Operation Iron Swords

October 7 ceremony will be largest memorial event in Israel's history, founders say

The ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, with the participation of hundreds of bereaved families, hostage survivors, and representatives of affected communities.

An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.
Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War


Philadephi or hostages? Either way, Israel is bound to lose - comment

One other thing we do know is that while the Philadelphi-hostages stalemate continues, the remaining hostages are languishing in Gaza.

 Third day of protests following the murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza by Hamas

Hamas releases hostage video, Biden attacks Netanyahu on hostage deal

Court rules strike to end in Israel • car bombing attack thwarted in West Bank • Hersh Goldberg-Polin laid to rest in Jerusalem

 Thousands of mourners attend Hersh Golderg-Polin's funeral on September 2, 2024

Execution of hostages is reason to stand firm on Philadelphi, Netanyahu says

Justice Minister Yariv Levin backed Netanyahu at the security cabinet, stating that it was dangerous to offer concessions after six hostages had been killed in real-time.

 People look photographs of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 5, 2024.

Grief and normalcy collide: Israel mourns as school year begins - analysis

The impact of all of this on the national psyche is profound.

 Mourners react as they pay their respects to Yoram Metzger, one of the six hostages whose bodies were retrieved from Gazan captivity and brought to Israel in a military operation, at his funeral in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, August 22, 2024.

Israeli military secretary was in Moscow to advance hostage deal

Russia has ties with Iran and has quietly engaged in the past in back-channel diplomacy on Israel’s behalf.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Family 'devastated' to discover Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered in captivity

Hersh was described as funny with a dry, dark sense of humor. Hersh was obsessed with soccer and loves electronic music.

 Hersh Goldberg-Polin

IDF retrieves bodies from Gaza, 'Hamas obstacle to hostage deal,' sources charge

IDF kills PIJ commander • Yasser Arafat's nephew and Ehud Olmert reportedly signed agreement to achieve peace, partition Jerusalem, two states

IDF operating in Khan Yunis.

Israel-Hamas war day 328: What's happening in Israel, Gaza?

Hamas Jenin head Wassem Hazem killed • Hamas lists desired prisoners to be released in prospective deal

 AN ISRAELI TANK maneuvers near the Israel-Gaza border, this week. If Israel stopped the war today, Hamas would likely recruit more terrorists and replenish its arms, says the writer.

New school year in Israel: Masa teaching fellows offer hope and connection as war continues

Masa Teaching Fellows program connects diaspora Jews with local students, strengthening ties and providing vital educational support in communities across the country.

 Teaching Fellows program brings volunteers to classrooms, fostering cultural exchange and supporting students.

Israel-Hamas war day 327: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

IDF uncovers terror hub in West Bank mosque during 30 hour operation • Defense Minister Gallant extends war goal to include return of residents to the North

 IDF during counterterrorism operation in the West Bank, released on August 29, 2024