Gaza Envelope

Middle Israel: Remember October 7 by building a stronger western Negev - opinion

From destroyed kibbutzim to new memorials, Israel is grappling with how to commemorate October 7 while rebuilding the western Negev and ensuring its communities thrive.

NIR OZ decided to demolish all its 400 damaged buildings and build from scratch, preserving only sporadic reminders of the carnage, to be integrated in a memorial complex. Here, children of the kibbutz visit their destroyed home one last time before.
A view of a roadside bomb shelter where dozens of festivalgoers were murdered during the October 7 massacre, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, October 7, 2026.

Oct. 7 Gaza border shelters designated antiquities as safeguard against 'clean up' projects

Dalit Ram Aharon (rear, C) takes part in a therapeutic surfing trip to Sri Lanka for women from Kibbutz Nir Oz. HaGal Sheli (My Wave) organized the trip as part of its therapeutic surfing programs for individuals affected by Oct. 7.

From Nir Oz to the Waves: How Surf Therapy Helped an October 7 Survivor Reclaim Her Inner Strength

Israelis visit a memorial site for those killed in the October 7 attack at the former Sderot Police Station in southern Israel, November 5, 2025.

The Oct. 7 battle for Sderot still rages in the minds of its survivors


While Kfar Aza residents' homes are in shambles, KKL-JNF is here to help. Here's how

Project completed in record time, but five homes remain empty, awaiting return of Kfar Aza captives.

 Destroyed houses from the October 7 massacre almost a year ago, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel, September 19, 2024

National water company to double water supply to southern Israel

Mekorot announces a significant investment to double water supply to southern Israel, enhancing agricultural support and regional development.

"This plan is essential to meet the agricultural water needs as defined by government ministries". In the meeting with Minister Amsalem.

Many Kfar Aza residents won't celebrate Rosh Hashanah at home, with KKL-JNF helping to rebuild

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund is building a new neighborhood in Kibbutz Ruhama. They need your help.

 View of the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, November 2, 2023

Defense Ministry spends NIS 715 million to beef up Gaza border security

"This strategic initiative is focused on fortifying physical defenses, enhancing local rapid-response teams, and integrating advanced technological defense solutions.”

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

Eshkol Council head to Knesset: 'We are as stuck as if we are on October 8'

The Eshkol Regional Council was one of the areas devastated on October 7, with many of its communities overrun by Hamas terrorists.

 Charred building in Kibbutz Nir Oz

The South on the tip of our tongue: Wolt's special peek to Gaza Envelope culinary world

Wolt's tour took them to businesses operating in the Gaza Envelope, Sderot, and Nativot.

 Avishai Schlesinger, the owner of "Hamburger HaBikta"

Bank Hapoalim approves NIS 3 Million for Envelope reconstruction

Bank Hapoalim's Resurgence Workers Fund supports the establishment of prep schools in Western Negev with NIS 3 million, creating branches in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, Nir Am, Sa'ad, and Dorot.

 Bank Hapoalim during support for pre-military preparatory schools in the Gaza Envelope

Wolt begins operations in Sderot, Netivot, and Gaza Envelope

Wolt expands to Sderot, Netivot, and 30 nearby communities, including Kibbutz Kfar Aza and Kibbutz Be'eri. Company executives met with local mayors and received their blessings.


Wolt launches operations in Sderot, Netivot, other Gaza border communities

Wolt now operates with over 8,000 businesses, including in 30 new communities near the Gaza border.

 Man serves burger and fries from fast food truck

Celebrating the light that was extinguished too early by Hamas - opinion

The Alumot Or Center honors Noya Dan, a 12-year-old girl on the autism spectrum who was kidnapped and killed by Hamas on October 7.

 TEENS WITH special needs experience a therapeutic room in one of Alumot Or’s centers in Israel.