Kibbutz Nir Oz

Israel's 'Red Alert' nominated for Critics Choice Award in Best Foreign Language Series category

The series is named for the phrase that signifies that a missile attack is imminent in Israel, and it dramatizes true stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances on October 7.

Scene in 'Red Alert'.
Released Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes at a ceremony marking rebuilding in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, following the October 7 massacre. August 7, 2025.

'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12

A scene from 'Accidental Happiness.'

TV Time: Israeli television gives glimpse of optimism with 'Accidental Happiness'

Mourners lay slain hostage Amiram Cooper to rest on November 2, 2025.

Kibbutz Nir Oz closes chapter as last hostage returns, continues to await remaining hostages


Kibbutz Nir Oz announces hostage Avraham Munder killed in Gaza captivity

"With profound sorrow, Kibbutz Nir Oz announces the murder of Avraham Munder while held hostage in Gaza, after enduring months of physical and mental torture," the Kibbutz's statement read. 

 Avraham Munder.

Hostage families urge direct negotiations, cite broad Israeli support for deal

The families of hostages urged negotiators directly to finalize a deal, highlighting broad public support in Israel and bypassing government involvement.

 SLOGANS AT a protest in Tel Aviv last Saturday night include calls for releasing the hostages and an early Knesset election. First. the anti-government protesters politicized the military; now, they politicize the hostage families, the writer charges.

Tied up and beaten: Israeli media shares new footage of Gaza hostage's abduction

Hamas previously published a video in mid-November that showed Zalmanovich in critical condition, and his death was declared in December.

 Aryeh Zalmanovich

Eshkol Council head to Knesset: 'We are as stuck as if we are on October 8'

The Eshkol Regional Council was one of the areas devastated on October 7, with many of its communities overrun by Hamas terrorists.

 Charred building in Kibbutz Nir Oz

Mother of two hostages in Gaza: 'I received a sign of life'

David and Ariel Cunio were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz, along with David's wife, Sharon, their three-year-old twin daughters, Emma and Yuli, and Arbel, Ariel's girlfriend.

 David and Ariel Cunio

IDF recovers body of hostage Maya Goren in Gaza military operation

Goren was killed on October 7 and her body was held in Gaza. Her husband was killed on October 7.

Hostage and Missing Families Forum sets up massive display in front of Capitol Hill demanding Netanyahu to sign deal

Netanyahu ignores American-Israeli hostage families' questions in DC meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from hostage families over meeting conduct and delayed negotiations

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset plenum last week.

American hostages' families: Any speech Netanyahu gives to Congress will be a failure without deal

"If he's not coming here to close a deal, then there are enough things that he needs to focus on, including getting the deal done," Jonathan Dekel-Chen said.

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of US-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra held hostage in Gaza since October 7 attack by Hamas, speak on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 17, 2024.

Kibbutz Nir Oz Winery: A heart, a rose, and a glass of wine

Wine is a symbol of life. It is a bedrock of the Judeo-Christian religion and an emblem of Western civilization.

 GIDEN PAUKER, wine lover and winemaker, was murdered by Hamas on Oct. 7. May his memory be a blessing.

From the ashes: Nir Oz paint company Nirlat rebuilds after factory fire on October 7

As they rebuild their business, Nirlat plans to bring additional products from the coating series back to the shelves soon.

 Charred building in Kibbutz Nir Oz