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"He said: 'Dad, they are here, they broke the door'": Head of Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council recalls moments of fear
The personal tragedy that befell Uri Epstein on October 7, in which he lost his mother, son, and two brothers-in-law, led him to head the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council in its most difficult moments. In an interview, he recalls the morning he spent with his daughter in the safe room, and warns that the senior command's disregard for the collapse of trust in the IDF will lead to an existential...

Harel Wizel and TERMINAL X Launch Commemorative Collection for Amir Fisher
Fashion chain TERMINAL X has released a unique commemorative collection dedicated to the memory of Staff Sergeant Amir Fisher (of blessed memory), featuring designs inspired by his personal style and tattoos.

Bypassing the Ministry of Heritage: KKL to fund Gaza Envelope memorials without veto power
The KKL board of directors approved a 110 million shekel aid package for rehabilitation and commemoration in the south. Against the backdrop of Minister Amichai Eliyahu's demand for involvement in the nature of the commemoration in Kfar Aza, the fund will allocate 15 million shekels to the kibbutz and anchor full freedom of choice for the community in the agreement. KKL Chairman: "Wherever the...
The smile, the glasses, and the story behind them: Eli Alkabetz chosen for modeling
Three weeks before October 7, Eli was born, whom her aunt, the late Sivan Alkabetz, did not get to meet. Now, after the family tragedy, the little girl has been chosen for modeling — and the family sees this as a choice for life and hope.

Ministry of Heritage to Kibbutz Kfar Aza: Budget for October 7 Commemoration Contingent on Government Control
Kibbutz Kfar Aza developed a plan to commemorate the October 7 massacre, but the Ministry of Heritage, led by Minister Amichai Eliyahu, offered a meager budget conditional on holding veto power over the commemoration's content. The kibbutz leadership rejected this, stating the government's only claim is to the failure itself. KKL-JNF has stepped in to provide 15 million shekels for the project.

From Kfar Aza to the Global Market: Kafrit Group Reaches 1.3 Billion Shekels in Turnover
From a factory in the Negev to ten production sites worldwide: Kafrit Group reports impressive figures, including approximately 800 employees and a production capacity of 167,000 tons. Details on the Israeli industrial powerhouse that continues to expand.

State supports Kfar Aza kibbutz decision to demolish 'Dor Tza'ir' neighborhood
Despite previous efforts by some officials to preserve the 'Dor Tza'ir' neighborhood in Kfar Aza, the state has officially informed the Supreme Court that it supports the residents' decision to demolish it and relocate the memorial. The entrance to the site is currently being moved outside the kibbutz boundaries, and a 'green fence' will be installed to separate it from the community.

Thieves raided the coffee cart that was burned on 7/10 and rehabilitated: "I've reached my limit"
Hagai Horowitz, who rebuilt his coffee cart after it was burned by terrorists on October 7, is now facing closure due to repeated thefts, vandalism, and bureaucratic decisions by the regional council that moved his business from its original, popular location.