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Druze women leaders carry on legacy of revered IDF officer

New scholarship honoring fallen IDF officer Lt. Col. Salman Habaka empowers Druze students—especially women—through full academic support, leadership training and shared vision of equality and opportunity in Israeli society

Shimon Elbaz | 06.11.25

Kibbutz Be'eri holds its first brit milah since October 7 massacre

Itay and Moran Sha’abi held a brit milah for their son Bar Shavit—named for Moran’s murdered parents and the soldier who saved them

Roni Green Shaulov | 06.04.25

Gaza border residents struggle with rebuilding, ongoing security concerns

Some 600 days after the war began, many Gaza border residents remain displaced due to security concerns and slow reconstruction; Community leaders criticize the Tekuma Directorate for inadequate support and highlight financial struggles, employment gaps, and a lack of clear timelines

Sharon Kidon, Roni Green Shaulov | 05.27.25

נשיא המדינה ונשיא גרמניה נוטעים עץ בקיבוץ בארי

'We are here today to honor your courage and the strength you've shown ': German president visits, plants tree in Kibbutz Be'eri

President Isaac Herzog and Germany's Steinmeier honor Kibbutz Be’eri’s resilience during a visit marking 60 years of bilateral ties, spotlighting Germany’s role in rebuilding the community’s razed art gallery

Itamar Eichner | 05.14.25

'Seven hours in hell': Three women recall horrors of Nova Festival massacre

Esther dodged bullets and watched a man die beside her, Meital lost friends and hopes to see a kidnapped guard again and Shani was shot and survived for her daughter—still haunted 18 months later

Lihia Gordon | 04.18.25

'They took responsibility—but it’s not enough': IDF presents Nova massacre probe to survivors

Survivors describe piecing together missing details of their escape and learning new timelines, while others broke down recalling friends still held captive in Gaza; some say it was the first time the state acknowledged them—yet many still seek real accountability

Lihia Gordon | 04.03.25

Police investigation reveals failures in Kibbutz Be’eri battle on October 7

Police presented findings of their classified investigation into the October 7 battle at Kibbutz Be’eri; Families of fallen officers expressed frustration, claiming operational failures and insufficient leadership during the fight against Hamas terrorists who carried out the brutal massacre

Liran Tamari, Ilana Curiel | 03.18.25

טל שהם מנופף לשלום בהגעתו לבית חולים בילינסון

Former hostage Tal Shoham: ‘Hamas paraded me, threatened me, but I wouldn’t kneel’

Shoham describes brutal conditions in captivity, including starvation, psychological abuse and being held in dark, airless tunnel; struggling to maintain humanity, he imagined his family’s funeral to cope, and vowed not to let captors break him

Ynet | 03.16.25

Col. (res.) Kobi Dostkam (center) in Kibbutz Be'eri

'Restoring trust in the IDF': Soldiers helping reconstruct Kibbutz Be'eri

Troops from three units under the military's Technological and Logistics Directorate say they feel obligated to restore life to the kibbutz ravaged by Hamas on October 7

Matan Tzuri | 02.11.25

אמילי ואביה תומאס הנד נפגשים לראשונה מאז שחרורה

Father of former hostage Emily Hand will not return to Ireland after it 'rewarded Hamas'

Thomas Hand, whose 10-year-old daughter was released after 50 days in Hamas captivity, may never return to the country of his birth; 'They were really instrumental in getting Emily back,' he acknowledges, but 'recognizing Palestine as a state, very soon after their massive terrorist attack was almost a reward'

Lianne Kolirin/Jewish News | 12.24.24

ארבל בת ה-4 ששרדה את מתקפת השביעי באוקטובר כשהסתתרה בארון בביתה בבארי

'I will rebuild this country for her if I have to': Going back to Kibbutz Be'eri

A father revisits his family’s home in Kibbutz Be’eri with his 5-year-old daughter, who hid in a closet as terrorists roamed their house on October 7; 'We brought her back for the first time in over a year so she could see Be’eri still stands,' father says

Alexandra Lukash | 12.24.24

מנהלת הפרויקטים עדי וייס והאדריכלית בר קרבונה, תושבות בארי

Two women rebuild community after surviving October 7 kibbutz massacre

After surviving the Be’eri massacre, Adi Weiss and Bar Karbona turned tragedy into action, spearheading efforts to rebuild their community in a new temporary home; their project provides a haven for healing, as they focus on restoring Be’eri and securing the hostages' return

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.23.24

Civilian drilling equipment searches for tunnels in Gaza

Israel spends hundreds of millions on Gaza infrastructure, private contractors rake in fortunes

IDF claims can dismantle and remove all structures in Gaza within 48 hours if cease-fire and hostage release deal reached; however, once government’s wartime spending stops, economists warn country could face significant economic challenges

Yuval Sade, Calcalist | 12.11.24

Kfar Aza and surrounding communities begin massive restoration effort

Kibbutz Kfar Aza begins its restoration journey 14 months after start of Gaza War; Backed by a $52 million government plan, efforts include rebuilding homes, upgrading infrastructure and fostering community resilience with the focus of long-term recovery

Matan Tzuri | 12.11.24

התמונה האחרונה של אילן וייס, אריק קראוניק ורחלי בנאקוט

The last L'Chayim of Be'eri heros before facing Hamas terrorists on October 7

Smiling and raising a glass: A photo taken about two months before Hamas' invasion of the kibbutz shows Eric Kraunik, the head of the kibbutz security team; Racheli Benakot, emergency-alert chief; and her deputy Ilan Weiss; On October 7, Eric and Ilan fell while fighitng the terrorists in Be'eri, and Racheli led the battles for long hours, directing forces and helping the besieged families in their protected rooms

Matan Tzuri | 12.05.24

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