Nahal Oz

WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him

Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.

Former hostage Matan Angrest speaks to Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his experience in Hamas terror captivity, including torture, broadcast on February 26, 2026.
 Released hostage Daniella Gilboa returning to her home in Petah Tikva, February 5, 2025.

Former hostage Daniella Gilboa celebrates freedom in her debut single

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

'What is happening in Gaza is a complete failure by IDF,' military expert says - interview

FORMER HOSTAGE Daniella Gilboa previews her new song in an Instagram post, January 25, 2026.

Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity


IDF’s social media ban is way overdue - editorial

The IDF’s new social media policy is a step in the right direction, but it must be part of a broader transformation in how Israel approaches digital security.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 20, 2023.

IDF reinforcements arrived at Nahal Oz seven hours after invasion, probe reveals

Three civilians killed by IDF by mistake, but a lucky twist of police spending weekend helped volunteers hold on.

 Israeli soldiers in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 20, 2023

IDF to impose social media restrictions after probe revealed posts assisted Hamas

Among the measures to be implemented are a ban on photography inside IDF facilities and raising awareness on the issue.

The observation post of Nahal Oz, which was reopened in Camp Reim

Family releases photo of hostage Matan Angrest in Gaza captivity

Matan, who served in a tank unit, was captured alongside his fellow soldiers Itai Chen, Daniel Peretz, and Tomer Leibovitz.

 Matan Angrest.

Damning IDF probe: Social media leaks enabled Hamas raid on Nahal Oz

IDF: 53 soldiers killed as some fled, some arrived too late to help • 16 of those killed were female field observers

 Destruction and kidnapping on the Nahal Oz base on October 7.

'Through faith, I returned': Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb, prays for soldiers

Berger was presented with a certificate by Yossi Dagan which featured the words 'I chose the path of faith' - taken from Berger's first words following her release.

Agam Berger and her mother visit Joseph's Tomb in Nablus alongside Yossi Dagan

Bereaved parents slam IDF leadership over Nahal Oz October 7 failures

The inquiry revealed that Golani soldiers at the base were not sufficiently armed. "No personal weapons, no ammunition, no machine guns."

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

'You always looked after me': Brother eulogizes slain hostage Tsachi Idan at funeral

The funeral was attended by his family and loved ones only and was closed to the media.

 Tsachi Idan's funeral at the Einat Kibbutz cemetery, February 28, 2025.

'Tip of the iceberg': Kibbutz Nahal Oz, October Council react to IDF probe into Oct. 7

Kibbutz Nahal Oz spokesperson, Matan Weitz, said that "the investigation that was presented to us now is shocking, it takes us back to that day, and evokes deep pain." 

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

'They valued me more because I was religious': Agam Berger recounts her she kept her faith

"They said all of Judaism is a lie, but they preferred someone who believes in God over someone who doesn’t," Agam said.

 Agam Berger reunited with her family following her release from Hamas captivity. January 30, 2025.