The October 7 Massacre

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.

Read More
Less

Probe reveals Nirim deserted by IDF on Oct. 7, residents still feel betrayed by gov't

IDF probe reveals failure to protect Nirim during Hamas attacks • Ten soldiers, five civilians killed • Eight soldiers, five hostages taken hostage.

Jewish Theological Seminary, Conservative Judaism’s flagship, launches an MFA for writers

The program emerges as Jewish writers report facing hostility in publishing circles following October 7, 2023.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
04/04/2025

After release of probes, state commission of inquiry in all angles of Oct. 7 essential

Maybe there’s no new information that will enable the families of the October 7 victims to move on and cope with their massive losses.

Israel kills four Hamas terrorists in Jabalya, including one who partook in in Oct. 7 attacks

The terrorist that partook in the October 7 attacks and was killed was Shadi Diab Abd Al-Hamid Falouji of Hamas's East Jabalya Battalion.

IDF, Israel Police ignored all security dangers leading to Nova festival massacre

Over 400 partygoers were essentially left defenseless once Hamas noticed their presence in the Re'im field areas near Gaza's border.

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023

Nova festival massacre: Hamas murdered 378 Israelis in bloodiest Oct. 7 attack

Of the 378 Israelis killed, 344 were civilians • Hamas took 44 hostage from music festival, 17 remain in Gaza including 11 still among living

 ARCCI CEO Orit Sulitzeanu at the Jerusalem Post 2025 Women Leaders Summit.

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel leading the Battle against sexual violence

From legislative victories to international advocacy, CEO Orit Sulitzeanu discusses the fight for survivors.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN , IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARCCI
03/04/2025

Training for IDF observers to change after Oct. 7 massacre

As part of the new guidelines, the observers will be given a personal weapon throughout their training in addition to the M-16 rifle. 

Observers say IDF abandoned Gaza border outpost in 12-hour security lapse

60 observers at the post were left without any protection, and the base gate was open and unsupervised.

Hostage mother releases new footage of Matan Angrest in captivity, kidnapping on Oct. 7

In the released footage, Angrest can be seen surrounded by terrorists on the tank with his uniform ripped off the upper half of his body.

Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy