Kfar Aza

Human bones discovered in Kibbutz Kfar Aza neighborhood devastated in October 7 massacre

The report noted that Nirel Zini, who was murdered during the attack, was decapitated by terrorists, and his head has not been found to this day.

 Israeli soldiers and journalists walk around the destruction caused by Hamas in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, November 2, 2023
 Kfar Azza faces the task of rebuilding its community.

Bereaved families petition High Court to preserve Kfar Aza massacre site

AVIVA SIEGEL reads an excerpt from her book to President Isaac Herzog.

Grapevine, May 15, 2026: Ah, Jerusalem

Noam Shilian enjoys a private visit with Hapoel Tel Aviv players

Noam Shilian’s inspiring journey back to sport


64 killed, 10 captured: Kfar Aza was abandoned on October 7, probe reveals

IDF: 64 killed in Kfar Aza failed by intel, first and second defense lines • 55 were killed before significant Israeli forces had arrived

 Israeli soldiers and journalists walk around the destruction caused by Hamas in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, November 2, 2023

Kfar Aza slams IDF probe, calls October 7 response a 'catastrophic failure'

The community described the probe as “shocking, difficult, and further evidence” of the catastrophic failures that left the kibbutz defenseless.

 An IDF soldier looks at the destruction in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the hardest-hit communities in the October 7 onslaught by Hamas.

Former hostage Keith Siegel urges Trump to boost hostage release efforts

In the video, Keith is seen standing in front of a home that was destroyed on October 7 in Kfar Aza during the Hamas attack.

 Keith Siegel reunites with family after Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

Family of hostage twins Gali and Ziv Berman receive signs of life

The 27-year-old twins, residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, were kidnapped from the Dor Tza'ir neighborhood. They are not included in the first phase of the current hostage deal.

 Hostage families speak at a rally in Tel Aviv, 29 July 2024.

'Wake me up from this nightmare': Keith Siegel's daughter urges deal completion

"In the nightmare, there is a possibility to bring them home, but the decision-makers choose not to," she further wrote. 

 Keith Siegel reunites with family after Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

'Hamas wouldn't let him open his eyes,' brother of freed hostage Keith Siegel says - interview

Keith Siegel spent a staggering six months of his time in Hamas captivity alone, his brother said.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS parade Keith Siegel on a stage during his release from captivity in Gaza City on Saturday. Behind them is the slogan, ‘Nazi Zionism will not win.’ The writer retorts: ‘Who are the real Nazis?’

Keith Siegel learns his son is alive, after fearing the worst for 484 days

As Keith reunites with his family, their ordeal is far from over. The physical and emotional scars left by more than a year in captivity will take time to heal.

 Released Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel embraces her son as she reacts to footage of her husband, Keith Siegel, February 1, 2025

Released hostage Doron Steinbrecher's friend: 'She did not think this day would come'

Yaakobi, who grew up with Steinbrecher at the kibbutz, described the emotional moment she spoke to her friend following her release. 

 Doron Steinbrecher is reunited with her mother Simona.

'Long road to recovery': Relatives of freed hostages speak for the first time

The relatives of the three released hostages issued their first public statements on Monday evening from the Tel Hashomer Hospital in Tel Aviv.

 Relatives of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher at the first public statements

Christian student leaders' Israel trip strengthens interfaith bonds amid crisis - opinion

A Hanukkah journey with Passages Israel program participants offered profound insights into Christian-Jewish solidarity while experiencing firsthand the realities of life under Hamas threats.

 PASSAGES CHRISTIAN student leaders visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza.