Kfar Aza

'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.

 A photo of Tamar Kutz next to a picture of her son and his family that were brutally murdered in Kfar Aza on October 7.
 Yona Brief with parents, David and Hazel.

IDF soldier Yona Brief’s life and death: 417-day miracle defying all medical expectations

 Sivan Elkabetz.

Computer belonging to woman murdered on Oct.7 stolen from Kfar Aza

 At the ribbon cutting of a recently renovated Kibbutz Kfar Aza neighborhood for young people.

Thousands of volunteers help renovate, rejuvenate Kfar Aza young adult community


Campaign to renovate basketball court in memory of Kutz family

The outdated court will undergo a complete transformation, turning it into a vibrant educational space that preserves the legacy of Jonathan (16) and Yiftach (14) Kutz.

 JONATHAN AND YIFTACH KUTZ shared a love for sports, specifically basketball. The brothers, along with their parents and sister, were murdered at home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023.

Combat soldiers criticize IDF Oct. 7 Kfar Aza probe - N12

"In my opinion, the investigation does not properly reflect the full scope of the IDF’s operations in Kfar Aza that day," one soldier said.

 Israeli soldiers and journalists walk around the destruction caused by Hamas in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, November 2, 2023

64 killed, 10 captured: Kfar Aza was abandoned on October 7, probe reveals

IDF: 64 killed in Kfar Aza failed by intel, first and second defense lines • 55 were killed before significant Israeli forces had arrived

 Israeli soldiers and journalists walk around the destruction caused by Hamas in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, November 2, 2023

Kfar Aza slams IDF probe, calls October 7 response a 'catastrophic failure'

The community described the probe as “shocking, difficult, and further evidence” of the catastrophic failures that left the kibbutz defenseless.

 An IDF soldier looks at the destruction in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the hardest-hit communities in the October 7 onslaught by Hamas.

Former hostage Keith Siegel urges Trump to boost hostage release efforts

In the video, Keith is seen standing in front of a home that was destroyed on October 7 in Kfar Aza during the Hamas attack.

 Keith Siegel reunites with family after Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

Family of hostage twins Gali and Ziv Berman receive signs of life

The 27-year-old twins, residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, were kidnapped from the Dor Tza'ir neighborhood. They are not included in the first phase of the current hostage deal.

 Hostage families speak at a rally in Tel Aviv, 29 July 2024.

'Wake me up from this nightmare': Keith Siegel's daughter urges deal completion

"In the nightmare, there is a possibility to bring them home, but the decision-makers choose not to," she further wrote. 

 Keith Siegel reunites with family after Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

'Hamas wouldn't let him open his eyes,' brother of freed hostage Keith Siegel says - interview

Keith Siegel spent a staggering six months of his time in Hamas captivity alone, his brother said.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS parade Keith Siegel on a stage during his release from captivity in Gaza City on Saturday. Behind them is the slogan, ‘Nazi Zionism will not win.’ The writer retorts: ‘Who are the real Nazis?’

Keith Siegel learns his son is alive, after fearing the worst for 484 days

As Keith reunites with his family, their ordeal is far from over. The physical and emotional scars left by more than a year in captivity will take time to heal.

 Released Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel embraces her son as she reacts to footage of her husband, Keith Siegel, February 1, 2025

Released hostage Doron Steinbrecher's friend: 'She did not think this day would come'

Yaakobi, who grew up with Steinbrecher at the kibbutz, described the emotional moment she spoke to her friend following her release. 

 Doron Steinbrecher is reunited with her mother Simona.

'Long road to recovery': Relatives of freed hostages speak for the first time

The relatives of the three released hostages issued their first public statements on Monday evening from the Tel Hashomer Hospital in Tel Aviv.

 Relatives of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher at the first public statements