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Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva:

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva: 'Music evokes nostalgia'

'People express their emotions differently; they cry or laugh. I write music. That's the language of my soul,' Baruch Levine says about the 10/7 massacre.

Omer Shem Tov's father:

Omer Shem Tov's father to Arutz Sheva: Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Malachi Shem Tov tells Arutz Sheva about his son's resilience in captivity and how Omer worked to maintain his Jewish identity. 'They would recite the Kiddush for five months on a bottle of grape juice that they received.'

Uncle of Hostage:

Uncle of Hostage: 'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

Micha, uncle of hostage Eitan Mor, urges the government to abandon Steve Witkoff's plan, saying that it prolongs the hostages' suffering.

MK Rothman:

MK Rothman: All Zelenskyy has done is attack Israel, so we won't take his side

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From the Netherlands to Israel

Watch the third episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world and talk about the challenges they each face, 'finding it amusing that each side believes that the challenges facing the other are more stressful.'

'I am here thanks to you'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: 'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.

Watch:

Watch: The IDF's nighttime raid in Syria

During one of the recent raids, paratroopers located rifles, ammunition, and other military equipment left behind by the fleeing Syrian regime.

IDF forces on high alert in snowy border areas

IDF forces stationed on Israel's northern border operate under extreme weather conditions, defending Israel against threats from Syria and Lebanon - in the snow.

Released hostage's father:

Released hostage's father: Despite horrors of captivity, Sagui’s resilience shines through

'Pain and sorrow are there, but they cannot overshadow the beauty of this moment; seeing him with his three little girls,' says father of released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen.

Israel Magen Fund:

From Firefighting ATVs to Emergency Gear: Rapid Response by Israel Magen Fund

The Israel Magen Fund quickly supplied critical equipment to soldiers after the October 7th attack, ensuring they had essential gear like fire-fighting tools, helmets, and supplies.

Sister of Hostage:

Sister of Hostage: 'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, gave a video statement apologizing to Kfir and Ariel for not mourning them until Shiri Bibas returns.

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva:

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva: Migration - the only way to solve the terror problem in Gaza

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blasts MK Ofer Cassif, explains how to bring back the hostages, and talks about the bill that will stop the activities of the Palestinian Authority in Israel.

Ancient tale of heritage:

Ancient tale of heritage: Have you visited Jewish Gaza?

Journalist Israel Shapira, author of a book on Gaza tells about the city's Jewish heritage and plans to visit there.

Revival after tragedy:

Revival after tragedy: Planting hope in Southern Israel

Rabbi Avi Berman and Keren Harush of OU Israel, joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast with the Israel Government Tourist Corporation and the Ministry of Heritage at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel.

Israel Police:

Israel Police: 'We were the bulletproof vest, with handguns against AK-47s'

Dean Elsdunne, the international spokesman for the Israel Police, appeared on the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in southern Israel to discuss the police's role in defending against the Hamas invasion.

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'

Donald Trump wrote that Israel would have American backing for any steps taken in response to Hamas not freeing all the hostages on Saturday.

Home Front Command Spokesman:

Home Front Command Spokesman: 'The world must come and see the evil we face as a nation'

IDF Home Front Command spokesman Adam Ittah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss the messages it contains for Israel and the world.

Conference of Presidents CEO:

Conference of Presidents CEO William Daroff: Trump's Gaza plan is a challenge to the world

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, joined Arutz Sheva to speak about the conference's fiftieth annual mission to Israel and the historic events the mission will address.

United Hatzalah VP:

United Hatzalah VP: October 7th forced Jews to see our shared destiny

Dovi Maisel, the Vice President of Operations of United Hatzalah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to speak about the heroism and miracles of October 7th.

Sderot Yeshiva Dean:

Sderot Yeshiva Dean: 'We will not teach about the horrors, but about the heroism'

Rabbi David Fendel, dean of the Sderot Yeshiva, joins the special Arutz Sheva broadcast from at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss his vision of what to remember about the October 7th massacre.

