Gaza border communities
Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu's attempt to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill
Notably, 65 members of Kibbutz Nir Oz were murdered by Hamas during the massacre, and another 83 were taken hostage.
Hadassah opens new Netivot medical center to expand advanced care in Israel’s south
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports
How foreign caregivers became Israel's lifelines during October 7 massacre
The bravery and compassion of ‘the strangers within your gates’: Whose needs do we put first in this moment?
Kerem Shalom residents respond to IDF's Oct. 7 probe, call for state inquiry
In a statement following the IDF probe into the events of October 7, the members of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom thank the IDF for their investigation, but call for a broad state commission inquiry.
Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev
Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.
IDF chief to Eshkol council head: 'Hostages' return, community's security are top priorities'
The Eshkol Council Head shared the deepening difficulty faced by residents living under the heavy bombardment, a high level of tension, and deep concern for the fate of the hostages.
'Died of a broken heart': Tamar Kutz, one of the founders of Kfar Aza, dies at 82
Tamar's husband, Benny, accompanied her until her last day. The two, veterans and leaders of the kibbutz, lived there their entire adult lives, and raised their children there.
The body remembers: On documenting trauma with care - opinion
Sharing testimonies is a form of storytelling that can help survivors make sense of their trauma.
A memoir of courage and love: British-Israeli pioneer living on the Gaza border - review
Interviews with released hostages and families of victims illustrate how many of them were pioneers who made the Western Negev bloom.
IDF announces Warrant Officer Dejen Daniel Sahalo killed in car accident in Gaza border area
Warrant Officer Sahalo, 41, from Rehovot, served in the 5067th Engineering Battalion, Combat Engineering Corps.
Food security crisis: How war has impacted Israel's food supply
As Israel moves forward, it must continue to balance technological innovation with sustainable agricultural practices while ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need.
IDF probe into Nir Yitzhak reveals army failed to protect kibbutz on Oct. 7
The probe found that only at 1:30 p.m. did the first IDF troop enter the kibbutz, just four minutes after the last terrorists left.
