Kibbutz Be'eri

Macklemore cashes in on 'Free Palestine' tour while funding October 7 apologists - opinion

A rapper who says he is being “silenced” sold out a European tour. Part of the money goes to a group that lauded the October 7 attackers as "the men who broke through."

Singer Macklemore performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" show in New York City, US, July 22, 2022.
 BARLEY WAS grown on 250 dunams of Kibbutz Be’eri on the Gaza border – ultimately used to brew Single Beeri, the first beer made with 100% Israeli-grown barley malt.

Brewed with barley from Be’eri's fields, a new Israeli beer brings new life after October 7

Kibbutz Be’eri inaugurated a new bike park, funded by Sylvan Adams, in partnership with the nonprofit Israel Cycling Academy and Kibbutz Be’eri

Be’eri inaugurates new bike park as kibbutz works toward recovery

NIR OZ decided to demolish all its 400 damaged buildings and build from scratch, preserving only sporadic reminders of the carnage, to be integrated in a memorial complex. Here, children of the kibbutz visit their destroyed home one last time before.

Middle Israel: Remember October 7 by building a stronger western Negev - opinion


IDF recovers body of murdered hostage Ilan Weiss in Gaza

The IDF confirmed that it also uncovered findings of what appear to be the remains of an additional hostage whose name has not yet been released.

Ilan Weiss.

Helping families say goodbye: Archaeologists give closure for those lost on October 7

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Archaeolgists proved that preserving memories are a crucial part of Israel's recovery from the October 7 massacre.

THE NEW ‘Rising from the Ashes’ exhibition (pictured) by the Israel Antiquities Authority is designed to be an emotional journey, moving from shock and loss to resurrection and hope.

'A miracle it ended with only minor wounds': IDF soldier wounded by accidental fire from Gaza

A bullet fired from the Gaza Strip lightly wounded an IDF soldier near the Sha’ar Hanegev Junction on Sunday.

 Damage to vehicle from stray fire from Gaza

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report

These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

Returned slain hostage Ofra Keidar laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri

Ofra, 70 years old at the time of her death, was a mother of three and the wife of Shmuel (Sammy) Keidar, who was also murdered in the massacre.

 Ofra Keidar, who was murdered in the October 7 Hamas massacre at Kibbutz Beeri, was laid to rest on June 26, 2025..

Beyond the headlines: A time for gratitude - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 The family of Dr. Yehudit and Eliran Nachum.

Murdered on her morning walk: IDF recovers body of Ofra Keidar from Gaza Strip

Ofra Keidar is believed to be the first member of Kibbutz Be'eri to be murdered and abducted from her kibbutz on October 7.

 Former hostage Ofra Keidar whose body was returned to Israel, June 22, 2025

IDF recovers three hostage bodies from Gaza Strip

The hostages are Yonatan Samerano, Shay Levinson, and Ofra Keidar, who were confirmed dead by the military and held in Hamas captivity since the October 7 massacre. 

 Hostages Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson, who's bodies were recovered from Gaza, June 22, 2025.

WATCH: Caitlyn Jenner visits Kibbutz Be'eri, calls to bring the hostages home

Jenner met with members of the community and heard about the Hamas massacre at the Kibbutz on October 7, 2023. 

 Transgender activist and Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner visits Kibbutz Be'eri

The case for truth: Israel must create a state inquiry into October 7 - opinion

A state commission of inquiry is vital for uncovering the truth behind October 7 and rebuilding trust in the government and its institutions.

 NIR OZ residents arrive to hear the presentation of the military’s findings on the October 7, 2023 massacre that took place at the kibbutz, in March, in Carmei Gat.