Revisit Story of October 7th, 2023 in Gaza Envelope

Overview

You will visit the most important sites where the terrorist attack took place on that dark day. You will honor the memory of the 1,250 victims who were murdered that day, as well as approximately 1000 soldiers who fell during the longest war in the history of Israel.

Itinerary

1. Black Arrow Memorial

   about 1 hour drive from Ashdod/1.5 hour from Tel Aviv The "Black Arrow" Memorial is a memorial site to the combat legacy of the paratroopers during the period of retaliatory operations, starting with Operation Kissufim on August 10, 1954 and Operation "Black Arrow" (Operation Gaza) on February 28, 1955, and ending with the Sinai War. 1956

   · 45 min

2. The burned-out vehicle yard stores 1,560 vehicles that were evacuated from the roads and settlements surrounding Gaza in the weeks following the surprise attack on Simchat Torah morning, 10/7/2023. Behind each vehicle is a story about families, children, parents, adults and young people who were at the party or in the surrounding areas. Each story adds another part to the heroic spirit that was revealed in full force, alongside the unimaginable cruelty of that terrible event. You can listen to the stories during a guided tour of the site, or by scanning the codes on the information boards and reading the stories independently.

   · 1 h

3. Until October 7, 2023, the Re'im parking lot was a pastoral place for hiking. A nature party (NOVA) was held there in which 364 men and women were murdered, and 40 more were kidnapped to Gaza. The forest and the party site have been turned into a memorial site and permanent memorial and commemoration installations have been erected there

   · 1 h

4. observatory to the Gaza strip. The hill on which the observatory is located reaches a height of 110 meters above sea level and was known for years as "Kobi Hill", and due to its line of sight to the Gaza Strip, it becomes a very popular reporting point for journalists and the curious during periods of clashes within the framework of the Israel-Gaza Strip conflict. The observatory is home to the "Monument of the Four".

   · 45 min

5. The Sderot police station became, to its detriment, one of the most prominent symbols of the events of October 7. The station was attacked by terrorists and lost 8 of its men (two additional police officers were killed during the fighting at the station), until the district commander decided on Saturday night to demolish the station building, inside which 26 terrorists had barricaded themselves.

   · 45 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

can be in touch before booking the guide will have a sign with the name: "tour with Gil" in Ashdod port - it will by the exit from the ship with a sign with your names too

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• travel time from site to site is included on the total duration
• It is mandatory to specify and update if there are children under the age of 8.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 90 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

Product code: 388320P3

Activity offered by GIl Hagbi via Viator.