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Kibbutz Kerem Shalom
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Looking to slow life down and join a kibbutz? It’ll cost you
By
Zev Stub
Once Zionist experiments in communal living, today’s kibbutz communities still have much to offer… for those with the right mindset and deep enough pockets
May 30, 2025, 8:35 am
Looking to slow life down and join a kibbutz? It’ll cost you
Once Zionist experiments in communal living, today’s kibbutz communities still have much to offer… for those with the right mindset and deep enough pockets
By
Zev Stub
May 28, 2025, 6:01 am
IDF, civil defense squad repelled terrorists at Kerem Shalom on Oct. 7, saving residents
Only one civilian wounded during Hamas’s assault on border community during the terror onslaught; dozens of terrorists killed trying to approach the kibbutz
By
Emanuel Fabian
April 1, 2025, 5:00 pm
Open day at religious-secular kibbutz on Gaza border draws 20 families wanting to join
Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, where members fought terrorists in deadly battles on October 7, is a ‘microcosm of Israeli society’ where decisions are reached by ‘listening to one another’
By
Sue Surkes
January 11, 2025, 2:42 pm
IDF says rocket fired from Gaza at border area intercepted; no injuries or damage
Over 30 rockets fired from Strip at Israel in past month; military releases footage of drone strike on cell of terror operatives during operations in northern Gaza’s Jabalia
By
Emanuel Fabian
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ToI Staff
November 10, 2024, 9:58 pm
Amichai Weitzen, 33: High school educator and devoted dad of 5
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on October 7
By
ToI Staff
March 6, 2024, 10:04 pm
Yedidya Raziel, 31: Social worker who fell defending his kibbutz
Killed battling Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on October 7
By
ToI Staff
February 20, 2024, 9:55 pm
Cpt. Tomer Shoham, 23: Platoon commander who was ‘moral and ethical’
Killed fighting Hamas at Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on October 7
By
ToI Staff
January 12, 2024, 2:41 am
For Shaer family, targeted killing of Arouri brings some closure to son’s 2014 murder
Bat-Galim Shaer, mother of son Gil-ad, who was slain by Hamas terrorists in 2014, focuses her energy on building unity and resilience within Israeli society – especially during war
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
November 9, 2023, 9:05 am
Kerem Shalom to move displaced residents to Ashalim; Nir Oz to move to Kiryat Gat
Kerem Shalom to relocate at least until end of school year, while Nir Oz residents, devastated by massacres, to face shift from rural kibbutz to urban space until community rebuilt
By
Michael Horovitz
October 22, 2023, 2:56 pm
Daily Briefing Oct 22: Day 16 of war – what first, toppling Hamas or finding hostages?
Editor David Horovitz on need to maintain long-term goals to prevent future brutal massacres; health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand on chilling morgue visit and stories of heroism
By
ToI Staff
October 19, 2023, 2:03 pm
Bodycams on Hamas gunmen show them easily crossing border barriers en route to kibbutz
Clips show terrorists, some on motorcycles, progressing unopposed through succession of border fences, and their assault on Kerem Shalom, where 12-strong defense team fought back
By
Emanuel Fabian
and
ToI Staff
October 18, 2023, 3:05 pm
Young dad of 6 absorbed blast to protect family in attack on Kerem Shalom
Amichai Shindler, whose older brother was killed in 2010 terror shooting, was severely injured as Hamas terrorists blasted open saferoom door as he held it closed
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
October 12, 2023, 5:17 pm
Two fathers who grew up together died together defending Kerem Shalom
Kibbutz members Amichai Yisrael Witzen, 32, and Moshe Yedidia Raziel (Rosenberg), 31, fought Hamas terrorists for hours. They were shot dead while protecting a family
By
ToI Staff
December 29, 2020, 12:41 am
Rocket sirens blare in south as projectile fired from Gaza fails to cross border
Alarms wail in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, days after 2 rockets were fired into Israel, drawing retaliatory airstrikes
By
ToI Staff
September 14, 2019, 5:11 am
IDF soldier in anti-tunnel unit moves to Gaza border kibbutz, with 28 friends
‘Aleph’ decided to live in Kerem Shalom after seeing that the community was underpopulated and struggling to attract new members due to security threats
By
ToI Staff
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