Kfar Aza

Every moment is precious for hostage survivors as they honor loved ones by saying 'yes' to life

"Today, I open the fridge, and I say thank you. I drink cold water, and I say thank you. I am thankful for everything, big things and little things. Gratitude has become central to who I am."

British-Israeli Emily Damari, 30, a former hostage, has her hair done during a photo shoot for her clothing brand which carries the slogan ‘never lose yourself.’
Kite Festival of the Be’eri and Hatzerim Communities.

Kite festival tradition from Kfar Aza returns to Tel Aviv skies for Sukkot

Dr. Galia Melman Shalev will receive the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's 2026 Animal Welfare Award for her efforts to rescue and treat hundreds of pets following the October 7 massacre.

Negev Vet clinics founder Dr. Galia Melman Shalev to receive award for Oct. 7 animal rescue efforts

Nicole Tzedek works as a general correspondent for i24

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'Wake me up from this nightmare': Keith Siegel's daughter urges deal completion

"In the nightmare, there is a possibility to bring them home, but the decision-makers choose not to," she further wrote. 

 Keith Siegel reunites with family after Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

'Hamas wouldn't let him open his eyes,' brother of freed hostage Keith Siegel says - interview

Keith Siegel spent a staggering six months of his time in Hamas captivity alone, his brother said.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS parade Keith Siegel on a stage during his release from captivity in Gaza City on Saturday. Behind them is the slogan, ‘Nazi Zionism will not win.’ The writer retorts: ‘Who are the real Nazis?’

Keith Siegel learns his son is alive, after fearing the worst for 484 days

As Keith reunites with his family, their ordeal is far from over. The physical and emotional scars left by more than a year in captivity will take time to heal.

 Released Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel embraces her son as she reacts to footage of her husband, Keith Siegel, February 1, 2025

Released hostage Doron Steinbrecher's friend: 'She did not think this day would come'

Yaakobi, who grew up with Steinbrecher at the kibbutz, described the emotional moment she spoke to her friend following her release. 

 Doron Steinbrecher is reunited with her mother Simona.

'Long road to recovery': Relatives of freed hostages speak for the first time

The relatives of the three released hostages issued their first public statements on Monday evening from the Tel Hashomer Hospital in Tel Aviv.

 Relatives of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher at the first public statements

Christian student leaders' Israel trip strengthens interfaith bonds amid crisis - opinion

A Hanukkah journey with Passages Israel program participants offered profound insights into Christian-Jewish solidarity while experiencing firsthand the realities of life under Hamas threats.

 PASSAGES CHRISTIAN student leaders visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Tal Mazliach's 'War Decorations': trauma and art collide in bold colors

Tal Mazliach's exhibition "War Decorations" at the Tel Aviv Museum reveals her raw emotional journey since October 7, 2023, through intense, colorful paintings packed with powerful symbolism.

 Wildly polychromic palette and dense compositions from Tal Mazliach’s exhibition ‘War Decorations 23-24’ at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Survivors of Kfar Azza share their stories at Jerusalem Post’s 2024 Miami Summit

The Kibbutz members spoke of the effort to rebuild their lives and preserve the community after the attack.

From left: Alon Futterman, Gili Sayag, Yoav Bibas, Lena Yankelevich, and Israel Lender spoke of the effort to rebuild their community.

Kfar Aza Foundation to bring stories of resilience at Jerusalem Post's Miami Conference 2024

CEO of the Kfar Aza Foundation, Alon Futterman, alongside several kibbutz members, will discuss recovery efforts and build global partnerships.

Alon Futterman, CEO of the Kfar Aza Foundation.

Couldn't say goodbye: Mother of Hamas-held US citizen, Keith Siegel, passes away

"Dad won't be able to stand with us tomorrow at the cemetery; he won't be able to say goodbye to the woman who raised him and loved him all his life."

 Keith Siegel, held in captivity in the Gaza Strip.