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.
Explaining the inspiration for the film, Rob Mor says, “I couldn’t wait another moment to not try to help them see a glimpse of light at the end of this very dark tunnel called grief.”
New survey shows more Israelis want hostage deal than Rafah op • former hostage discharged from hospital
Iran's potential role in Hamas's actions analyzed. Dr. Hashemian suggests Soleimani's involvement. Nagel emphasizes Israel's need to counter Iran's aggression.
On Monday, Keshet 12 announced that a news feature by Ben Shani that was shown on the Uvda (fact) news magazine will compete for the Golden Nymph Award in the Festival de Television in Monte-Carlo.
Friends and lovers of Zion can stand up and say: Enough – not in my country, not out of my pocket [public universities receive funding from taxpayers], not at the price of safety and security.
Though these days of remembrance fall on difficult times, Biden said, Americans must never rest. They must rise against hate.
Other communities scheduled to have cafes include Kibbutz Re'im, Kibbutz Zikim, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, and Sderot.
Yad Labanim chair urges leaders to call publicly to maintain sanctity of Remembrance Day, keep division and political arguments out of military cemeteries.
Acknowledging collective loss, Herzog thanked the families for choosing life rather than dwelling in misery.
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