Israel
The girls ask for their dad all the time says Hamas captives mother Silvia Cunio
May 29, 2025 — “I want everyone to stand together. Together, we will win—I want everyone to scream that we need to get the hostages out.”
Make your desert bloom
May 29, 2025 — When we read the Torah portion this Shabbat about transforming individuals into a group and a desert into a city, let’s take the message to heart.
IDF dismantles major terror tunnel in southern Gaza security zone
May 29, 2025 — Southern Gaza Brigade and Yahalom Unit uncover and destroy booby-trapped tunnel with multiple shafts; dozens of terrorists eliminated as IDF expands buffer zone to protect Israeli communities.
700-year-old Bible that sold for millions goes on display This book is returning to the people of Israel
May 29, 2025 — After wandering between countries and continents for many years, the Shem Tov Bible – a rare copy of the bible written in the 14th century and bought at auction for $6.9 million – will arrive at the National Library in Jerusalem as part of a long-term loan
Go be our beacons go be our hope Rachel Goldberg-Polin gives commencement at Yeshiva U
May 29, 2025 — Rachel Goldberg Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American hostage murdered in Hamas captivity, gave a commencement speech to 5000 people at Yeshiva University.
Historic breakthrough IDF reveals Iron Beam-like laser defense shot down dozens of aerial threats
May 29, 2025 — The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers.
Baby of terror victim Tzeela Gez dies from wounds after two weeks in intensive care
May 29, 2025 — The baby had been in critical condition since birth, receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Defense Ministry confirms government approval of 22 new West Bank settlements
May 29, 2025 — Katz, Smotrich hail establishment of new communities, legalization of wildcat outposts as ‘protective wall’ for Israel, boosting ‘hold on Judea and Samaria,’ obstructing path to Palestinian state
Newly released photos show Shavuot celebrations in Israel in the 1930s 40s
May 28, 2025 — Ifat Ovadia-Luski, chair of KKL-JNF, said “they tell the story of the renewal of the Jewish people in their land.”
Eternal capital Israel fetes nations with embassies in Jerusalem
May 28, 2025 — “The entire Israeli government views the transfer of embassies to Jerusalem as the right and just move,” said Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Minister Meir Porush.
IDF announces deployment of new drone boats
May 28, 2025 — These unmanned marine vessels represent a significant reinforcement of defense capabilities in Israel’s economic waters.
Released Israeli hostage Agam Berger tells French FM that diplomatic solutions wont solve existential conflict with Hamas
May 27, 2025 — The released Israeli hostage Agam Berger told French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot that diplomatic solutions will not end the conflict with the radical terrorist organization Hamas, which openly opposes Israel’s very existence.
