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מלאניה טראמפ מעניקה לעמית סוסנה את פרס "נשים אמיצות" של מזכיר המדינה האמריקאי

Former hostage Amit Soussana honored with US International Women of Courage Award

Speaking at State Department ceremony, Soussana shares harrowing story of captivity and survival, calling on world leaders to act; she dedicates award to Israeli women and urges continued efforts to free hostages still held in Gaza

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.01.25

In their own hand: Memorial honoring Kfar Aza massacre victims features their handwritten names

The unique memorial has been inaugurated near Kibbutz Kfar Aza, featuring the names of 64 victims of the October 7 massacre posted in their own handwriting — an emotional design created in collaboration with their families

Matan Tzuri | 03.04.25

700 soldiers, senior commanders and chaos: Inside the October 7 massacre at Kfar Aza

IDF probe into October 7 Hamas attack on Kfar Aza reveals critical intelligence failures, delayed military response and acts of heroism as outnumbered defenders fought to protect their community

Yoav Zitun | 03.03.25

IDF presents investigation into October 7 massacre at Kfar Aza: 'To critical question of where was the IDF there is no real answer.”'

Investigation into massacre at Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where 64 were killed and 19 kidnapped, presented to community; Families express disappointment: 'Military says there was a "failure," apologized, but there was nothing we didn't already know'

Roni Green Shaulov | 02.26.25

Keith Siegal returns to Kfar Aza: 'My heart is as shattered as my home'

Released hostage held for nearly 500 days by Hamas terrorists since his abduction in the Oct. 7 massacre says that day has never ended for him and could not until all of the hostages are free and return home

Yael Ciechanover | 02.24.25

American ex-hostage thanked Trump in video from ruins of kibbutz - Trump shared it on social media

U.S. president shares former captive's video with his over 9 million followers on his Truth Social platform, in which Siegel stands amid the ruins of Kfar Aza and thanks Trump for his efforts to secure the deal, stresses all hostages must return home

Yael Ciechanover | 02.24.25

רועי וסמדר ז"ל עם ילדיהם מיכאל, עמליה ואביגיל

This couple adopted Abigail Edan, her 2 siblings after parents were murdered on Oct 7: 'Nothing is really over'

Zuli and Liron Mor, who survived the October 7 massacre in Kfar Aza along with their children, adopted Abigail, Michael and Amalia the children of Smadar and Roy Edan, who were killed by the terrorists; 'Maybe one day we’ll return to normal life, but right now, we live with grief every single day. We have three orphans in our home'

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 02.19.25

How IDF failed Kfar Aza on Oct. 7: 3 Kibbutz members killed by mistake, civilians evacuated to area with terrorists

Exclusive: While military set to present full report to kibbutz members next week, details suggest soldiers left area before clearing it allowing terrorists to resume massacre

Matan Tzuri | 02.16.25

גדי מוזס במפגש המרגש עם ילדיו בנקודת הקליטה הראשונית ובדרכם לבית החולים

Freed hostage, 80, vows to rebuild his kibbutz

Gadi Mozes returns to Israel in third release of hostage deal and says will 'do everything in my power to restore his community of Nir Oz, ravaged by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Itamar Eichner | 01.30.25

Fauda star sings for fallen friend Yona Betzalel Brief, who was seriously injured on Oct. 7

Idan Amedi performed in memory of Yona Betzalel Brief, an IDF soldier critically injured in the October 7 battle at Kfar Aza; Brief, who overcame previous injuries to rejoin his unit, died a month ago after 14 months of fighting for his life

Ran Boker | 12.25.24

98-year-old Holocaust survivor, whose 3 granchildren were killed on October 7 in Kfar Aza, dies

Yosef Viner, a Holocaust survivor who rebuilt his life in Israel, died at the age of 98, just a year after his grandchildren were killed in the Hamas massacre at Kibbutz Kfar Aza; His life, marked by resilience and tragedy, ended as the pain of unimaginable loss overwhelmed him once again

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.25.24

Kfar Aza and surrounding communities begin massive restoration effort

Kibbutz Kfar Aza begins its restoration journey 14 months after start of Gaza War; Backed by a $52 million government plan, efforts include rebuilding homes, upgrading infrastructure and fostering community resilience with the focus of long-term recovery

Matan Tzuri | 12.11.24

Life after captivity: Abigail’s new beginning and the long road to healing

Abigail Edan, symbol of October 7, celebrates her fifth birthday with her adoptive family after surviving Hamas captivity; her aunt and uncle, who are raising her and her siblings, say, 'She hasn’t changed much, but she’s matured a lot. We’re healing every day'

Yael Ciechanover, Ziv Koren | 11.24.24

Young Shmuel comes to Israel from Paris to stand where his brother fell

Shmuel, a 5-year-old from Paris, visits Israel with his family to honor his late brother Binyamin, a paratrooper who fell on October 7 in Kfar Aza; Their emotional journey highlights unity and resilience, reminding that despite differences, the unity of family is everlasting

Menachem Cohen | 11.22.24

'I thought we could make peace with our enemies, but the hatred is deeply ingrained in them'

Israeli filmmaker Ronit Ifergan recounts terrifying events of October 7 in Kfar Aza, shares message of her new film Shattered Paradise, and explains why she no longer believes peace with Palestinians achievable, a dream she once held

Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig | 10.21.24

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