The October 7 Massacre

Stop holding only one man accountable for Oct. 7 – opinion

Many experts and decision-makers saw the warning signs prior to Hamas’s massacre and misread them. Israel’s prime minister wasn’t the only one failing the nation; an entire misguided mechanism was.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.
A view shows a sign as trucks carrying aid (not pictured) wait at the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing to southern Gaza, October 20, 2025.

Israel to close West Bank, Gaza crossings for October 7 remembrance ceremonies, COGAT says

CAR GRAVEYARD at Tekuma.

‘To laugh and cry’: New book combines biblical teachings with personal Oct. 7 reflections - review

singletrack Yiftah.

Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth


Three new art pieces join ANU's 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre

Additionally displayed in the exhibit are the documentary work “Local Testimony for 2023” and a musical playlist consisting of Israeli songs that have become part of the war’s soundtrack.

Yael Lerner, 'I Saw a Dove.' Displayed at the ANU - Museum of the Jewish People.

The dream of normalization with Saudi Arabia clouded Netanyahu’s judgment - opinion

Three years after October 7, it is becoming increasingly clear that the question of normalization with Saudi Arabia lay at the heart of the calculations and thinking on both sides.

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

No attempt to influence Israeli election, says Sinwar mediator who revealed Oct. 7 warning

Referring to the attack Hamas launched on Israel three years ago on October 7, Abu Zaida described it as "a reckless gamble based on mistaken calculations and assessments." 

Sufian Abu Zaida, former Fatah cabinet minister.

Emily Damari shares unreleased hostage photos, says surviving Hamas captivity was a miracle

"Three years ago at this time on Simchat Torah I was deep, deep in the Gaza Strip," Damari wrote in her post.

Emily Damari is pictured in Shifa Hospital in Gaza shortly after her capture on October 7, 2023.

‘Which homeland?’ American Jews do not have to choose between Israel and US - opinion

For Israelis, America’s 250th anniversary may seem like a distant national commemoration. Yet America’s ideals, influence, and relationship with Israel have profoundly shaped modern Jewish history.

 COMBINED US-ISRAEL flag on the Lebanon border, March 30.

Netanyahu's secret UAE trip: What is Israel's military censorship really for? - opinion

The prime minister’s secret UAE trip highlights the danger of blurring Israel’s security interests with Netanyahu’s political interests.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the UAE Sheikh bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

What Amit taught us: How the Bonzel family keeps the legacy of a fallen soldier alive

Since their son fell in Gaza, Noa and Itzik Bonzel have shared the lessons of his 22 years – believing in yourself, refusing to give up on others, and looking for ways to help.

AMIT’S ‘BERET CEREMONY’ (Tekes Kumta), marking his completion of a stage of military training – when soldiers receive their unit’s beret.

Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF

The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.

Visitors to the site of the Nova music festival.

Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope

The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.

The Ardon Windows at the former National Library of Israel form the hub of the main Biennale exhibition, Or Chozer.

Getting the word out: The Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature flies the flag in Frankfurt

Sigalit Gelfand, and the Israeli Institute for Hebrew Literature, which she serves as CEO, will be well and truly in the thick of things.

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