Gaza border communities
IDF declares closed military zone ahead of Nahala group's march to Gaza with Smotrich, Ben-Gvir
The closed military zone extends from the Yad Mordechai junction, west of Highway 34, to the Sha'ar Hanegev junction, and from there west of Highway 232 to the Kerem Shalom area.
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
Israel's defense tech revolution unleashed on the border
Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports
Data from the National Insurance Institute found that 2.8 million Israelis currently live with food insecurity, including over a million children.
Gov’t tells High Court it lacks authority to order state inquiry into October 7 failures
The government told Israel’s High Court of Justice it has no authority to compel a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing separation of powers.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations
Shortly after the strike began, rocket sirens sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the Gaza border community. The sirens were almost immediately deemed a false alarm.
'Cool!' Ex-hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen recount learning of Hamas leader Sinwar's death
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen also recalled their harrowing time in captivity, their bond through music, and their emotional journey after the Oct. 7 massacre during a Galgaltz show on Monday.
BBC compensates family who survived Oct. 7 after filming inside home without consent - report
The Horensteins recieved NIS 120,000 from the British media outlet, along with an apology written in Hebrew by Middle East bureau chief for BBC News Joaquin Floto, Jewish News reported.
Iran missile threat is real, Israel must take decisive proactive action, former navy commander says
In a 103FM interview, ex-navy commander Marom says Iran’s missile threat demands a post–October 7 shift to active defense, a forward perimeter, and readiness for preemptive action.
'We cannot recover until Ran Gvili is home': Hostage Families Forum rally across Israel
Families and supporters rallied nationwide, calling for the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili and vowing not to move forward until the final hostage is brought home.
Gaza borderlands: Israel's southern kibbutzim rebuild from the ruins of October 7
Today, Kibbutz Kissufim, like other Jewish communities in the area, is still recovering from the Oct. 7 attack in 2023.
Murder, rape, and extermination: Hamas guilty of crimes against humanity, Amnesty charges
Amnesty International released a report accusing Hamas of crimes against humanity, including murder and torture, for the October 7th massacre and the treatment of the hostages taken
Gaza's Yellow Line is Israel's new border line, IDF chief Eyal Zamir tells reservists in Gaza
We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, and we will remain on those defense lines," Zamir said.
