Gaza Envelope
Middle Israel: Remember October 7 by building a stronger western Negev - opinion
From destroyed kibbutzim to new memorials, Israel is grappling with how to commemorate October 7 while rebuilding the western Negev and ensuring its communities thrive.
Oct. 7 Gaza border shelters designated antiquities as safeguard against 'clean up' projects
From Nir Oz to the Waves: How Surf Therapy Helped an October 7 Survivor Reclaim Her Inner Strength
The Oct. 7 battle for Sderot still rages in the minds of its survivors
Herzog, first lady, visit Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on day 1,000 since October 7 massacre
"We will continue to plant, to build, to nurture life, and to choose hope. And so our answer is one and the same: to keep planting, building, nurturing life, and choosing hope,” Herzog said.
Tekuma marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 as final communities prepare to return
The Tekuma Administration, whose mandate ends in 2028, has advanced strategic projects with the aim of furthering long-term growth, the report read.
Vast majority of Gaza border residents support creating Oct. 7 national day of remembrance - poll
In addition, 71% support establishing a permanent public participation mechanism involving residents, families, survivors, and representatives of affected communities as a binding legal requirement.
Volunteers from abroad to teach English in Gaza envelope communities
This new initiative launched by ELUL and Homeward, supports schools and educational programs as the region continues to recover from October 7
Southern District Committee approves plan submission for new settlement, named after Oct. 7 soldier
The settlement will be located east of Kibbutz Sa’ad in the Gaza Envelope and will fall under the jurisdiction of the Sdot Negev Regional Council.
Editor's Notes: Kibbutzim are showing Israelis how to bridge the religious divide
“We do not have the privilege of refusing to work together, even when we disagree. If we learn how to do that, we will do good for all of Israeli society," a Kibbutz leader told me.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
From border to anchor
How Israel turns its most vulnerable region into a strategic asset.
Population in Gaza border region surpasses pre-Oct. 7 levels, data show
Over 65,000 people now live in Israel’s Gaza border region, surpassing pre-October 7 figures, as communities rebuild and new residents arrive.
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
