Nahal Oz
Nahal Oz is a kibbutz in southern Israel near the Gaza border. Founded in 1951, the community was hit hard by the October 7 massacre, with residents killed, wounded, and taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. The town had to be evacuated following the attack.
The name Nahal Oz also refers to a nearby IDF base of the same name.
Former hostage Liri Albag detained at JFK, 'still listed as a hostage' in American systems
Liri Albag was taken in for questioning due to her status in American systems claiming that she was still being held hostage.
Naama Levy recounts Hamas captivity: 'There's nowhere to run' to escape explosions
Former hostage Dafna Elaykim reveals she was sexually abused in captivity
OCI honors fallen athlete Eden Nimri with handwritten logo tribute
Nahal Oz survivor reveals harrowing battle against Hamas on Oct. 7
The sole surviving combat IDF soldier told his story to N12 on Sunday about how he survived October 7 as Hamas terrorists infiltrated the base.
Family of Omri Miran permits broadcast of Hamas propaganda footage
The most recent sign of life of Miran was received through an Israeli who was returned from captivity in February.
'I'm scared of what we've become,' former hostage Liri Albag says
Liri Albag, freed from Hamas captivity, responds to online threats and divisions in Israel, reaffirming her fight against Hamas and calling for unity.
Female observers 'indispensable' to Israel's security, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says
He emphasized the importance of the role and the need for more recruitment into the IDF from all populations.
Observers say IDF abandoned Gaza border outpost in 12-hour security lapse
60 observers at the post were left without any protection, and the base gate was open and unsupervised.
Hostage mother releases new footage of Matan Angrest in captivity, kidnapping on Oct. 7
In the released footage, Angrest can be seen surrounded by terrorists on the tank with his uniform ripped off the upper half of his body.
The leader of Kibbutz Nahal Oz shared stories of resilience and vision for the future
Michal Magen honored the women of the Nahal Oz community, highlighting their significant roles in future rebuilding efforts: “Our challenge - rebuild to be even better than before.”
Family of Oct. 7 victim Roni Eshel receive personal belongings recovered from Gaza
The family of IDF observer Roni Eshel received her recovered belongings - her beret from the Nahal Oz outpost and rings found in a northern Gaza home.
'Live like there is no tomorrow', freed hostage Daniella Gilboa shares
"I try to live my life because the phrase 'you only live once' got a different meaning for me this year," said Daniella Gilboa in an Instagram post.
Bereaved families demand answers, call for October 7 inquiry
A state commission of inquiry is the most powerful probe in the legal system and the only type that operates independently of the political echelon.
Hamas releases propaganda video, giving sign of life of Matan Angrest
"Beyond the serious mental state observed in the footage, his right arm no longer functions, his eyes and mouth are asymmetrical, and his nose is broken," his family said.
