Negev residents report ‘insane gunfire’ for several hours, feel reminded of Oct. 7

Residents in the Negev region near Rahat reported hearing heavy and prolonged gunfire beginning at 6:30 a.m. The timing of the noise deeply unsettled local communities, as it coincided with the exact hour of the Hamas-led massacre on October 7, triggering acute anxiety and flashbacks among residents.

According to police reports cited in the coverage, the source of the persistent gunfire was identified as a violent dispute between families residing in the neighboring Bedouin city. The incident underscored ongoing security sensitivities and the psychological trauma remaining from the events of October 7.