Israel
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Freed hostage bursts into tears during podcast with grandmother
April 20, 2026 — Freed hostage bursts into tears during podcast with grandmother. Hamas captivity survivor Romi Gonen interviews her grandmother on her new podcast, V1, bursts into tears during interview after hearing that her grandmother has not slept since October 7.
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Israeli embassies diplomats targeted about 30 times since Oct. 7 attacks says Israels FM
April 20, 2026 — Israeli embassies, diplomats targeted about 30 times since Oct. 7 attacks, says Israel’s FM. Gideon Sa’ar spoke ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Hostile Acts.
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Young Jews see rising antisemitism but still believe they can shape the future
April 20, 2026 — Young Jews see rising antisemitism but still believe they can shape the future. Jewish Agency report finds anxiety and optimism rising side by side after Oct. 7, as many young Jews report a stronger connection to Jewish life, Israel and public action; ‘People are driving action and hope because they are concerned,’ says Dr. Shelley Kedar
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Despite war 50000 run in Jerusalem Marathon
April 17, 2026 — Despite war, 50,000 run in Jerusalem Marathon. Runners from Israel and abroad join subdued race following Lebanon truce.
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Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
April 17, 2026 — Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough. New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
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A pocket guide to defiance
April 17, 2026 — A pocket guide to defiance. Hidden in the pages of a World War II air-raid manual lies a mystery — and a daring testimony about brutality and betrayal on the shores of the Holy Land
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Nearly 50 new North American immigrants arrive in Israel before Independence Day
April 16, 2026 — Nearly 50 new North American immigrants arrive in Israel before Independence Day. Arrivals from the US and Canada continue ahead of Yom Ha’atzmaut, with dozens completing aliyah despite ongoing tensions, reflecting steady demand and growing interest in moving to Israel
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IDF seeks to arm itself with FPV assault drones as Hamas Hezbollah conflicts evolve
April 16, 2026 — IDF seeks to arm itself with FPV assault drones as Hamas, Hezbollah conflicts evolve. Among the bidders in the new tender are Ondas Holdings, Xtend, and Robotican
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Intergenerational Holocaust trauma - symptoms recognition
April 15, 2026 — Intergenerational Holocaust trauma – symptoms recognition. In many cases, symptoms surface at the moment of recognition.
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Operation Roaring Lion thwarted Irans plans for nuclear Holocaust Netanyahu says on Yom Hashoah
April 15, 2026 — ‘Operation Roaring Lion’ thwarted Iran’s plans for nuclear Holocaust, Netanyahu says on Yom Hashoah Had the IDF failed to act, “Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan and Parchin might have been remembered eternally in infamy, just like Auschwitz, Treblinka, Majdanek and Sobibor,” said the Israeli premier.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day Honoring victims and celebrating Jewish resilience
April 14, 2026 — Holocaust Remembrance Day: Honoring victims and celebrating Jewish resilience. On Yom Hashoah, objects, letters, and fragments of lives cut short remind us that the Holocaust was not only about death, but about vibrant life.
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From Auschwitz to the Shin Bet The Holocaust survivor whose grandson leads Israels security service
April 14, 2026 — From Auschwitz to the Shin Bet: The Holocaust survivor whose grandson leads Israel’s security service. She slapped an SS officer, endured 90 lashes, and survived the death march – decades later, her grandson leads Israel’s domestic intelligence service.
