President Herzog meets with Mayor of New York Eric Adams
President Herzog meets with Mayor of New York Eric Adams to strengthen ties between Israel and the city of New York, expressing gratitude for his unwavering
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‘Hadar Is Home’: Soldier Laid to Rest 11 Years After Killed in Gaza
"Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin laid to rest 11 years after his death in Gaza, bringing closure to a long and painful chapter for his family and the nation."
Israeli Music Icon Matti Caspi Dies at 76 After Battle With Cancer
Israeli music icon Matti Caspi, 76, a profoundly influential composer, died at Ichilov Medical Center after battling cancer. His masterful works shaped Israeli.
17 Israeli-Arab Former Convicted Felons Retrained as Mechanics in New Rehabilitation Program
17 Israeli-Arab former felons have been retrained and certified as auto mechanics through a new rehabilitation program in Be'er Sheva, aiming to reduce.
Trees Planted in Memory of Ran Gvili
Trees planted in Ariel honor heroic officer Ran Gvili, Oct 7 victim. His body, held 843 days in Gaza, was recovered by IDF last week.
Fallen Israeli Soldier Saves Life in Hospital’s 1,000th Lung Transplant
Fallen Israeli soldier Sgt. Maj. (res.) Asael Babad's lungs facilitated the Rabin Medical Center's 1,000th lung transplant, saving Amram Hazan.
‘A Hero of Israel’: Nation Bids Farewell to Last Hostage Ran Gvili
Israel bids a solemn farewell to Ran Gvili, 24, the last Gaza hostage, killed heroically defending Kibbutz Alumim on Oct 7. Thousands mourned the 'Hero of.
Ran Gvili’s Funeral Procession Arrives in Meitar
Master Sgt. Ran Gvili's funeral procession arrives in Meitar, his Negev hometown, as thousands honor the last hostage from Gaza.
Israelis Line Roads in Last Respects to Last Hostage Ran Gvili
Thousands of Israelis paid final respects to Ran Gvili, the last Gaza hostage, whose remains were returned from Gaza. A hero, he saved 100 lives on Oct 7.
Ran Gvili Funeral Procession Departs Camp Shura
Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage from Gaza, begins his funeral procession from Camp Shura to Meitar, drawing crowds along the route.
Police Ceremony for Ran Gvili Underway
Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza, is honored at a ceremony before his funeral procession and burial in his Negev hometown of Meitar.
Holocaust Museums Over-Emphasizing Heroes Risk Distorting History, Experts Warn
Experts warn Holocaust museums risk distorting history by over-emphasizing rescuer stories, blurring the reality of widespread antisemitism, a new Israeli.
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