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 committee sent requests for responses to over 120 senior political and military officials as part of its preparation to publish a comprehensive and highly critical report.
Chen, aged 36, was kidnapped to Gaza from Kibbutz Nir Oz while protecting his family during the Hamas attacks.
Religious women join IDF combat units, breaking barriers and stereotypes.
The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act is slated for a vote in the House of Representatives Thursday.
The Druze community seeks recognition and equality amid their unmatched loyalty after October 7.
American Jews must bridge divides and fight Jew-hatred amid rising political polarization.
Debates point to larger Jewish anxiety over navigating the uneasy post-October 7 world of symbols and slogans.
“He picked the wrong Jew to antagonize.”
The Anti-Defamation League's annual Concert Against Hate in Washington focused heavily on Israel and rising antisemitism and featured a performance by Sia.
The unit will be drafted next Tuesday in the Combat Intelligence Corps, and soldiers will have spiritual and halachic guidance throughout their service.
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