Gaza border communities
‘Only the IDF can protect us’: Gaza border residents protest deployment of BoP's Gaza force
Residents who lived through October 7 protested the International Stabilization Force (ISF)’s planned entry into Gaza, citing fears of renewed Hamas attacks.
Kite launched from Gaza found in Nahal Oz, in seventh security breach in less than a month
Israel to Hamas: If kite launches do not stop, IDF will ramp up strikes across Gaza
Four kites cross from Gaza into Israel, southern Israeli officials call for strong IDF response
Kite bearing Arabic writing found near Gaza border as authorities call incident 'crossing red line'
The kite was discovered in Simhoni Forest on Tuesday, weeks after another kite from Gaza was found in Moshav Shuva; local residents voiced concern over Hamas growing stronger.
DocuText film ‘Safe Room’ tells moving account of how strangers transformed into family on Oct. 7
Safe Room is a moving film about a group of strangers who survived the October 7 attack by Hamas and came together in the safe room of Dr. Gedalya Fendel.
Father of slain IDF observer says October 7 terrorists were heard speaking Farsi- report
"We know much more than we did [before] about October 7," Eshel said. "Every day we are learning new things [about it]. So here, we've learned this too."
Gaza border leaders furious, oppose planned security force cuts
Leaders from Sderot and surrounding councils warned that reducing security personnel or readiness could come at a heavy cost for residents.
Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities
Touch the Land will run August 6–22, offering families subsidized agricultural activities, tours, navigation, cycling, and desert night experiences.
From the Nova site to blooming fields: First Race of Hope to launch in Gaza border region
Race of Hope 2026 will take place on October 16 through Gaza border memorial sites, kibbutzim, and fields, with races, local produce, and performances.
'If you need to stab a terrorist, you do': What we can learn from a former hostage - editorial
“I just spoke to him the way they deserve, like the sons of b***** they are,” Buchshtab-Kirscht told Ynet.
Rodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out
Residents have reported finding droppings near children's beds and even incidents where injured residents needed to be hospitalized for proper treatment.
IDF declares closed military zone ahead of Nahala group's march to Gaza with Smotrich, Ben-Gvir
The closed military zone extends from the Yad Mordechai junction, west of Highway 34, to the Sha'ar Hanegev junction, and from there west of Highway 232 to the Kerem Shalom area.
Beyond the Headlines: New synagogue in Kissufim, with the old Torah ark from Gush Katif - opinion
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