Nova Festival

Controversy erupted in Israel over a planned Boy George concert falsely marketed as benefiting Nova festival survivors, drawing severe condemnation from organizers.

Three years after her daughter Daniela was murdered at the Nova festival, Olga Furman reflects on the agonizing search, her enduring grief, and the establishment of a seaside memorial in Haifa.

Former Nova music festival security chief Elkana Federman revealed he received a warning about potential Gaza turmoil a week before October 7, which he passed up to military authorities.

Remembering Ben Binyamin Cohen, a victim of the October 7 Nova festival attack, through his family's cherished recipe for traditional Aruq herb patties.

Ahead of her memorial performance, Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael shared an emotional Instagram post reflecting on her three-year recovery journey, the ongoing national trauma, and her path back to life.

American-Jewish music mogul Scooter Braun reminded his 3.6 million Instagram followers of the October 7 atrocities, sharing tributes to Nova festival victims.

Former Nova festival hostage Itai Regev has joined the cast of the upcoming season of the hit reality show "Goalstar". In a powerful promo clip, Regev recounts the harrowing moments of his October 7 abduction and captivity.

A Nova festival survivor and October 7 widow, Yuval Sharvit Trablus, pleaded with the public not to exploit memorial remembrance for political election campaigns.

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the father of festival victim Inbar Shem-Tov has shared her chilling final text messages as he rushed to rescue her.

Three years after surviving the October 7 Nova music festival massacre, Barak Isaac recounts losing his closest friends, escaping a bomb shelter, and his ongoing path of resilience and recovery.

Three years after October 7, former Hamas hostage Mia Schem shared a touching tribute on Instagram, thanking IDF soldiers for her return while mourning those who perished and remain in captivity.

Three Nova festival survivors who met by chance during the October 7 massacre formed an unbreakable bond after escaping together in a tiny car under heavy fire.

Sivan Simcha-Cohen recounts surviving the October 7 Nova festival massacre, where her partner Yaniv Sarodi drove wounded survivors under fire before being killed.

Family and friends marked what would have been the 46th birthday of murdered footballer Lior Asulin with a celebration of life, remembering his vibrant spirit.

Elkana Federman, former security chief of the Nova festival and October 7 survivor, has filed a lawsuit in Jerusalem against former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, alleging gross negligence.

Nova festival survivor and former captive Bar Kuperstein returned to the Re'im site on Tuesday to lay tefillin in memory of the October 7 victims.

Oz Davidian saved 120 lives by driving into the Nova music festival massacre zone 15 times on October 7, 2023. Three years later, he opens up about his ongoing battle with PTSD and his enduring bond with the survivors.

Eran Litman, whose daughter was murdered at the Nova festival, confronted revellers celebrating at the massacre site, sparking intense public debate over memorial site etiquette.

Hundreds gathered at the Nova site near Re'im for Simchat Torah events, sparking controversy as some bereaved families protested holding celebrations at the massacre memorial.

Thousands gathered at the Nova site in Re'im for prayers led by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, amid debates over memorial guidelines and celebrations at the October 7 site.

A new musical project in Israel features the recorded voice of the late Aner Shapira, an IDF soldier and artist who heroically saved lives on October 7.

The Burgerim fast-food chain and the family of slain IDF officer Libi Cohen-Meguri have launched a commemorative burger box, with proceeds benefiting her memorial association.

American-Jewish director Kevin S. Bright, co-creator of Friends, visited Israel's border communities and the Nova festival site ahead of his new documentary, The Bridge, which chronicles October 7 survivors healing through music.

Yael Bar Zohar shared an emotional clip from her documentary journey to Boston, opening up about the murder of her nephew Ilai Baram at the Nova festival and urging Jewish youth abroad to keep breathing.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court recognized Karin Giz as the common-law spouse of Shachar Ben Naim, killed at the Nova festival, overturning a Bituach Leumi decision. The court ruled that despite turbulence and a temporary crisis, they met the legal criteria.

Renowned Israeli musician Banya Barbi shares his personal journey of spiritual growth, his unconventional childhood, and how music serves as a tool for healing and unity.

A delegation of six ambassadors from countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific visited near the Gaza border and other locations in Israel. The Gambian ambassador: "Now I truly understand what you went through on October 7." The ambassador from Fiji offered to send engineers to assist in the rehabilitation of kibbutzim in the Gaza envelope.

Nathan Kuperwasser was walking his dog at the market in Acre when, following a dispute between dogs, two young men attacked him with punches. He described: "Two brothers over one meter ninety tall arrived and tried to set their pit bull on me." The police managed to track down the attackers and arrest them.

Elkana Federman, who was wounded by gunfire while providing security at the Nova festival on October 7, has completed the registration of the "Tkuma" party, which will appeal to the right-wing public. "The generation required to fight for the country must be part of the decisions about its future."

