Gaza Envelope (Otef)/Nova Festival Memorial Tour

about the history, geography and strategic importance of the area.

za & hear about the attack by terrorists on paragliders, that brought the war to this peaceful village.

d on October 7 and learn about the 7 young women kidnapped and what happened to them.

adly attack by Hamas, with 102 people murdered & 32 kidnapped into Gaza - 10 of them still there. This community's losses were among the worst that day. You will hear several stories of the horrors that families suffered. We also hear about a hero who gave his life to save his community and learn about what the future holds for this kibbutz. We also go into the bomb shelter by the bus stop where Yuval Rafael, Israel's entrant to Eurovision 2015, was buried under dead bodies for 8 hours.

ber of young people were kidnapped, including Hersh Goldberg. Road 232 has recently been completely resurfaced after devastating damage from rockets, fires & RPGs. We also learn the story of Aner Shapira who gaves his life to save others trapped in the bomb shelter.

We visit the site where Bipin Joshi the heroic Nepalese worker was taken hostage and his friends from Nepal and Thailand were killed. We learn what happened on Kibbutz Alumim that day.

Meet active-duty soldiers & express your support. (If you'd like to make a financial donation to the rest stop, or bring gifts for the soldiers, this is the perfect place to do it)

where 364 young people were killed & 43 kidnapped. The site now serves as a spontaneous memorial where friends & families have created personal memories & tributes to their loved ones.

destroyed vehicles recovered from the attacks - now serving as a temporary memorial. Stories of many of the vehicles' owners are available to read using QR codes erected nearby. These charred vehicles aren't just debris - they carry the stories & heartbreak of the people who once drove them.

Learn the story of Amer Odeh Abu Sabila, a heroic Bedouin construction worker who rescued 2 young girls after their parents were murdered. Amer was shot while saving them, but his bravery ensured the girls’ survival.