The October 7 massacre was a brutal series of terrorist attacks along the Gaza border, when Hamas terrorists under the cover of a barrage of rocket fire infiltrated several Israeli towns, cities, and IDF bases.
The resulting attacks stretched as far east as Ofakim in the Negev and resulted in at least 1,200 people murdered and hundreds taken hostage by Hamas back to Gaza.
Occurring on the morning of the Simchat Torah holiday, the October 7 massacre kicked off Operation Swords of Iron, the code name for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
The leaders discussed the necessity of finding solutions for issues that the Bedouin community faces.
A Hanukkah journey with Passages Israel program participants offered profound insights into Christian-Jewish solidarity while experiencing firsthand the realities of life under Hamas threats.
"If someone dares want the hostages back, they're an enemy of the people," said Eli. "It got to a situation where people hit me, threw things at me, sending me hate letters
Let us remember that this terrible war that has already taken 2,000 lives, wreaking havoc on our society, began precisely because we did not hold firm during the Gilad Schalit fiasco 13 years ago.
“Here in Israel, we are seeing more anxiety and stress since Oct. 7 among adolescents and teens than ever before,” says Yael Avraham, a social worker and manager in the trauma field at ELEM.
The results of the investigation were presented to the family on Thursday.
Families at Hostages Square fight for the release of all 100 captives as a limited deal looms and tough trade-offs threaten Israel’s future.
"We accuse you of sacrificing the lives of both the hostages and the soldiers," the letter read.
Our enemies are constantly watching, waiting for an opportunity to exploit any weakness in Israeli society.
Johns Hopkins University agrees to review anti-harassment policies and provide training following US Education Department settlement over discrimination complaints against Arab and Jewish students.
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