Three years after the disaster, Nova survivors describe a series of humiliations in medical committees and inconceivable bureaucratic demands to receive the disability percentages they are entitled to.

Two years have passed since the news was cleared for publication regarding the murder in captivity of the six hostages in a tunnel in Rafah. The harrowing footage from the depths of the earth, the stories of heroism and camaraderie before the end — and the national wound that remains open. We remember Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Staff...

After going through everything, Elia Cohen and Ziv Avod finally managed to stand together under the chuppah. In their first joint interview as a married couple, they shared with Ofira Ohana-Sari about their relationship after captivity, the moments of trauma that still haunt Elia even today, and their choice to move forward despite everything.

Former hostage Avinatan Or, who spent 738 days in Hamas captivity, has announced the release of his book "Through the Earth." He was kidnapped on October 7 along with Noa Argamani.

Bohbot, who returned last October after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and his wife Rivka welcomed their daughter this morning, a little sister to their firstborn son, Raem.

Eliya Cohen was in Hamas captivity while Ziv Avod fought for him globally, using her dresses as a symbol of the struggle. After severe injury, grueling rehabilitation, and dismantling emotional barriers, they stood together under the chuppah. "The picture of us standing here is our victory over the bad guys."

Organizers of the Fuckparade, a long-standing techno event in Berlin, published a statement on the event's official Facebook page addressing Israel at length. "Hamas killed 411 people at the Nova festival and took 43 hostages, this is not a war of freedom." The 27th edition of the parade took place last Saturday, with thousands of people participating under the message "Against commercialization...

Rami Davidian, who saved many people from the massacre area at the Nova festival, talks about dealing with trauma, his close relationship with Adva Dadon and Ofira Asayag, and the conflict with Naor Zion: "It crushes me, he is using my name. This is not my way of fighting wars."

Three survivors of captivity, Bar Kuperstein, Eitan Mor, and Rom Braslavsky, visited the Nova festival site in Re'im to commemorate their security team colleague, Elyakim Libman. The three worked together providing security at the party and were kidnapped to the Gaza Strip during the attack.

Almost three years after surviving the hell at the Nova festival under heavy fire, the daughter of the Minister of Transport is embarking on a new path and celebrating an especially moving family moment.

Maayan Adam shared with her hundreds of thousands of followers the nerve-wracking moments after her toddler daughter required urgent medical tests and a likely upcoming surgery.

Adi Gindi Grishpon was looking for her sister when a terrorist answered the phone and shouted "Jahannam" (Hell), and Shelly Meshal Yogev heard her daughter Libi saying goodbye to the family to the sound of gunfire. Despite the mental injury and trauma, the state refuses to recognize them and other family members as victims of hostilities solely due to an outdated law requiring physical presence at...

Hostage survivor Bar Kupershtein and his partner celebrated their housewarming this Tuesday. In a moving Instagram video, the couple was seen affixing a mezuzah, with Kupershtein reciting the "Shehecheyanu" blessing. His call for help in furnishing the new apartment was met with an overwhelming response from the public.

Mapel Adam, who was murdered at the Nova festival, transformed her childhood experience with bullying into a lifelong mission of kindness. Her mother, Yona Adam, will present a lecture at a children's theater festival in Beer Sheva, focusing on Mapel's values of unconditional acceptance and giving.

Almost three years after October 7, the families of the murdered were exposed to an investigation into the final hours of their loved ones. Menashe Mansouri, who lost his two daughters, stated: "I received a slap in the face. They tell us about liquidations and 'absolute victory', and then you see the real numbers." According to him, the IDF identified most of the terrorists who arrived at the...

In a candid interview, the father of the late Shani Louk recalls the days of anxiety: the photo he received from a friend, the moment he recognized his daughter's tattoos, and the discovery by ZAKA volunteers who stopped on the side of the road. "The hardest thing is sitting on Friday night with the family"

The son of former minister Amnon Cohen was arrested after a loaded handgun with no serial number and drugs were found in his car. During interrogation, he explained: 'My partner was murdered, since then I have been carrying a handgun for self-defense.'

Nissim Louk, father of the late Shani Louk, murdered in the October 7 massacre, commented during an interview on 103FM on his encounter with Minister Miri Regev: "She was surprised and immediately entered her trailer."

The absence of a State Comptroller since July 2026 is blocking the publication of audit reports, including those regarding the Nova festival security. The appointment is currently stalled due to political tensions and the upcoming election cycle.

Bar Asraf took his own life next to the grave of his friend Liron Barda, who was murdered at the Nova festival. His sister-in-law told 103fm that days earlier he had celebrated his brother's wedding and seemed happy, but had carried deep pain since the murder.

According to the indictment, the 22-year-old repeatedly ignored the victim's refusals, forced his way into her home, and committed sexual assault. Following the attack, he apologized and asked if she had enjoyed it. The prosecution has stated that he poses a clear danger to the public.