Nir Oz

Eitan Horn, a survivor who spent two years in Hamas captivity after being abducted on October 7, 2023, has criticized the Israeli government's financial and state support for returned hostages.

Three years after October 7, a dispute between the Ministry of Heritage and the JNF over memorial plans leaves surviving communities grappling with how to preserve their trauma while rebuilding their lives.

Silvia Cunio from Kibbutz Nir Oz reflects on the 738-day Hamas captivity of her sons David and Ariel, sharing the immense psychological toll of the October 7 attacks and their eventual release.

The company announced the extension of its sponsorship agreement with the "Otef Darom" basketball club from the National League. Omri Lotan, CEO of Nirlat: "For us, this is a meaningful connection that goes far beyond sports sponsorship."

President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal inaugurated the "Bina ba-Lev" center in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Addressing the recent launch of kites from Gaza, the President emphasized that the security of border residents must be the cornerstone of any future arrangement.

The KKL board of directors has approved a 12 million shekel budget to facilitate the relocation of approximately 40 families from Kibbutz Nir Oz to Kibbutz Beit Nir. The project, aimed at rebuilding the community, is now entering its practical phase.

The hostage survivor launched his moving work at a special performance in Kibbutz Nir Oz, which received close support from Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, which also decided to support businesses from the north and reservists.

Sagi Dekel-Chen performed for the first time on the lawn of Kibbutz Nir Oz, presenting nine songs he composed during his 498 days in Hamas captivity. He shared how music served as a vital survival tool during his ordeal.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited the Gaza envelope, accusing the Netanyahu government of abandonment and allowing Hamas to grow stronger. He called for designating Qatar as an enemy state.