Nahal Oz

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations

Shortly after the strike began, rocket sirens sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the Gaza border community. The sirens were almost immediately deemed a false alarm.

UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) and Lebanese military vehicles patrol in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, January 8, 2026
Yael Segre celebrates the end of her academic training to further her military career, becoming an IDF captain.

Watching the Gaza border: An IDF observer on warning signs, war, and loss - interview

A scene from 'Accidental Happiness.'

TV Time: Israeli television gives glimpse of optimism with 'Accidental Happiness'

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

Haunted by war, some Israelis hesitate to return to kibbutz attacked by Hamas


'They deceived us': Eyal Eshel, father of slain IDF observer slams incomplete Oct. 7 recordings

The IDF said it had agreed to provide the families of the Nahal Oz observers killed on October 7 with the recordings taken from their last 24 hours on the outpost. 

 Eyal Eshel, father of slain IDF observer Roni Eshel, at a press conference ahead of a hearing of petitions to the High Court of Justice. December 12, 2024.

IDF agrees to provide bereaved families with Nahal Oz observer recordings

The family said it was disappointing that it took a year to be able to hear the recording, a struggle that involved a petition to the High Court.

 "There is a fear of serving in office after what happened on October 7." Observation in action

Nahal Oz Community Manager at Miami Summit: Rebuilding will be our response to October 7

In an interview with Yaara Bank Plotkin, Michal Magen shared her experiences: "We want to create a strong future."

 Michal Magen at Miami Summit: "Remains hopeful for the future."

Oct. 7 Nahal Oz attack leader killed in joint IDF, Shin Bet operation

Aqilan was in charge of commanding the Nahal Oz massacre on October 7, and has since been behind much of the terrorist activity against IDF troops.

The Israeli Air Force works to fight new and developing threats across the region

‘Oz LeYehuda’ program pairs IDF soldiers with Torah study in memory of fallen commander

The initiative aims to strengthen ties between faith, military service, and the land of Israel.

 IDF soldier prays with tefillin.

Eden Nimri: The courage of her convictions

Eden Nimri

Nahal Oz soldiers said Hamas acted suspiciously, left unarmed before Oct. 7 - BBC

An infantry soldier told the BBC that the sudden drop in terrorist activity in the area ahead of the attack made it feel like "there was nothing, and that was frightening us."

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

Watch: IDF releases unseen footage of October 7 battles, honoring fallen heroes

In one clip, a civilian is seen bandaging an injured soldier, while another shows an IDF fighter identifying and shooting at a drone.

 Sderot Police Statin burning during the terror attack on October 7.

Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre

To many, Amir Tibon's story encapsulated the tragedy of the attack and the day’s moments of lifesaving heroism.

 Israeli journalist Amir Tibon's "The Gates of Gaza" retells his family's experience on Oct. 7 and his country's experience since.

Could critical thinking and logic have mitigated the horrors of October 7 - opinion

With severe lapses in contingency planning and foresight by security experts, it is crucial to reevaluate current practices to prevent future tragedies.

 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.