Ron Bahat of Kibbutz Nir Oz, who has become the kibbutz's rehabilitation project manager, hopes that the construction and renewal plans he is formulating will convince even the undecided members. He talks about the dilemmas surrounding visits to the demolished kibbutz and the nature of the future commemoration.

Iran told the 15-member Security Council that it reserves the right "to take a decisive response" to the attack, accusing Israel of violating the founding UN Charter, international law, and the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises.

On Oct. 7, my worst nightmare became a reality, with a massive terrorist infiltration. In those moments in the shelter, being in shock while hiding, I wasn't afraid for a moment. My fear for myself was silenced. I only felt immense worry for my parents. 

The officers had been operating a makeshift checkpoint geared towards catching car thieves, according to police. The terrorist, identified as a 26-year-old resident of the adjacent Arab Israeli town of Tira, then drove to the nearby Eliyahu Crossing that leads to Judea and Samaria. He attempted to stab security guards there, who responded by fatally shooting him.

Five were arrested. The dramatic events kicked off when ‎‏Einav Zangauker mother of captive Israeli Matan, took the stage and lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "You are the Pharaoh inflicting the plague of the first-born upon us," she exclaimed. "You've failed. The blood of 1,400 murdered Israelis is on your hands, and 240 have been abducted under your watch."