‘I Did Not Break’: Former Hostage Arbel Yehud Recounts 482 Days of Horror in Gaza
Arbel Yehud, who spent 482 days in captivity in Gaza, gave harrowing testimony Monday before the Knesset Constitution Committee on Monday, ...
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Farming to Heal: Israel Friends Battling PTSD at Matanya Farm
In the heart of northern Israel, a passionate movement is taking root on a small farm in Balfurya. Matanya Farm and Israel Friends have created a grassroots initiative dedicated to…
Imagine a 14-year-old girl, born with a heart defect, flying across continents—holding on to the hope for one more heartbeat
14-year-old girl with heart defect flies across continents, holding on to hope for one more heartbeat. Moving moment during Israeli delegation visit to
President Herzog meets with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican
President Herzog meets with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican to discuss efforts to secure release of hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Discussions also
Education Committee tours Eshkol Regional Council for start of school year; MK Taieb, chair: It’s our committee’s commitment that this region will be able to thrive, after the crisis that took place here
Members of the Knesset Education Committee tour Eshkol Regional Council as over two million students start the school year. MK Taieb emphasizes commitment to
Committee for the Rights of the Child visits special education school in Yeruham as school year opens; MK Shitrit, chair: “Guaranteeing emotional support for Israel’s children is not a luxury; it is a basic necessity”
Committee for the Rights of the Child visits special education school in Yeruham as school year opens; MK Shitrit emphasizes the necessity of emotional support
PM Netanyahu Opens 2025-2026 School Year at the Begin School in Nof Hagalil
Prime Minister Netanyahu opens 2025-2026 school year at Begin School in Nof Hagalil. Meeting with pupils starting first grade, emphasizing strong start in
We’ve just returned from Ethiopia
Experience the vibrant pulse of Africa’s capital as Ethiopia seeks to connect with Israel through education, employment, innovation, and more. Israeli expertise
PM Netanyahu and his wife met with Sabine Taasa who lost her husband and son in the 7 October massacre
PM Netanyahu and his wife meet with Sabine Taasa, widow of October massacre victims. Global public diplomacy effort underway. Israel vows to defeat Hamas.
Israeli Rabbis, Imams, Patriarchs Unite to Condemn Bloodshed and Protect Life
Israeli religious leaders unite to condemn bloodshed and protect life in historic interfaith gathering. Chief Rabbi Yosef emphasizes shared moral duty.
Israel Expands Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza With Additional Aid Hubs
Israel expands humanitarian efforts in Gaza with new aid hubs opening, bringing total to five. American NGOs to manage distribution centers.
Beyond the Headlines: Record Aid Flows into Gaza Counter Hunger Warnings
Record levels of humanitarian aid flow into Gaza, countering hunger warnings. Over 250 trucks enter daily, ensuring food and medical supplies reach civilians,
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