'I prayed for global peace'
NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave: I prayed for global peace
Adams previously revealed that he visits the Rebbe’s grave often.
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Bereavement amid uncertainty:
Grieving in uncertainty: Families of deceased hostages face trauma, loss, and neglect
New report reveals severe mental and physical toll on families of deceased hostages. Urgent findings presented in special Zoom briefing with health experts and parents of a hostage.
Bibas family:
Bibas family: 'Entire country has become casualty officers knocking on our door'
Ofri Bibas, the sister of Yarden Bibas, expressed anger over the publication of the list of names of the four hostages whose bodies will be returned tomorrow without the publication being coordinated with their families.
Suspected terror attack:
Suspected terror attack: Woman attacked with ax in Jerusalem's Old City
A woman of about 50 moderately wounded in the Old City of Jerusalem after being attacked by a man armed with an ax.
Due to hostages' return:
Due to hostages' return: IDF Chief of Staff ends US visit early
During his official visit, Halevi held a series of meetings with senior officials in the United States Armed Forces.
Yamas and IDF eliminate three terrorists in Samaria
Following ISA intelligence, Yamas and IDF soldiers eliminated three wanted terrorists in the area of Al Fara, who sold weapons for terror purposes.
Defense Minister Katz:
Maj. Gen. Amir Baram appointed Defense Min. Dir. General
Defense Minister Israel Katz decided today to appoint Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General Amir Baram, to the position of Director General of the Ministry of Defense.
Herzog in Rome:
Herzog in Rome: 'These days are a wake-up call for the entire family of nations'
President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Italy today, with an address at a historic gathering of the Jewish community at the Great Synagogue of Rome.
Foreign Minister:
Foreign Minister: 'Serbia stood by us in our difficult time'
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar met in Jerusalem with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Marko Đurić and thanked him for Serbia’s support of Israel, which was demonstrated not only in words but also in deeds.
Enlistment controversy:
Haredi enlistment controversy: Karliner Rebbe attacked with teargas
Extremists attacked car of Karlin-Stolin Rebbe, who they accused of encouraging haredi enlistment in the IDF, with teargas.
Knesset approves:
Knesset approves: Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel
The Knesset approved the expansion of the Entry Law to prohibit the entry of those who deny the Holocaust or the October 7th Massacre, as well as those who support the international prosecution of Israelis for security activities.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'
PM tells nation the return of the bodies of four hostages will be extremely painful. 'The heart of the entire world needs to be torn, because here we see who we are dealing with, what we are dealing with, what monsters we are dealing with.'
Syrian Jews return to Damascus for 1st time in 30 years
30 years after they left the country, Rabbi Joseph Hamra and his son Henry visited Damascus and read from a Torah scroll inside a synagogue.
Egypt:
Egypt: For 1st time in over a century, new tomb of ancient pharaoh found
Egyptian antiquities authority say they found the tomb of King Thutmose II, an ancestor of Tutankhamun, in the first such find since 1922.
While hostages suffer
While hostages suffer | Photos: Gaza's market returns to full operation
The market in Gaza City's "Palestine Square" returned to full operation with stalls full of fruits, vegetables, snacks, meat, and various housewares.
Kaddish and Psalms in Gaza:
Kaddish and Psalms in Gaza: IDF prepares to receive deceased hostages from Hamas
The IDF will receive the bodies of four slain hostages in the Gaza Strip with a full military ceremony.
Report:
Report: Trump administration freezes funding for PA security forces
According to the report, the freeze is part of a larger freeze in foreign assistance ordered by the President.
One detained
Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy' - one detained
A woman from central Israel was detained after she allegedly posted a mock obituary for Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote: 'This is my dream.'
Haredi minister to Keith Siegel:
Haredi minister to Keith Siegel: I will continue to support every deal
Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf meets release hostage Keith Siegel at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, says his thoughts are always with the hostages still in Gaza. 'Your descriptions support what we knew - this is a matter of life-and-death, and about saving lives.'
'I'm ok'
Hostage Nimrod Cohen sent a message to his parents: 'I'm ok'
Yehuda Cohen says his son sent him a message with two hostages who were recently released.
Hamas moved up the release?
