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Family in despair over father in Gaza captivity
April 19, 2024 — “I devote all my time and energy to the hostage release cause. It beats sitting at home and worrying myself sick,” says Rotem Cooper.
Harrowing footage shows moments of Yarden Bibas' kidnaping
April 18, 2024 — A recent video depicts Yarden encircled by Hamas militants, with Gazans violently assaulting him as they forcibly guide him towards the Gaza Strip at gunpoint. Viewer discretion is advised.
Mother of Israeli-American hostage Goldberg-Polin named to Time’s influential list
April 18, 2024 — Additional Jewish figures featured in the US magazine’s list of the 100 ‘most influential’ people include comedian Alex Edelman, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, and music producer Jack Antonoff.
Be’eri farmer who lost his wife, son and leg on Oct. 7 returns to his fields
April 17, 2024 — “We underwent a tragedy. But you can’t change the past; only the future,” says Avida Bachar.
WATCH: Exploring the IDF’s Elite Undercover Counterterrorism Unit
April 17, 2024 — The IDF’s Duvdevan Unit is highly esteemed for its expertise in counter-terrorism operations, particularly for its proficiency in undercover missions and precision arrests in the Judea and Samaria region.
Terror victim Binyamin Achimeir, 14, laid to rest in Jerusalem
April 15, 2024 — The IDF continues to search for the perpetrators.
Mothers of Youngest Female Hostages Plead for Their Daughters’ Release from Hamas Captivity
April 12, 2024 — The mothers of the five youngest female hostages, who are still held by Hamas, make a heartfelt plea from their daughters’ bedrooms for their release.
IDF retrieves body of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir from Khan Younis in special op
April 12, 2024 — Katzir was physically and mentally tortured, murdered in January by PIJ, report states.
New Oct. 7 video emerges of kidnapped Israeli women: ‘Even worse than we imagined’
April 12, 2024 — Newly emerged video shot by Hamas terrorists showing the capture of female Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border has been described as “hard to watch” by Israeli media, report notes.
Fallen soldier's widow welcomes daughter months after his death
April 11, 2024 — Esti Ilani, the spouse of Sergeant Major (res.) Gideon Ilani, welcomes their seventh child into the world four months following his tragic death in combat in Gaza. “We believe her father watches over her from above,” remarks the grandfather.
Israeli Racecar Driver Pays Special Tribute to Hostages
April 11, 2024 — Israeli F4 driver Ariel Elkin declined to raise his trophy in celebration, instead raising his helmet covered in pro-Israel decals.
Israeli university harnesses AI to decrypt fragmented ancient Hebrew and Aramaic texts
April 10, 2024 — The students use the AI model to decipher centuries-old inscriptions, which have been marred over time.