Kibbutz Nir Oz

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

Nir Oz has become a symbol of the tragedy of October 7. Today, the community is trying to recover and a key to recovery is making people feel safe and secure to return and live here.

Members of the emergency standby squad in Nir Oz are seen training with Magen 48.
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

Devastation inside a home on Kibbutz Nir Oz from the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu's attempt to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill


Standing in silence: Israel gathers for the Bibas family - opinion

Because when a mother and her children are stolen from their home and returned in death, we do not look away.

 Israelis at the Bibas family funeral on February 26, 2025.

Grieving mother shares anguish of explaining Ariel Bibas's murder to son

"Then you’ll come back to us and be with us in kindergarten. I hope you buy yourself sweets and a cape. I miss you," the letter continued.

 Ariel Bibas with Yoav.

'I won't leave anyone behind,' Netanyahu tells freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen during call

"I am glad I insisted on securing the release of as many hostages as possible in the current deal—despite Hamas's opposition," Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a call with US President Joe Biden following Iran's attack on Israel. April 14, 2024.

We are committing to life amid the face of evil - opinion

The fact that roughly 180,000 children were born in Israel itself contains a message – 10,000 times chai. Our enemies revel in death; we engage in 10,000 times life.

 THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, show the fruits of their labor, picking oranges in Nir Oz in December 2023.

Hostage documentary, Holding Liat, wins major award at the Berlinale

The film details the struggle of the Beinin-Atzili family after Liat was kidnapped by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7

Released hostage Liat Beinin-Atzili and her father, Yehuda Beinin, at the Holding Liat premiere.

Bibas family speaks out for first time since identification of Kfir and Ariel Bibas

"None of this was deserved. We will miss you forever. We will not give up on Mom, Shiri," Ofri Bibas, Yarden's sister stated.

 Israelis pay respect at a memorial set for the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz, in Tel Aviv, February 22, 2025

'Unbearable pain': Israel reacts to return of slain hostages, Hamas's withholding of Shiri Bibas

Kibbutz Nir Oz calls for "release not revenge"; Finance Minister Smotrich calls for Hamas’s annihilation; Aryeh Deri calls to strike Hamas with "an iron fist."

Israelis hold a sign honoring the Bibas family, in northern Israel, February 20, 2025

Super grandpa and lifelong peace advocate: Family mourns slain hostage Oded Lifshitz

"He dedicated his life to helping others," the Hostage Family Forum said, adding that "his grandchildren called him 'Super Grandpa' for his wisdom and love."

 Sharone Lifshitz with her father, Oded.

Slain hostage Oded Lifshitz's body identified after return to Israel

"503 agonizing days of uncertainty have come to an end. We had hoped and prayed so much for a different outcome," the family said.

 An image of slain hostage Oded Lifshitz seen at at Hostages' square in Tel Aviv, February 20, 2025

'Our hearts are broken': Nir Oz residents stand in sadness as fallen hostages are brought home

The murdered hostages whose bodies are being returned have been reported by Hamas to be four residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, though the families have not yet identified them.

 Residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz are seen gathered in the Carmei Gat neighborhood of Kiryat Gat, on February 20, 2025.