Nahal Oz

Father of slain IDF observer says October 7 terrorists were heard speaking Farsi- report

"We know much more than we did [before] about October 7," Eshel said. "Every day we are learning new things [about it]. So here, we've learned this too."

 Eyal Eshel, father of slain IDF observer, Roni Eshel at a press conference ahead of a hearing of petitions to the High Court of Justice. December 12, 2024.
Torah Dedication Ceremony: More than half of the Kahn family living in Israel surrounds the Torah scroll, which their family helped save close to a hundred years ago.

How a Torah scroll escaped Nazi Germany and found a home on Israel's Gaza border

Burned out vehicles on Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 massacre; illustrative.

'Security reality has not changed enough': Two kites from Gaza land in Kibbutz Nahal Oz

Fallen soldier and former swimmer Eden Nimri

Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri


'Through faith, I returned': Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb, prays for soldiers

Berger was presented with a certificate by Yossi Dagan which featured the words 'I chose the path of faith' - taken from Berger's first words following her release.

Agam Berger and her mother visit Joseph's Tomb in Nablus alongside Yossi Dagan

Bereaved parents slam IDF leadership over Nahal Oz October 7 failures

The inquiry revealed that Golani soldiers at the base were not sufficiently armed. "No personal weapons, no ammunition, no machine guns."

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

'You always looked after me': Brother eulogizes slain hostage Tsachi Idan at funeral

The funeral was attended by his family and loved ones only and was closed to the media.

 Tsachi Idan's funeral at the Einat Kibbutz cemetery, February 28, 2025.

'Tip of the iceberg': Kibbutz Nahal Oz, October Council react to IDF probe into Oct. 7

Kibbutz Nahal Oz spokesperson, Matan Weitz, said that "the investigation that was presented to us now is shocking, it takes us back to that day, and evokes deep pain." 

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

'They valued me more because I was religious': Agam Berger recounts her she kept her faith

"They said all of Judaism is a lie, but they preferred someone who believes in God over someone who doesn’t," Agam said.

 Agam Berger reunited with her family following her release from Hamas captivity. January 30, 2025.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi apologizes to released female observers for their time in Gaza

IDF will investigate everything that happened at the outpost on October 7, Halevi said, and told the observers that he wishes for them to participate in the investigation.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with released IDF observers Naama Levy, Agam Berger, Liri Albag, and Karina Ariev on February 14, 2025.

Naama Levy’s father speaks out: ‘There is anger and a sense of betrayal over what happened’

In an interview with Maariv, Yoni Levy, father of freed captive Naama Levy said his daughter is "angry and has many questions. There is a guillotine over the necks of those still held hostage."

 Naama Levy and her father upon being reunited after nearly 500 days of captivity in Gaza.

'The girls suffered, but men suffer more': Shira Albag speaks about Liri's time in captivity

Liri Albag was released from captivity but has not returned to the life she once knew. Despite the smiles and reunions with friends, something in her has changed.

 Shira Albag, mother of freed hostage Liri Albag, speaks at a demonstration demanding a hostage release deal, one week after her daughter appeared in a Hamas propaganda video, January 11, 2025.

Family of Gaza hostage Omri Miran receive sign of life

Omri Miran was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz in front of his family.

 IGNS CALL for the release of hostage Omri Miran of Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Footage shows Gazans close to border fence despite 700m buffer zone

"There will be zero tolerance for anyone who threatens IDF forces or the border area and communities," Defense Minister Israel Katz commented.

 Israeli military vehicles operate in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, February 9, 2025.