
Gaza Border ("Otef Azza") Solidarity tour
A day of solidarity and commemoration to the those murdered following the October 7 atrocities. We will learn the history of events of this horrific day and pray for the return of the hostages.
The Police Station at Sderot
We will visit the memorial built over the ruins of the police station and learn about the battle between the brave outnumbered policemen and the Hamas terrorists. We will hear the story of Sergeant Major Mor Shakuri who was murdered on the roof of the police station by a Hamas terrorist sniper and of the survival of the young Suissa sisters after their parents were gunned down by the terrorists.
Observatory of the Northern edge of the Gaza Strip
Kobe's Hill: is a strategic observatory on a hilltop that provides a panoramic view from the Mediterranean Sea to Ashkelon, the Erez Crossing and North Gaza (Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, Jabalia). The hill serves as a powerful vantage point for understanding the complex border dynamics.
Burnt Car Lot Memorial
A memorial of of over 800 burnt, bullet-riddled, or crushed vehicles evacuated from the Nova Massacre and “Blood route 232”. Through the ruins of the vehicles, we learn about those murdered and taken hostage. One of the vehicles bears testament to the heroism of Ben Shimoni Z”l. who escaped the Nova party driving 4 others to safety. He returned twice to save more and was murdered during the third rescue attempt.
Nova Memorial
We will visit and bear witness to the sacred ground of remembrance of the young lives filled with hope and music at the Nova festival who were brutally murdered in the largest and most horrific terror attack in Israel’s history. The memorial commemorates each of the of the murdered souls and provides an orientation of what happened on this tragic day.
The Death Shelter in Re’im
This shelter, where 27 people sought refuge became the scene of unimaginable bravery and tragedy. Here, Aner Shapira Z”l who bravely intercepted 7 hand grenades and was murdered by the 8th grenade. Segev Kizhner and Ayelet Arnin who recorded the events as they documented their final moments. And here, Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped .
Kibbuz Nir Oz
We will meet Ran Pauker, one of the founders of the Kibbutz and its legendary landscaper. Ran will share with us the story of the establishment of the Kibbutz, how it became an ecological pearl, October 7 and his vision for resurrection. Ran will escort us through the Kibbutz trails where we will can witness the burnt homes amid the greenery of the place and memorials spread throughout.
*Visit at Kibbutz Nir Oz is intended for groups of 12 people and more
**Solidarity Tour is intended for participants ages 16 and older