Kibbutz Nir Oz

President Herzog to award Argentina's Javier Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor

The medal is awarded to those who have made an exceptional contribution to Israel or humanity through their talent, service, or other means, the President's Office said.

Argentinian President Javier Milei and Israeli President Isaac Herzog tour in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, February 8, 2024.
 Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party, February 16, 2026.

Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party ahead of 'fateful' Israel elections

Devastation inside a home on Kibbutz Nir Oz from the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu's attempt to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill

Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Former hostage Gadi Moses proposes detailed mandate for October 7 state commission of inquiry


In Washington, Netanyahu must prioritize bringing home hostages before Iran - editorial

If Netanyahu’s belated pilgrimage to the Gaza periphery communities means anything, it must be that those voices now shape his agenda, not just his social-media feed.

 Israelis protest the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, July 3, 2025.

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report

These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

Israel retrieves remains of hostage Aviv Atzili from Khan Yunis

Atzili was recovered alongside Yair Yaakov on Wednesday, but remained unidentified until now.

 Israel retreives remains of Aviv Atzili from Khan Yunis, June 15, 2025.

'I knew this day would come': IDF recovers body of hostage Yair Yaakov, son announces

Kibbutz Nir Oz announced in February 2024 that Yaakov was murdered in Hamas captivity.

 IDF recovers body of hostage Yair Yaakov from the Gaza Strip.

Friends of Thai hostage raise flag, place stickers commemorating those still in Hamas captivity

Of the 55 remaining hostages, 19 are residents of Eshkol Regional Council, the council said in a statement.

 Residents of Eshkol Regional Council honor hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli, Thai governments repatriate body of Thai hostage killed in Gaza captivity

“He left a mark on everyone who knew him,” Kibbutz Nir Oz said in a statement.

 A farewell ceremony near the coffin of Thai national Nattapong Pinta, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, outside Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, June 10, 2025.

Teacher, poet, entrepreneur: Who was slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai?

Judy was volunteering on the kibbutz when she heard Gadi playing the flute and fell in love, the kibbutz said.

Former slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai.

'Sharp, gifted musician': Who was Gadi Haggai, the hostage returned from Gaza captivity?

Haggai and his wife had been out walking early on October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked them.

Gadi Haggai against backdrop of Kibbutz Nir Oz. (illustration)

IDF retrieves bodies of hostages Judith Weinstein Haggai, husband Gadi Haggai from Khan Yunis

Nir Oz couple taken hostage on Oct. 7, bodies returned in Khan Yunis operations • Families: Hearts not whole until all hostages come home

Judith Weinstein Haggai, Gadi Haggai. (illustration)

WATCH: Loved ones call for hostage David Cunio's release on his second birthday in Hamas captivity

Cunio was kidnapped along with his brother Ariel. The Cunio family said that they received a sign of life from David back in February.

 David Cunio