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IDF Southern Command Chief Acknowledges October 7 Failures at Eshkol Memorial
Three years after October 7, IDF Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor acknowledged military failures at an Eshkol Regional Council memorial, warning Hamas against further attacks as the community rebuilds.
Eshkol Marks Three Years Since October 7 as IDF Acknowledges Failures
Eshkol Regional Council marked three years since the October 7 massacre with a memorial ceremony, as IDF Southern Command reiterated accountability.

InDnegev Festival Returns to Full Scale in the Southern Desert
The InDnegev Festival returns in full force for its 2026 edition in the Eshkol region, marking its comeback after the October 7 tragedy with five stages and top artists.
Severe Rodent Infestation Spreads Across Gaza Envelope Communities
A severe rodent infestation is plaguing communities in the Gaza envelope near the border. The Eshkol Regional Council has ramped up chemical, biological, and drone extermination efforts.

IDF Southern Command Chief Refocuses on Gaza Security and Resilience
IDF Southern Command Chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor addressed the October 7 trauma and ongoing Gaza operations during a New Year event in the Eshkol Regional Council.
In the Gaza Envelope they demand answers: "If foreign forces are brought into Gaza, what happens on our side?"
Eshkol Regional Council head Michal Ozihou warns that while moves to rehabilitate the Strip and introduce foreign forces are advancing, authorities in the Gaza Envelope are still not receiving a full picture of the security implications. "We are in constant contact with the army, but not with the state." She also warns of the expected load on Route 232 and emphasizes: "The question is whether they...
Who is extorting the meat line in the Gaza Envelope? 4 Rahat residents arrested | First Publication
As part of a police investigation into extortion by threats against an operator of a meat distribution line in the Eshkol Regional Council, four suspects, residents of Rahat in their 30s, were arrested within the council's territory. According to the suspicion, the four threatened the line operator with the aim of preventing his continued activity in the area. The police will request to extend...
"As long as Hamas is not disarmed - there is no room for progress": Head of Eshkol Council attacks the Cabinet
Eshkol Regional Council Head Michal Uziahu has criticized the Security Cabinet's decision to launch a "Peace Council" pilot in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed. She stated that for Gaza envelope residents, this is a fundamental security issue rather than a political one.