Hamas moved up the release? 'New level of absurdity and reverberating propaganda'
Source in Prime Minister's Office says Hamas agreement to release six living hostages on Saturday stems from decision to make changes to negotiating team.
Jewish blood on their hands:
Jewish blood on their hands: Ari Fuld's murderer among terrorists to be released
Nael Barghouti, who murdered Mordechai Yekuel in 1978, and Abu Ghanem, convicted of murders of Haim Haviv, Alon Govberg, and Richard Lakin, in 2015, among terrorists to be released in hostage deal.
'Horrific news'
'Horrific news' | Chris Kenny tears up while reporting on Bibas family hostages
Sky News host Chris Kenny fights tears as he reports on Hamas' announcement that the bodies of Shiri Bibas and young sons Ariel and Kfir will be returned on Thursday.
High Court:
High Court: Arabs may cultivate land near Jewish village in Hebron Hills
High Court rules Arabs are permitted to cultivate land near Carmel, overriding prohibition by military sources for security reasons.
Jerusalem rabbi hospitalized in 'very serious' condition
Rabbi Aryeh Stern, former chief rabbi of Jerusalem, hospitalized in 'very serious' condition, public is asked to pray for his recovery.
In first:
In first, Jewish studies approved as academic degree in Hungary
Hungarian Minister of Education Balázs Hankó approves Jewish Studies as an academic degree program. 'Hungary provides a rare haven of religious freedom amid rising antisemitism across Europe.'
Romi Gonen shares: Thankful for chance to live my life anew
Romi Gonen, released last month from Hamas captivity, gives thanks for her release and a second chance at life. 'Thankful for the merit of living this life anew, with an appreciation for every little thing.'
Rabbi Abergel: Draft haredim who are not studying Torah
Rabbi Haim Yosef David Abergel, head of a community in Netivot, calls on haredim who are not seriously learning Torah to enlist in the IDF's new haredi brigade.
Sde Teiman:
Sde Teiman: Indictment filed against five Force 100 reservists
Military Prosecution files indictment against five Force 100 soldiers for severely abusing Nukhba terrorist at the Sde Teiman security facility in July 2024.
Four arrested after 30 Breslov hasidim attempt to enter Lebanon
Police officers arrest four Breslov hasidim who illegally crossed into Lebanese territory and hurled rocks at IDF forces who neared them.
500 days in Hamas captivity:
500 days in Hamas captivity: Crowds pray for hostages at national event in Washington, DC
Attendees at national prayer event in Washington, DC give standing ovation as released hostage Noa Argamani calls: 'We have to continue to the second stage and make sure all our loved ones come back.'
Released hostage reveals:
Released hostage reveals: 'My brother and I were held together until the last day'
'The only thing I need is for you to bring my brother back,' says released hostage Iair Horn, who was held with his brother Eitan in a Hamas tunnel until his release.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro charged with coup attempt
Brazil’s Prosecutor-General charges former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting coup to remain in power after his 2022 election defeat. 33 other people charged as well.
As part of deal:
As part of deal: Hundreds of Gazans suspected of involvement in October 7 to be released
Under the agreement with Hamas, approximately 1,000 Gazans arrested after October 7 will be released, including Gazans who fired rockets, Hamas officials, and a Gaza resident who held hostages.
US envoy urges Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov
Adam Boehler, US Envoy for Hostages, calls Iraq’s Prime Minister to release Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: He has an opportunity to show the world why he should or should not be prime minister.
Florida:
Man charged after firing at two in Miami Beach, thinking they were Palestinian
Man in Florida charged with two counts of attempted murder after firing multiple shots at two Israeli men in Miami Beach, believing they were Palestinians.
US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
Senate votes 54-45 to confirm Howard Lutnick, billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, as Trump’s Commerce Secretary.
Macron supports Bibas family:
Macron supports Bibas family: France mobilized for the release of all hostages
French President shares photo of Bibas family, after Hamas claims that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas will be returned as part of the release of bodies of hostages: Shiri, Kfir, Ariel. Faces of innocence and love.
International Auschwitz Committee president Marian Turski dies at 98
President of the World Jewish Congress, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder: 'Turski, a man of extraordinary courage, intellect and moral clarity, dedicated his life to ensuring that the world never forgets the horrors of the past.'
Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, met with a US Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC, and with a bipartisan delegation led by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).
