Residents of Nir Oz are grappling with how to rebuild their community three years after the kibbutz was destroyed in the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October. Some survivors have returned to live there, while the community continues to deal with the consequences of the assault.
Forty-seven people were killed in the attack and 76 were taken hostage. The deaths and abductions have left a lasting impact on Nir Oz and its residents as they consider the future of the kibbutz.
For those who have gone back, returning home means living in a place that was devastated during the attacks. The community now faces difficult questions over how it can be rebuilt and what its future should look like.
Three years on, the survivors’ return marks an effort to re-establish life at Nir Oz, but the process remains closely tied to the destruction and loss suffered on 7 October. Residents continue to confront the practical and emotional challenge of rebuilding their community.
