Nova Festival

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.

Journalist Yotam Zimri has asked his followers on X to contribute to the cause of a Nova festival survivor who is struggling to finance her medical treatment: "Any amount, any help, and every shekel will make a huge difference for her."

Bar Bechor Asraf, a resident of Sha'arei Tikva, took his own life at the grave of his close friend, Liron Barda, who was murdered during the October 7, 2023, massacre at the Nova music festival.

Three years after October 7, the Nova community and toMix are launching the "NOVA Live Concert" project. The premiere event will take place in September in Rishon LeZion, opening with a special reunion on the dance floor.

Anna Bongart and her daughter Evelina lost Sofia in the October 7 massacre. Months later, the father, Vladislav, took his own life. Now, the family is struggling against insurance companies that refuse to cover their mortgage.