Netanyahu visits kibbutz devastated on Oct. 7, promises to rebuild "I feel a deep obligation to ensure the return of all our abductees, and to work here to rehabilitate this kibbutz," the Israeli prime minister said. David Isaac July 3, 2025
In the Galilee, locals see Hezbollah weakened by Iran’s defeats Israel's mauling of the terrorist group's patrons in Tehran instills new confidence in a population recovering from a long war and evacuation. Canaan Lidor June 26, 2025
New wall unveiled to honor 466 kibbutz members killed since Oct. 7 Memorial at Mishmar HaEmek expands to mark the devastating toll on Israel’s kibbutzim. Joshua Marks April 30, 2025
Foreign victims of Oct. 7 attack honored in Kibbutz Alumim Thai and Nepalese student workers, often overlooked, were remembered in memorial ceremonies at the surviving community. Canaan Lidor March 18, 2025
Thousands mourn as slain hostage Itzik Elgarat laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz He was abducted from his home on Oct. 7, 2023 and murdered in Hamas captivity in Gaza. Joshua Marks March 3, 2025
Thai farm workers attacked on Oct. 7 return to Negev farms For war-scarred kibbutz members, the return of the workers to their community during the war was a heartwarming surprise. Etgar Lefkovits Jan. 23, 2025
‘Bigger and better than ever’: Rebuilding Nirim after Oct. 7 Like the pioneers who established the kibbutz in 1946, “we, too, are pioneers. Am Yisrael Chai—whether the Palestinians like it or not.” Atara Beck Jan. 10, 2025
A reopened Holocaust museum near Lebanon is a symbol of resilience The Ghetto Fighters' House is experiencing a rebirth after a year of rocket attacks from Lebanon. Etgar Lefkovits Dec. 26, 2024
Freed Israeli hostage Hannah Katzir dies at 78 The member of Kibbutz Nir Oz was released in November of last year. Her husband, Rami, was killed during the Oct. 7 attack and son, Elad, was killed in captivity in Gaza. JNS Staff Dec. 24, 2024
