Nova music festival

Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder

The lawsuit names UNRWA, a UNRWA employee alleged to have taken part in the attack, and several current and former senior UNRWA officials as defendants.

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.
 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Court sentences two men to 38 months in prison for looting victims of Nova festival massacre

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on the backdrop of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

'Cool!' Ex-hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen recount learning of Hamas leader Sinwar's death

 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Three Israelis sentenced to prison for looting Nova music festival site after October 7


Yuval Raphael pays homage to Theodor Herzl’s iconic Basel photo

The photo of Raphael on Friday was snapped in the same location where Herzl posed in 1901 when he was attending the fifth Zionist Congress.

 Yuval Raphael echoes Theodor Herzl’s pose in Basel.

My Word: Between songs and homecomings - opinion

Supernova massacre survivor Yuval Raphael’s participation in Eurovision symbolizes Israeli resilience amid hostility.

ISRAEL’S REPRESENTATIVE to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael, waves to a crowd in Basel this week.

'I spotted my friends from the bomb shelter': Yuval Raphael reacts to Eurovision semifinal

Raphael recounted spotting her fellow Nova music festival survivors in the audience, cheering her along.

 Yuval Raphael qualified for the Eurovision final in the second semi final on Thursday night.

'Welcome home': Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin share message to Edan Alexander

Jon Polin shared how, since October 7, they have come to know and love the entire Alexander family. “Today, we are celebrating with all of you,” he said.

 Screenshot of Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin.

The case for truth: Israel must create a state inquiry into October 7 - opinion

A state commission of inquiry is vital for uncovering the truth behind October 7 and rebuilding trust in the government and its institutions.

 NIR OZ residents arrive to hear the presentation of the military’s findings on the October 7, 2023 massacre that took place at the kibbutz, in March, in Carmei Gat.

Hostage Yosef-Chaim Ohana claims Elkana Bohbot self-harmed in Hamas propaganda video

In the video, Yosef-Chaim Ohana appears to blame Israeli authorities as being responsible and having blood on their hands.

 L to R: Hostages Yosef-Chaim Ohana, Elkana Bohbot (illustration).

Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael gears up to represent Israel at Eurovision

Many Eurovision fans bet money on the outcome, and bookmakers around the world currently rank Raphael fifth to win, out of 37 competitors.

  Yuval Raphael is representing Israel this year at Basel in the Eurovision song contest

Nova festival massacre documentary ‘We Will Dance Again’ to receive honorary Emmy

The film has also been nominated for an Emmy in two categories: Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary and Outstanding Editing – Documentary.

 YARIV MOZER, director of ‘We Will Dance Again’ with some of the survivors of the Supernova music festival.

Unity Event: Sharon Hazum's initiative together with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation

The Unity Project at the Western Wall combined a Kohanim's blessing and a special prayer dedicated to the hostages and peace in Israel.

 Sharon Hazum

Hamas publishes propaganda video showing sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin

Herkin immigrated to Israel from Ukraine with his mother, Tala—a single mother—and his younger brother, 11-year-old Peter.

 Israeli hostage Maxim Herkin