Netiv HaAsara massacre
| Netiv HaAsara massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of the October 7 attacks | |
Site of the attack in Israel | |
| Native name | הטבח בנתיב העשרה |
| Location | Netiv HaAsara, Southern District, Israel |
| Coordinates | 31°34′15″N 34°32′22″E / 31.57083°N 34.53944°E |
| Date | 7 October 2023 |
Attack type | Mass shooting, mass murder, war crime |
| Deaths | 17-20 Israelis (including 3 security officers); 1 Hamas fighter |
| Injured | 2 |
| Victims | No hostages taken |
| Perpetrator | Hamas |
The Netiv HaAsara massacre occurred during the October 7 attacks. Three Hamas fighters on paragliders attacked Netiv HaAsara, an Israeli moshav close to the border fence. The militants killed at least 17 people. Before the massacre, the moshav was home to approximately 900 residents. The lengthy response time of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has been criticized by survivors. Additionally, an IDF investigation criticized the conduct of the 37 Israeli soldiers and security officers present, finding that they were unable to stop the massacre.