Gaza border communities
Rodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out
Residents have reported finding droppings near children's beds and even incidents where injured residents needed to be hospitalized for proper treatment.
IDF declares closed military zone ahead of Nahala group's march to Gaza with Smotrich, Ben-Gvir
Beyond the Headlines: New synagogue in Kissufim, with the old Torah ark from Gush Katif - opinion
Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers
Hamas hang gliders invaded Netiv HaAsara before IDF could respond, probe reveals
Hamas penetrated the village by 6:39 a.m., even faster than in many other border villages. They immediately started killing civilians.
Timeline probes October 6, hours leading up to October 7 massacre
The hours leading up to the attack show lapses in military leadership's judgement and lack of deterrence.
IDF probes to reveal first 72 hours of fighting with Hamas on October 7
The IDF would need an additional three to four days to flesh out pockets of Hamas fighters who took up smaller positions or who were hiding in ambush in various areas.
The future of Israel educational travel: Rebuilding and reinventing, with a goal of 50% growth
From logistical challenges to deeper ideological questions, educational organizations are forging new paths to connect travelers to Israel in the wake of the October 7 attacks.
From whiskey to wine: Residents of the Gaza border are building an 'Alcohol empire'
Quietly and without fanfare, alcohol production has become a real trend for the Gaza border towns, from whiskey to wine.
Border Police reservist: Unit left without any combat gear on Oct 7
The soldiers, who were eager to protect their people, were then left with nothing to do for two days after being prohibited to going South.
IDF could've stopped Oct. 7 by monitoring Hamas's Telegram, researchers say
"These [Telegram] channels were neither secret nor hidden — they were open and accessible to all," Lt.-Col. (res.) Dahoah-Halevi argued.
Rockets from Gaza trigger alerts in Gaza border area
Rocket alerts sounded in the Gaza border community of Be'eri in addition to Sderot and Nir Am, among other localities.
Communities in Israel’s south balance regeneration and preservation a year after Oct. 7
Fourteen months after October 7, Israel's southern communities struggle to balance rebuilding with preserving memories as tourists visit attack sites while residents return home.
Hundreds of IDF reservists plan to move to border towns they once defended
The organization is coordinating groups it anticipates will move to the Gaza border region, the Jordan Valley, the Galilee, and parts of the Negev.
