Nahal Oz

Nahal Oz is a kibbutz in southern Israel near the Gaza border. Founded in 1951, the community was hit hard by the October 7 massacre, with residents killed, wounded, and taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. The town had to be evacuated following the attack. 

The name Nahal Oz also refers to a nearby IDF base of the same name. 

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The leader of Kibbutz Nahal Oz shared stories of resilience and vision for the future

Michal Magen honored the women of the Nahal Oz community, highlighting their significant roles in future rebuilding efforts: “Our challenge - rebuild to be even better than before.”

Family of Oct. 7 victim Roni Eshel receive personal belongings recovered from Gaza

The family of IDF observer Roni Eshel received her recovered belongings - her beret from the Nahal Oz outpost and rings found in a northern Gaza home.

21/03/2025

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 Members of the October Council attend a Knesset meeting and call for a state commission of inquiry

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A state commission of inquiry is the most powerful probe in the legal system and the only type that operates independently of the political echelon.

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  A screenshot from the Hamas propaganda video showing Gaza hostage Matan Angrest, published on Marc

Hamas releases propaganda video, giving sign of life of Matan Angrest

"Beyond the serious mental state observed in the footage, his right arm no longer functions, his eyes and mouth are asymmetrical, and his nose is broken," his family said.

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