Kibbutz Nir Oz

Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz after October 7, chairman says

"I didn't think it would take so much time to recover," he said. "We're not giving up. Kibbutz Nir Oz will prosper so that new families will come."

A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Israel-Gaza border, August 5, 2026.
Idan Raichel (left) and Sagui Dekel-Chen embrace on stage at the concert in Nor Oz on Monday night.

Released hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performs songs written in captivity at Kibbutz Nir Oz concert

Argentine President Javier Milley and Yair Horn on July 17.

Argentinian President Milei meets former hostage Iair Horn at memorial cermeony for AMIA attack

DEGANYA ALEF & BET: Plowing a field, 1945.

After 100 years, Israel's kibbutzim are still adapting to war, change, and an uncertain future


Friends of Thai hostage raise flag, place stickers commemorating those still in Hamas captivity

Of the 55 remaining hostages, 19 are residents of Eshkol Regional Council, the council said in a statement.

 Residents of Eshkol Regional Council honor hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli, Thai governments repatriate body of Thai hostage killed in Gaza captivity

“He left a mark on everyone who knew him,” Kibbutz Nir Oz said in a statement.

 A farewell ceremony near the coffin of Thai national Nattapong Pinta, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, outside Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, June 10, 2025.

Teacher, poet, entrepreneur: Who was slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai?

Judy was volunteering on the kibbutz when she heard Gadi playing the flute and fell in love, the kibbutz said.

Former slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai.

'Sharp, gifted musician': Who was Gadi Haggai, the hostage returned from Gaza captivity?

Haggai and his wife had been out walking early on October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked them.

Gadi Haggai against backdrop of Kibbutz Nir Oz. (illustration)

IDF retrieves bodies of hostages Judith Weinstein Haggai, husband Gadi Haggai from Khan Yunis

Nir Oz couple taken hostage on Oct. 7, bodies returned in Khan Yunis operations • Families: Hearts not whole until all hostages come home

Judith Weinstein Haggai, Gadi Haggai. (illustration)

WATCH: Loved ones call for hostage David Cunio's release on his second birthday in Hamas captivity

Cunio was kidnapped along with his brother Ariel. The Cunio family said that they received a sign of life from David back in February.

 David Cunio

Sasha and Elena Troufanov: Hostages' story of faith and survival - opinion

Sasha and Elena Troufanov's harrowing account of survival and a profound reflection on human strength, faith, and the bonds that hold us together.

 Former hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov spoke publicly for the first time on March 1, 2025

Netanyahu planning to attend Beitar-Hapoel Beersheba final, denounced by Kibbutz Nir Oz

The State Cup Final, this year played between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba, will take place at Bloomfield Stadium. It is usually attended by the Israeli President, not the Prime Minister.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. September 7, 2023.

The factory that was brought back together: Nirlat’s moving campaign

The paint company Nirlat, whose factory was completely burned down in Nir Oz, is launching a new campaign that showcases the company’s recovery after October 7.

 Nirlat

Where is gov't? October 7 survivors, freed hostages ask state comptroller

One fourth of the kibbutz were either killed or kidnapped on October 7; of the 59 hostages still held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, 14 are from the Nir Oz.

 State Comptroller Matanyahu Engleman meets with members of Kibbutz Nir Oz on Sunday, May 11, 2025.