kraus | 07.02.24

המבנים הראשונים של קיבוץ בארי הזמני בחצרים

Housing units set up to create 'temporary Kibbutz Be'eri'

The new housing units, prepared especially for those evacuated from the ravaged Kibbutz Be'eri, have been making their way on massive hauling trucks toward the southern Kibbutz of Hatzerim that is set to see a 70% surge in population

Gad Lior | 05.21.24

מימין לשמאל: שחר זפרן, ליאת ופדה מנה, שחף וניקו פלסיק, אלינה וגדעון דאור

Rediscovering normality: Kibbutzim in southern Israel are bouncing back

The war may still be raging, but small communities in the vicinity of Gaza are absorbing members, new and old, in an effort to go back to their daily lives; 'It's a strong feeling that we are in a region that is important to settle,' said a member

Navit Zomer | 05.15.24

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