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צה"ל ושב"כ חיסלו את המחבל אשר לקח חלק בחטיפתו של ירדן ביבס

Hamas terrorist behind Yarden Bibas kidnapping eliminated in Gaza

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that Hamas terrorist Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, who raided Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and helped kidnap the surviving hostage, was eliminated last week; 'The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to operate against the terrorists who took part in the brutal October 7th massacre'

Yoav Zitun | 08.19.25

שורד השבי ג'ימי גאלינור פאצ'קו בלידת ביתו

Former Hamas hostage from the Philippines names newborn daughter 'Israela' in tribute to slain employer

Jimmy Pacheco, a Filipino caregiver kidnapped from Nir Oz and later freed by Hamas, named his newborn daughter Israela—honoring Israel and his murdered employer, 80-year-old Amitai Ben Zvi, whom hetook care of for years

Lihi Gordon | 07.30.25

After separation in Hamas captivity, former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen are engaged

Troufanov, who spent 498 days in captivity, was freed as part of the most recent hostage deal; Cohen, abducted with him from his family's home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, was released in November 2023 along with Troufanov’s mother, Yelena, and grandmother, Irina

Lihi Gordon | 07.09.25

כוחות הביטחון בכניסה לקיבוץ ניר עוז לקראת ביקורו של ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו לראשונה מאז השבעה באוקטובר

Netanyahu visits Nir Oz for first time since October 7, met with protests

Netanyahu’s visit to Nir Oz stirs anger among survivors of the Hamas massacre who accuse the prime minister of seeking political redemption without acknowledging responsibility for the massacre

Roni Green Shaulov | 07.03.25

גדי חגי וג'ודי ויינשטיין יוצאים להליכה משערי הקיבוץ טרם המתקפה

What Judi said before she was taken to Gaza — and how Israeli forces brought her back

In chilling emergency call, Judi Weinstein-Haggai described being shot with her husband Gad during October 7 attack on Nir Oz; now, 608 days later, their bodies were recovered in a covert Gaza raid enabled by intel from detained terrorists

Roni Green Shaulov, Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.05.25

Gaza border residents struggle with rebuilding, ongoing security concerns

Some 600 days after the war began, many Gaza border residents remain displaced due to security concerns and slow reconstruction; Community leaders criticize the Tekuma Directorate for inadequate support and highlight financial struggles, employment gaps, and a lack of clear timelines

Sharon Kidon, Roni Green Shaulov | 05.27.25

Mother of kidnapped soldier calls out at Gaza border: 'We're waiting for you'

Relatives of 59 hostages marked 562 days of captivity at the Gaza border, with emotional pleas, accusing prime minister of prioritizing political survival over their release; relatives and former captives call for swift, all-inclusive deal; Returned hostage calls out to partner: 'My soul is with you in that tunnel'

Lihia Gordon, Alexandra Lukash | 04.20.25

Israel to indict 22 Hamas terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in Nir Oz

Charges made possible after evidence recovered by IDF, Shin Bet in Gaza during war; US assists in efforts but asked to hold off on indictments to allow Israel to first press charges; hundreds of terrorists to be charged for same offense in historic proceeding

Netael Bandel | 04.20.25

שורדת השבי אילנה גריצבסקי, בעצרת כיכר החטופים

'They turned me into a puppet, I begged them not to rape me': hostage survivor recounts

Ilana Gritzewsky, freed in the first hostage deal, recalls physical and psychological abuse and sexual harassment: ‘They touched me the entire way to Gaza. Hamas men said I would marry them and never leave’

Gal Ganot | 04.17.25

'We need to rebuild': Former hostage Gadi Mozes returns to Nir Oz after 16 months in captivity

Last Passover, Mozes spent the holiday in a small Gaza apartment, watched by armed terrorists; now, at 81, he is free with his family, but still feels incomplete: 'True freedom isn't here until all hostages return home'

Hagar Kochavi | 04.11.25

תחקיר קיבוץ ניר עוז הרצי הלוי 7 באוקטובר

'Got to give it to Hamas': Ex-IDF chief acknowledges military failures in October 7 massacre

In closed-door meeting, Herzi Halevi admits military failed to anticipate terror group's attack, revealing forces arrived only after terrorists had left; internal probe finds Hamas used humanitarian gestures to mislead Israel before attack

Ynet | 03.16.25

'40 minutes too late': IDF report details Hamas' attack on Nir Oz and systematic failures

The small kibbutz, abandoned during terror group's October 7 onslaught, faced 500 terrorists alone — leading to 47 deaths, 76 kidnappings and a belated military apology; IDF probe into attack reveals critical vulnerabilities

Yoav Zitun | 03.14.25

אוהד יהלומי שנמצא בשבי חמאס, ליווי שיירת ארון הקבורה של אוהד יהלומי ז"ל בראשון לציון

'They took my diamond': Slain hostage Ohad Yahalomi laid to rest

Yahalomi was abducted wounded from his home in Nir Oz on October 7, held captive for 510 days before body was returned; Wife and daughters escaped captors near Gaza’s border, while son Eitan was freed after 52 days in captivity

Meir Turgeman | 03.05.25

'I am sure you feel at home now': Slain hostage Itzik Elgarat laid to rest

Hundreds gather in Kibbutz Nir Oz to bid farewell to slain hostage after 509 days in Hamas captivity; family and mourners honor his memory in emotional funeral, vowing to continue fight to bring home remaining hostages

Meir Turgeman | 03.03.25

החטוף השב גדי מוזס בהצהרה ראשונה מאז שחרורו

Former hostage Gadi Mozes, 80, tells Netanyahu: 'Every day is critical'

In first public statement since release, 80-year-old emphasizes urgency to continue hostage releases, saying: 'Every moment counts, I was freed after 482 days — by sheer luck, I made it out alive'

Yael Ciechanover | 02.27.25

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