Kibbutz Be'eri

Former hostage Eli Sharabi, actress Shani Cohen to host October 7 remembrance ceremony

The independent ceremony, called the National Memorial Ceremony of October 7 Families, is organized by Kumu, an Israeli movement dedicated to ensuring the lessons of October 7 are not forgotten.

An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.
Freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, gesture, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025

Palestinian rejectionism, not poverty, remains the main obstacle for peace with Israel - opinion

Cafe Chico in Sderot, July 20, 2026

Population booming three years after Oct. 7, Sderot looks to show visitors city's resiliency

 Kfar Azza faces the task of rebuilding its community.

Tekuma marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 as final communities prepare to return


Be’eri investigation uncovers leadership failures: Government must be held accountable - opinion

The report includes unimaginable events, each of which alone could fill the lesson plans of every officer and commander in the IDF for years to come.

 PICTURES ARE displayed on the walls of a bomb shelter, in which, six months prior, people sought refuge before being massacred on October 7 at Kibbutz Be’eri, earlier this year.

Chief of Staff Halevi: 'Hamas is trying to hide' results of strike on Mohammad Deif

Halevi, while delivering the situational assessment, commented on the strike that killed Rafa’a Salameh, commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade, which was confirmed earlier on Sunday.

 Then-IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi seen in the Gaza Strip, June 16, 2024.

Be'eri investigation uncovers leadership failures, government should be held accountable - opinion

The investigation into Be'eri exposes deep frustration over leadership failures during conflict, demanding accountability from Israeli authorities for the events of October 7.

 Ronen Manelis, 2017

It's time for Israel's politicians to stop avoiding blame for Oct. 7 - editorial

To Israel’s politicians, who have time and time again since the war began thwarted blame – show some humility. This is at least in part on your heads.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday October 12, 2023

Return to Be'eri: What I learned from visits to Be’eri since Oct. 7- comment

The disaster at Be’eri is a symbol of the state in general; It represents what will happen if the country continues down a path of arrogance and complacency.

 Israeli soldiers around the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists when they infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel. October 25, 2023

Editor's Notes: IDF Be'eri probe shows the deadly cost of ignoring our weaknesses - comment

Our leadership must learn to be less arrogant, but the world must also understand the complexity and trauma we face. 


IDF Gen. Hiram cleared of charge of blowing up hostages along with Hamas on Oct. 7

The IDF concluded that the hostage situation occurring was unprecedented and that, under the unique circumstances, none of the officials involved, including Hiram, had made errors.

 Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram

The IDF Oct 7. probes are coming out, but when will PM be probed? - analysis

While the IDF probes are a significant start in helping the nation move beyond October 7, until there is a state inquiry, it is unlikely that the nation will be able to fully turn the page.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with soldiers in southern Israel on October 14, 2023

First Oct. 7 probe reveals how IDF, police failure led to Be'eri slaughter

IDF Chief of Staff: "Probe demonstrates the enormity of the disaster which befell the residents of the South when the IDF was not there to protect them."

  IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi; Images of the devastation caused in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7.

'Failure to answer critical questions': Kibbutz Be'eri reacts to results of IDF Oct. 7 probe

Some of the questions still not answered in the probe, according to members of Be'eri, include, "Why did numerous military forces gathered at the gate of the kibbutz not enter?"

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