Kibbutz Nir Oz

Community security: Nir Oz volunteers train to defend Israel's frontlines after Oct. 7

With support from the Magen 48 organization, Gaza border Kibbutz Nir Oz is training a new, young security team to protect their community.

EHUD DRIBBEN, co-founder of Magen 48, discusses the work his organization does to train Israeli communities to confront threats.
Members of the emergency standby squad in Nir Oz are seen training with Magen 48.

Kibbutz Nir Oz, devastated on October 7, trains emergency standby squads to secure community

Argentinian President Javier Milei and Israeli President Isaac Herzog tour in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, February 8, 2024.

President Herzog to award Argentina's Javier Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor

 Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party, February 16, 2026.

Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party ahead of 'fateful' Israel elections


Israel's ‘kalaniyot’ still bloom: A symbol of enduring resilience - opinion

A teen’s journey from LA to Nir Oz – loss, hope, and Jewish roots

 First red anemone in the western Negev.

A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today

'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.

A SCENE from ‘52 Days.’

In Washington, Netanyahu must prioritize bringing home hostages before Iran - editorial

If Netanyahu’s belated pilgrimage to the Gaza periphery communities means anything, it must be that those voices now shape his agenda, not just his social-media feed.

 Israelis protest the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, July 3, 2025.

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report

These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

Israel retrieves remains of hostage Aviv Atzili from Khan Yunis

Atzili was recovered alongside Yair Yaakov on Wednesday, but remained unidentified until now.

 Israel retreives remains of Aviv Atzili from Khan Yunis, June 15, 2025.

'I knew this day would come': IDF recovers body of hostage Yair Yaakov, son announces

Kibbutz Nir Oz announced in February 2024 that Yaakov was murdered in Hamas captivity.

 IDF recovers body of hostage Yair Yaakov from the Gaza Strip.

Friends of Thai hostage raise flag, place stickers commemorating those still in Hamas captivity

Of the 55 remaining hostages, 19 are residents of Eshkol Regional Council, the council said in a statement.

 Residents of Eshkol Regional Council honor hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli, Thai governments repatriate body of Thai hostage killed in Gaza captivity

“He left a mark on everyone who knew him,” Kibbutz Nir Oz said in a statement.

 A farewell ceremony near the coffin of Thai national Nattapong Pinta, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, outside Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, June 10, 2025.

Teacher, poet, entrepreneur: Who was slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai?

Judy was volunteering on the kibbutz when she heard Gadi playing the flute and fell in love, the kibbutz said.

Former slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai.

'Sharp, gifted musician': Who was Gadi Haggai, the hostage returned from Gaza captivity?

Haggai and his wife had been out walking early on October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked them.

Gadi Haggai against backdrop of Kibbutz Nir Oz. (illustration)