After October 7th:

After October 7th: Sheriffs learn from Jews how to treat the fallen

US National Sheriffs' Association signs agreement with ZAKA, to learn Jewish Law pertaining to dignity to the deceased, after sheriffs visit Israel following October 7th massacre.

Agam Berger's father:

Agam Berger's father: 'The girls prayed and tried to keep Shabbat in captivity'

Shlomi Berger, the father of Agam Berger, who was released from Hamas captivity two weeks ago, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the readjustment to normal life and freedom.

Watch:

Watch: Egoz Unit soldiers discover and destroy a rigged vehicle in Jenin

Over 90 terrorists arrested, 12 weapons confiscated this week in Judea and Samaria; Egoz Unit soldiers destroy rigged vehicle in Jenin operation.

Footage: IDF forces eliminate three terrorists in Samaria

Maglan Unit soldiers eliminate three terrorists in close-quarters combat in Nur Shams; over 210 wanted suspects eliminated thus far as part of Operation Wall of Iron.

Former Hostage:

Former Hostage: 'It was a nightmare, I will not forget IDF's sacrifices'

Former hostage Karina Ariev gave a recorded address to a rally in Hostages Square: 'I do not forget for a moment the sacrifice of the IDF soldiers. Do not forget this unity, it is what saved us.'

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas, they will pay the price

We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Message from the troops:

Message from the troops: 'Shabbat Shalom from frozen Syria!'

Soldiers from Battalion 8551 operating on Mount Hermon at the Syrian border sent a video from the snow-covered mountain.

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump. Rep. Wilson: We know that Netanyahu and Trump will work together to achieve all of the hostages being released. And it will be done very quickly.

Netanyahu in Washington:

Netanyahu in Washington: Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Prime Minister Netanyahu is on his way to Washington as the first foreign leader invited to the White House in President Trump's second term, hoping to negotiate several strategic achievements for Israel.

Netanyahu before leaving to US:

Netanyahu before leaving to US: 'Working with President Trump we could redraw the map'

Netanyahu spoke to the press before boarding his flight to the US ahead of his meeting with the US President.

Ahead of the second stage:

Ahead of the second stage: Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to head negotiations team for second stage of prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says. PM's Office: 'Decisions on negotiations to be made only after PM returns from US.'

Released hostage:

Released hostage: 'I'm here thanks to you, and I'm okay'

Released hostage Doron Steinbrecher tells attendees at Hostages Square rally: 'Thanks to everyone who supported and embraced, thanks to all of the soldiers, and the security forces.'

Netanyahu after hostages' release:

Netanyahu after hostages' release: 'Our steadfast stand proved itself'

'We'll continue to take determined action to bring hostages back home, and achieve all of our objectives for the war,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

Operation Wall of Iron:

Operation Wall of Iron: 150 IEDs destroyed in less than 48 hours

Israeli forces in Jenin and Tulkarm found weapons, destroyed IEDs, and killed 18 terrorists in various engagements.

Davidi Ben Zion:

Davidi Ben Zion: Liri Albag gave us spirit, the war against our enemy will continue

Special interview with Davidi Ben Zion, Dep. Samaria Governor & Chair. of 'Achdut Yisrael'. Ben Zion is a friend of the family of released hostage Liri Albag and he participated in the war in Gaza and Lebanon.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin:

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: I'm happy young women are coming home, grieving for my only son

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of hostage Hersh who was executed by Hamas, shares her feelings about the hostage deal in light of the tragedy that struck her family.

Yechiel Leiter assumes role as Israel's Ambassador to the US

New ambassador dedicates his first day in office to meetings with diplomats at the embassy, thanks them for their dedicated work to strengthen ties between Israel and the United States.

Att. Marc Zell:

Att. Marc Zell: Trump's decision to free up weapons is important for action against Iran

'Donald Trump is a man of principles. Everybody around the world is reassessing their foreign policy and their relationship to the US,' says Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, to Arutz Sheva.

LTG William Boykin:

LTG William Boykin: 'Israel has God and Trump working together'

Retired American Lieutenant William Gerald Jerry Boykin shares why he is so confident that Israel will prevail against both terrorism and international pressure.