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Women from Kibbutz Nir Oz close to the Gaza border meet with HaGal Sheli for a surfing lesson on the Ashkelon coast, September 3, 2025. (Courtesy of HaGal Sheli)
December 4, 2025, 9:12 am
Riding the waves, Gaza border survivors meet fears head on by learning to surf
One in three survivors of the massacre at Nir Oz are surfing with HaGal Sheli, which has served thousands of Gaza border locals and recently opened a center at Zikim Beach
By Sue Surkes
Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels and supplies from aid trucks near the Zikim border crossing between Israel and Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, August 18, 2025. (Khalil Kahlout/ Flash90)
November 12, 2025, 2:17 pm
Israel reopens northern Gaza border crossing for humanitarian aid deliveries
Zikim was closed on September 12 during IDF operation to capture Gaza City and remained shut despite October 10 ceasefire, cutting off nearly all aid to the enclave’s north
By Nurit Yohanan and Agencies
Beachgoers pass time on Zikim Beach in southern Israel, the site of a massacre during Hamas's October 7, 2023, days after reopening to visitors, on October 21, 2025. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
October 23, 2025, 9:38 pm
As Zikim reopens for first time since massacre, beach vibes can’t keep traumas at bay
Still haunted by memories of October 7, some locals return to site of seaborne attack, now reopened after two years and NIS 20 million renovation. Opening ceremony postponed at request of bereaved
By Charlie Summers
The rebuilt and upgraded Zikim Beach, in a handout photo issued on October 15, 2025. (Hof Ashkelon Regional Council and Tekuma Directorate.
October 15, 2025, 1:59 pm
In first since October 7 massacre, IDF reopening Zikim Beach near Gaza border
Popular beach to be open to public from Thursday during daylight hours, following major renovations; 17 civilians and 1 soldier were killed there during Hamas attack 2 years ago
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Hamas terrorists move towards the Erez crossing between Israel and the northern Gaza Strip, during the terror group's onslaught on October 7, 2023. (Mohammed ABED / AFP)
September 2, 2025, 6:36 pm
Brave actions by troops prevented greater losses at coastal outposts on Oct. 7 — probe
At least 15 terrorists were killed as IDF countered the assault on Zikim shooting range and nearby military outposts with coordinated reinforcements; 11 soldiers were killed
By Stav Levaton
Elana Kaminka, mother of Lt. Yannai Kaminka, who fell on October 7, 2023, saving lives at the Zikim IDF base. (courtesy)
May 8, 2025, 1:12 am
What Matters Now to bereaved mother Elana Kaminka: End the Gaza ‘forever war’
Peace activist tirelessly promotes dialog between Israelis and Palestinians — and protests the Netanyahu government, which she holds accountable for her soldier son’s death on Oct. 7
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Troops operating in the Gaza Strip in an undated photo released for publication on May 4, 2025 (Israel Defense Forces)
May 5, 2025, 2:55 pm
Daily Briefing May 5: Day 577 – IDF prepares to conquer and occupy Gaza
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on IDF Gaza plan adopted by the cabinet, failures leading to Sunday’s Houthi ballistic missile impact, and the IDF Oct. 7 probe into Zikim Beach
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Emanuel Fabian
Cpt. Or Moses, who was killed on the Zikim base on October 7, 2023, . (IDF)
April 30, 2025, 1:03 pm
Daily Briefing Apr. 30: Day 572 – IDF commanders who sacrificed themselves to save recruits
In a special Memorial Day episode, military reporter Emanuel Fabian discusses the harrowing IDF probes into the October 7 battles at the Zikim base, Ein Hashlosha and Nir Yitzhak
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Emanuel Fabian
Michael Ben Moshe (Courtesy)
March 30, 2025, 9:27 pm
Michael Ben Moshe, 26: Shin Bet agent exhibited ‘maturity and caring’
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7
By ToI Staff
Abed Ziyadne (Courtesy)
March 23, 2025, 10:57 pm
Abed Ziyadne, 26: Bedouin truck driver was planning his wedding
Murdered by Hamas terrorists on Zikim Beach on October 7
By ToI Staff
John Aslanov (Courtesy)
January 12, 2025, 9:16 pm
John Aslanov, 70: Avid fisherman ‘rich in life experience’
Murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Zikim Beach on October 7
By ToI Staff
Nadav Tayeb (Courtesy)
January 3, 2025, 2:00 pm
Nadav Tayeb, 17: Teen loved woodworking and fishing with friends
Murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Zikim Beach on October 7
By ToI Staff
Avi Hasday (Courtesy)
December 14, 2024, 9:40 pm
Avi Hasday, 53: Solar energy exec who loved to go fishing
Murdered by Hamas terrorists on the Zikim Beach on October 7
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Omri Niv Firshtein (IDF)
November 9, 2024, 10:04 pm
Staff Sgt. Omri Niv Firshtein, 20: Basketball fan and devoted brother
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of the Zikim IDF base on October 7
By ToI Staff
Cpl. Neria Aharon Nagari (IDF)
September 10, 2024, 8:48 pm
Cpl. Neria Aharon Nagari, 18: Rookie soldier who went above and beyond
Killed battling the Hamas invasion of the IDF Zikim base on October 7
By ToI Staff
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