Kfar Aza
Yonatan Shamriz, brother of deceased hostage, to launch political career
Sources close to Shamriz told Walla that he is "seriously considering" creating his own party to "represent the new generation that has decided to stand up and take responsibility for this country."
The waiting ends in Kfar Aza, but the wounds remain - opinion
TV Time: from stories of October 7 to Baz Luhrmann classics
'Thank you for bringing her back in a coffin': Families of murdered hostages lash out at Netanyahu
'We will never forget': Israel marks two years since October 7 in state ceremonies
A state ceremony commemorating the fallen soldiers in the Israel-Hamas War first took place, and it was followed by a ceremony to remember the civilian victims of October 7 and the war.
Bringing Yuval home: Kfar Aza son, October 7 victim laid to rest in his beloved kibbutz
“Yuval’s dream was to live his whole life in Kfar Aza,” said one of his friends. “Bringing him back home fulfills his lifelong wish.”
Computer of October 7 victim stolen for second time
Sivan’s parents expressed their shock at the theft, calling the incident “a vile act by heartless and conscienceless people who entered the desecrated home where a horrific massacre took place."
No. 35: Alon Futterman - Director Kfar Azza foundation
Rebuilding Israel's south and heading Soroka Hospital's strategic rebuilding, Futterman shows a commitment to resilience and community strength
More than 90 percent of Gaza border residents return as rebuilding advances
Some 62,000 residents have returned to Gaza border communities. Reconstruction continues, with five key areas still in temporary housing.
Alon Futterman to lead strategic growth for Soroka's rehabilitation after Iranian missile strike
Futterman, Director of the Kfar Azza Foundation, will serve as a strategic advisor for South Israel's largest medical center as rebuilding efforts continue.
Grapevine, July 18, 2025: Courting controversy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
‘Part of me stayed in Gaza’: Former hostage Keith Siegel recounts harrowing ordeal to Knesset
“I was there for 484 days. They have been there for 641 days. It is very hard to describe in words the suffering they are enduring,” Siegel said.
Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report
These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.
'Died of a broken heart': Tamar Kutz, one of the founders of Kfar Aza, dies at 82
Tamar's husband, Benny, accompanied her until her last day. The two, veterans and leaders of the kibbutz, lived there their entire adult lives, and raised their children there.
IDF soldier Yona Brief’s life and death: 417-day miracle defying all medical expectations
One of the essential questions that impacts whether Yona might have survived is why he was not evacuated on the first helicopter instead of the second one.
