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.

Devastation inside a home on Kibbutz Nir Oz from the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Coalition Chair MK Ofir Katz; Hadassah Director Prof. Yoram Weiss; Hadassa US pres. Carol Ann Schwartz, ; Chair of the Hadassah BoD Dalia Itzik; Health Minister Haim Katz; Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana; Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman; and Netivot Mayor Yehiel Zohar.

Hadassah opens new Netivot medical center to expand advanced care in Israel’s south

Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports


IDF Oct. 7 failure in Ein Hashlosha cost four lives, probe reveals

Only one terrorist was killed in the defense of the town, though dozens of Palestinian invaders were killed in the environs nearby the town.

 Palestinians break into the Israeli side of Israel-Gaza border fence after Hamas terrorists infiltrated areas of southern Israel, October 7, 2023.

Gov't allocates billions of shekels to rehabilitate Israel's South after Hamas's Oct. 7 attack

"Affected communities will not only be rehabilitated but will flourish and thrive more than ever before," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023

IDF fighter jet accidentally drops munitions on grounds of Gaza border kibbutz

Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak said that the munitions did not land in the kibbutz but rather in the agricultural fields near the kibbutz.

 An Israeli F-16 fighter jet flies over an airbase in southern Israel, March 4, 2024.

Observers say IDF abandoned Gaza border outpost in 12-hour security lapse

60 observers at the post were left without any protection, and the base gate was open and unsupervised.

 IDF observers say military abandoned Gaza border outpost for 12 hours, April 3, 2025 (illustration).

Over 120 Hamas terrorists planned on invading Beersheba on October 7 - report

Security forces believe that since their plans were thwarted, they headed to Gaza border communities, overwhelming them in sheer number as a result.

Hamas terrorists and Gazans take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis, Oct. 7, 2023

Knesset greenlights 4.9 billion NIS budget to rebuild war-torn Gaza Border communities

Community movements welcome the legislation, calling it an important step toward rebuilding the Gaza border communities.

 Israeli soldier hangs an Israeli flag in Kibbutz Nir Am, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2024

Hamas gathered forces during ceasefire for attempted invasions into Israel - report

Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

New IDF chief prepares for return to Gaza fighting, vows to defeat Hamas

The comments were made during a meeting with the heads of local councils from the Gaza border communities.

 Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir will meet with the heads of authorities in the Gaza Envelope

Hamas hang gliders invaded Netiv HaAsara before IDF could respond, probe reveals

Hamas penetrated the village by 6:39 a.m., even faster than in many other border villages. They immediately started killing civilians.

 A view shows destroyed vehicles at moshav Netiv HaAsara, southern Israel, November 19, 2023

Timeline probes October 6, hours leading up to October 7 massacre

The hours leading up to the attack show lapses in military leadership's judgement and lack of deterrence.

 INFOGRAPHIC: Timeline of October 6 evening intelligence warnings