Kibbutz Be'eri

WATCH: In burned-out Be’eri homes, Magen 48 prepares local responders for future attacks

Magen 48 says its mission is to ensure that Israeli communities are ready to defend themselves until army forces arrive.

 Magen 48 trains local security teams within the burnt ruins of Kibbutz Be’eri.
Dutch volunteers plant tulips with children in November, in the agricultural community of Mivtachim along the Gaza border.

Where heroes fell, tulips now bring color and comfort

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder

Eli Sharabi was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack and survived 491 days in Hamas captivity.

Former Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi speaks on rebuilding life after losing his family, Hamas captivity


Yes TV announces creation of new drama show about October 7

Each of its four episodes will spotlight a different story from the October 7 Hamas acts.

 POSING AT the Yes series gala announcement event are (from left): CEO Ilan Siegel, actor/director Guri Alfi, Noa Kirel, soccer star Eran Zahavi and Givati commander Yossi Elias.

Closed circle: IDF tank commander returns to where he was wounded on Oct. 7

Lt.-Col. Karm Nbwani was part of one of the IDF's most storied tank units. On October 7, the deputy commander faced down Hamas and ended up wounded.

 LT.-COL. KARM NBWANI revisits the Be’eri site where he saved many lives on Oct. 7 – and was wounded.

Eucalyptus leaves for koalas are causing harm to the ecological balance in the Negev

Hebrew University researchers recommend that reforestation efforts give priority to species with minimal damage to the environment

 Anemones in the Negev.

From the ashes of October 7, Nirlat and NANOSONO create paint that prevents disease

The innovative paint is already being used in multiple departments at Hillel Yaffe Medical center, where they plan to extend its use to the whole facility.

 Nirlat production continues following the October 7 factory fire.

'Most powerful experience of my life': Jerry Seinfeld in tears over Oct. 7 atrocities

American comedian and actor, Jerry Seinfeld recounted his visit to Israel after the October 7 massacre, detailing the horrific images and unforgettable emotions that they evoked.

 Jerry Seinfeld and his family lend their support to the families of hostages and missing persons

Docaviv films show life after October 7

Despite their different approaches, these films all attempt to answer how we can move on from October 7 and honor the victims and survivors.

Zahi Gad and his son Ben receiving the news that their friends were slain.

Dror Or killed on October 7, body taken by Hamas - Kibbutz Be'eri

Dror Or's wife, Yonat, was murdered on October 7 as well. They leave behind their three children.

 Dror Or, a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri murdered on October 7 whose body was taken by Hamas to Gaza.

Into the belly of the beast: The legacy of Oct. 7 hero Elchanan Kalmanson

Elchanan Kalmanson died a hero, and will forever be remembered as a person who put the safety of others over his own needs.

 ELCHANAN KALMANSON surrounded by his wife and children.

Former hostage reveals Hamas terrorist demanded marriage and that she stay in Gaza

Noga Weiss: ‘I was 50 days, 24/7, with the thought that they would get tired of me and just shoot me or that they wouldn’t need me in the end, or that they would shoot us while we slept."

 Noga Weiss.

Kibbutz Be'eri to clear out ruins of homes destroyed by Hamas terrorists

This decision will be one of the many initiatives set to take place in the overall comprehensive plan that has been created for the Kibbutz following the destruction caused by the October 7 attack.

 The Israel Antiquities Authority works to find remnants of Hamas victims in Kibbutz Be'eri.