Kibbutz Be'eri
Be'eri is a kibbutz in southern Israel, close to the Gaza border. Established in 1946, Be'eri was heavily impacted in the October 7 massacre in 2023, with several buildings destroyed and many residents killed, wounded, and taken hostage. The other residents were forced to evacuate from the town as the war raged on.
Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report
These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.
Returned slain hostage Ofra Keidar laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri
Beyond the headlines: A time for gratitude - opinion
Murdered on her morning walk: IDF recovers body of Ofra Keidar from Gaza Strip
IDF recovers three hostage bodies from Gaza Strip
The hostages are Yonatan Samerano, Shay Levinson, and Ofra Keidar, who were confirmed dead by the military and held in Hamas captivity since the October 7 massacre.
WATCH: Caitlyn Jenner visits Kibbutz Be'eri, calls to bring the hostages home
Jenner met with members of the community and heard about the Hamas massacre at the Kibbutz on October 7, 2023.
The case for truth: Israel must create a state inquiry into October 7 - opinion
A state commission of inquiry is vital for uncovering the truth behind October 7 and rebuilding trust in the government and its institutions.
MDA volunteer in Toronto honors fallen paramedic in Remembrance Day ceremony
“As part of my responsibilities during my year of service in Jewish communities abroad, I am tasked with sharing the stories of our heroes,” Ofir Bar said.
Eli Sharabi’s survival and the Bachar family’s story of hope amid tragedy - opinion
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news: Kibbutz Be'eri, Eli Sharabi, and pre-Passover preparations.
IDF locates some remains of murdered hostage Meny Godard
In February 2024, Kibbutz Be’eri announced that Godard had been murdered on October 7, and his body was taken by terrorists into Gaza.
Greece honors Independence Day in Kibbutz Be'eri as Greek PM scheduled to visit
"I would like to thank, from the bottom of our heart, the residents of the Kibbutz Be’eri, who welcomed us in their premises,” Greece’s Ambassador to Israel Maya Solomou told attendees.
'A pillar of fire': Kibbutz Be'eri demolishes symbolic dental clinic destroyed on Oct. 7
"The building will be physically destroyed, but it will remain in the memory of all of us."
Freed hostage Tal Shoham describes Hamas captivity in meeting with PM Netanyahu
Shoham shared with Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, his experience in Hamas captivity, detailing the hardships and the psychological terror he underwent.
A stitch within the fabric of time: A look at the quilting scene in Israel
I recently chanced to hear of a quilting endeavor which crossed the oceans to bring comfort and express solidarity with Israel and the evacuees of Kibbutz Be’eri during the current crisis.
Stitching hope: Quilts provide solace for Be'eri massacre survivors
Israelis rallied in record numbers to volunteer in support of survivors of the Hamas atrocities and the soldiers battling terror.
