Gaza Envelope
Editor's Notes: Kibbutzim are showing Israelis how to bridge the religious divide
“We do not have the privilege of refusing to work together, even when we disagree. If we learn how to do that, we will do good for all of Israeli society," a Kibbutz leader told me.
Gov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
From border to anchor
Population in Gaza border region surpasses pre-Oct. 7 levels, data show
October 7 probe: 35 Hamas terrorists overran Mop Darom base, led to collapse of camp's defense
The investigation concluded that the tenacity and courage of the soldiers and commanders from the Golani Brigade, and reinforcements who arrived to assist, were noteworthy.
Putin, unlike Trump, actually wants a war - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Historians will wonder where Trump's antiwar attitude came from, and how it can be reconciled with Trump’s image as an aspiring fascist.
Kerem Shalom residents respond to IDF's Oct. 7 probe, call for state inquiry
In a statement following the IDF probe into the events of October 7, the members of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom thank the IDF for their investigation, but call for a broad state commission inquiry.
New hotel in Israel: The grandiose project by the man behind Desert Iris
New tourism project in the Gaza Envelope: An agricultural hotel in Kibbutz Urim, initiated by Amram Mitzna. “After October 7th, We want to develop the area, and a hotel is an important step forward."
The residents of Israel's South are our line of defense, they need our support - opinion
It’s time for central Israel to understand: Israel’s resilience depends on the strength of its periphery.
KKL-JNF leads massive effort to save Israel's southern agricultural heartland from collapse
Time is running out: KKL-JNF leads a historic mission to revive Israel’s devastated farming communities.
Sano partners with Gaza bordering kibbutz for pioneering solar project
Despite war challenges, the 1.5M shekel project will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 68% using locally-manufactured solar technology.
Great heaviness melding with tremendous light - opinion
There is a great sense of heaviness here, as I witnessed most directly in Be’eri this week, but there is also tremendous light and hope for the future, as experienced with our brave soldiers on base.
Saving souls for the next generation: How one man saved hundreds of kids on October 7
Rami Davidian's bravery saved over 700 lives during the October 7 attacks – but he'll never forget what he saw.
Resilience Index report showcases ongoing trauma among Western Negev residents one year post-war
Dudi Gabay, chairman of the "New Land": "It is crucial to listen closely to the needs of the residents and implement actions on the ground.”
