Nir Oz kibbutz rebuilds three years after Oct 7 attack, 120 residents return

Three years after the October 7 attack that killed or kidnapped a third of Nir Oz's residents, the kibbutz is rebuilding: 120 residents now sleep there nightly, 220 new housing units are under construction, and community services have resumed. The return is partial, with some residents choosing to leave permanently, reflecting the ongoing trauma and demographic uncertainty. This marks a significant step in post-conflict recovery in southern Israel, though the community's long-term viability remains unclear.