Kibbutz Nir Oz

'A miracle it ended with only minor wounds': IDF soldier wounded by accidental fire from Gaza

A bullet fired from the Gaza Strip lightly wounded an IDF soldier near the Sha’ar Hanegev Junction on Sunday.

 Damage to vehicle from stray fire from Gaza
Former hostages, Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov announce engagement, July 9, 2025.

Gaza hostage survivors Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen announce engagement

 First red anemone in the western Negev.

Israel's ‘kalaniyot’ still bloom: A symbol of enduring resilience - opinion

A SCENE from ‘52 Days.’

A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today


In Washington, Netanyahu must prioritize bringing home hostages before Iran - editorial

If Netanyahu’s belated pilgrimage to the Gaza periphery communities means anything, it must be that those voices now shape his agenda, not just his social-media feed.

 Israelis protest the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, July 3, 2025.

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.

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

Israel retrieves remains of hostage Aviv Atzili from Khan Yunis

Atzili was recovered alongside Yair Yaakov on Wednesday, but remained unidentified until now.

 Israel retreives remains of Aviv Atzili from Khan Yunis, June 15, 2025.

'I knew this day would come': IDF recovers body of hostage Yair Yaakov, son announces

Kibbutz Nir Oz announced in February 2024 that Yaakov was murdered in Hamas captivity.

 IDF recovers body of hostage Yair Yaakov from the Gaza Strip.

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