A new culinary experience for the residents of Ofakim Deal on funds for Ofakim, Netivot paves way for approval of post-Oct. 7 revival law What we’ve learned: 7 shocking insights from the October 7 reports Kindergarten teacher turned hero on Ofakim’s ‘death street’ The Scientists Massacred in Their Home Ofakim gets NIS 229m after Oct. 7 massacre, but kept off national recovery plan October 7 state ceremony to proceed in Ofakim despite widespread opposition Sderot, Ofakim say ready to participate in state ceremony for October 7 A scarred Ofakim neighborhood grows into a community after October 7 On October 7, MDA’s Ofakim Station turned into an on-site treatment center 'I want to go back': Heroic October 7 survivor Rachel Edri rejects turning her home into a museum Ofakim, a city of lions The restoration begins: Plan approved to transform Ofakim from end to end Sderot, Ofakim will participate in Oct. 7 state memorial — report What if Joseph Trumpeldor could honor the heroes of Ofakim? NBA player, Oct. 7 folk hero to be honored on Independence Day; singer declines 'Rachel from Ofakim': A film of bravery and personal tragedy State comptroller urges PM to finish review of southern communities eligible for aid Master Sgt. Michael Lizmi, 28: Cop was ‘the best father in the world’ Huge alternative Oct. 7 memorial ceremony to be held in Tel Aviv; state event in Ofakim Dr. Victoria & Prof. Sergey Gredeskul, 81: Acclaimed BGU scientists On Oct. 7, 600 Soldiers Deployed In Sderot, 600 In Ofakim,None In Kibbutzim Overrun By Terrorists IAI enters $1.9b G2G agreement with Ministry of Defense The unsung heroes of Ofakim on October 7 Rebuilding lives: JDC's lifeline for Israel’s displaced, traumatized, and front-line communities “AI helps travel agents become more specialized and offer more sophisticated services” Reuven Weisman, 57: Six Day War orphan killed guarding his children Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures is providing a brighter future, against all odds Mariya and Iftah Yahangilov, 61 & 66: Immigrant couple loved travel Avi Zakuto, 53: ‘Handsome, smart and modest’ supermarket manager Bravery in Ofakim: The civilians, police who thwarted Hamas massacre plan How Israeli national hero Savta Rachel Edri saved herself on October 7 They’re sister cities now Tatiana Schnitman, 70: Russian immigrant and avid gardener In Sderot and Ofakim, Israelis put aside traumas to take care of neighbors in need IAI Establishes New Factory in Ofakim Command Sgt. Maj. Yigal Iluz, 56: Veteran cop was ‘larger than life’ Igor Kurtser, 73: Belarusian immigrant who loved to tour Israel One billion NIS for Gaza Envelope residents: NIS 10,000 per family Lilia Kostitsina, 78: Grandmother of 10 loved to tend her garden Tareq Khatib, 44: Garbage truck driver and devoted father of 3 How ordinary citizens became superhuman on October 7: A new book recounts their tales Dreaming of life in Ofakim? City adds thousands of apartments New water park opens in Ofakim after NIS 13 million investment International Bible Contest to feature 'Rachel from Ofakim' who bravely stood up to Hamas terrorists Eliad Ohayon, 23: Volunteered with kids fighting cancer Citizens, including an MK, helped repel Hamas attack in Ofakim Heroic sacrifice: The Israel Police's battle for Ofakim Ofakim mayor details help Gallant promised that never came A major boost for Ofakim: Cisco announces expansion Outside Ofakim, anguished parents seek signs of life from kids stranded in battle zone David Edery, Held Hostage By Hamas In Ofakim On Oct 7, Dies At 68 Finding hope amid the killing fields New details of the rescue from the Supernova festival Middletown NJ and Ofakim, Israel, Forge a Lasting Bond: A Historic Sister City Pact Sgt. Maj. Aharon Farash, 36: Haredi soldier and father of five Ofakim: An Israeli town tries to go back to normal after Hamas killed 53 residents The Israeli Town of Ofakim Has Been Cleared of Terrorists but the Blood and Shock Remain In Ofakim, one woman’s graceful bravery offers precious solace to a grieving nation Saving lives on ‘Death Street’: How an Israeli kindergarten teacher became a battlefield hero on Oct. 7 The woman who beat terrorists with tea and cookies: This is how Rachel Edri became a hero Asher Hershkowitz, 21, OBM The Cookies That Helped Save Rachel Edri From Hamas Terrorists - Recipes - Kosher Recipe Rosa and Yuri Yadgarov, 80 & 78: Immigrant couple from Uzbekistan A patriotic mural was created in honor of this southern city’s heroism Two Days of Unrelenting Fear and Loss in Towns Along Gaza Border Israel Chana, 30: Civilian who ‘saved a whole neighborhood’ Bible contest to feature ‘Rachel from Ofakim,’ who faced down terrorists on Oct. 7 Ofakim siege survivor desperate for information on missing sister, family from nearby Kibbutz Terrorists seize house in Ofakim, negotiations underway for hostages IDF Thwarts Terror Attack at Ofakim Junction Ariel, 30 & Roi Guri, 21: ‘Brave’ brothers who fell protecting city Rachel Edri from Ofakim reveals her counterterrorist cookie recipe 12,000 Apartments approved in Kiryat Shmona and Ofakim: Focusing on security Cpl. Yonatan Elazari, 19: Unarmed trainee went to fight back invasion Michal Zarbailov, 60: Daycare worker was on her way to Dead Sea From Hostage to Pop Icon Alone and Outgunned, Israeli Police Fought Hamas From House to House (Published 2023) Path of Heroines honors the women of war Itzhak Balti, 53: ‘Anchor’ for his three children, who idolized him Edna Malkamo, 45: Therapist who ‘always had a smile on her face’ Ariel Bilya, 28: Slain after helping 10 family members hide Solidarity visit with Israel: British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim Nightmare in Ofakim Residents describe horror in terrorist incursion into Ofakim Avi Hatuel, 52: Rescued family by confronting terrorists For Elderly Russian Speakers in Israel, the Gaza War Presents Special Challenges ‘It was a true massacre’: Survivors recall moments of horror in south Biden set to land, wants to meet hero Ofakim woman Middletown Township and Ofakim City, Israel, Establish Sister City Pact KKL-JNF honors 20 Israeli women for their bravery on Oct. 7 Agreement for 14,000 Ofakim housing units signed Command Sgt. Maj. Roni Abuharon, 39: Always first into battle Israel: A Nation of Heroes Ohad Dahan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away Soldier who played for Ofakim survivors gets scholarship to Rimon Last October 7 Victim Discharged From Hospital, Reunites With Soldiers Who Saved Him Woman who stalled kidnappers returns to scene of 15-hour terror, with UK foreign secretary Emma Poliakov, 83: Great-grandmother who loved to sing