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.
HOSTAGE AFFAIRS - “Every time, it’s difficult to come here. It’s the closest place I can be to Omri. He’s right here… he’s not so far from here,” said Miran.
Journalists are not supposed to simply regurgitate what they are told – whether it is claims like “Hamas is deterred” or “Sinwar doesn’t want war.”
A senior military officer told NYT on the condition of anonymity that Israel's military leadership changed its rules of engagement after October 7, believing that Israel faced an existential threat.
The new exhibition at the Eretz Israel Museum provides a "means of processing" for photo journalists & exhibition attendees.
Along with highlighting the abuse suffered by hostages in Hamas captivity, the report also outlined hostages' struggles after their release and return home.
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Wednesday's scuffle continues a public spat between the two over Ben-Gvir's dissatisfaction with his ministry’s expected 2025 budget.
"Despite this, Israel will continue tirelessly in its efforts to return all of our hostages," the PMO stated.
"I have worked with the Finance Minister hand in hand and I am very sorry to be forced to end my role now," Heisler said.
Viner’s grandson, film director Yahav Viner, and granddaughter Hadar were both killed on October 7, protecting their young children at their homes in Kfar Azza.
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