No Hostage Deal or Arms embargo against Israel, Video of hostage released

Families of hostages are pushing for stronger advocacy from both governments and Jewish organizations. Meanwhile, Palestinian Islamic Jihad recently released a video of Russian-Israeli hostage Alexander Troufanov, highlighting the urgent humanitarian needs of hostages held in Gaza since October 2023. Also, the U.S. affirmed its continued arms support for Israel,
Israel rejects Lebanon ceasefire, as PA and Hamas attempt to harm Israel

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon, as Israel aims to dismantle Hezbollah’s capabilities while keeping pressure on Iran. Also, a Palestinian official attributed recent anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam to global frustration with Israel, and unsurprisingly, the IDF found ammunition in a Gaza aid convoy.
Trump may have chosen UN Ambassador, Israel Takes down 1200 Hamas terrorists and gets hit by rockets from Houthis

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the role of U.S. ambassador to the U.N. In Gaza, the IDF reports significant progress against Hamas, capturing or killing 2,000 militants. Meanwhile, missile and drone attacks from Iran-backed groups, including Yemen’s Houthi militia, target Israeli areas.
Wow: Jewish Farmers Vow to Rebuild Gaza Border Farm For 3rd Time

After being forcibly removed from Gaza in 2005, they defied all odds to turn a desolate border territory green. Everything changed again on October 7th.
Knesset approves family deportation law, Israel thwarts Jerusalem attack, and conducts major strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel has intensified its counter-terrorism measures, with the Knesset passing a law to deport families of terrorists who support or fail to report attacks, while security forces successfully thwarted a car-ramming attack near Jerusalem. Israel also targeted Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties among militants and dismantling key terrorist infrastructure.
Israel and its terrorist foes, clarifying legal differences

The alleged Hamas goal of Palestinian “self-determination” is founded on an intended crime, that is, the total “removal” of the Jewish state by attrition and annihilation.
Restoring Israel: A Living Memorial to October 7th Victims

The events of October 7th, 2023, left deep scars on the heart of Israel. Israel, a land where trees have always represented life, hope, and resilience, now faces a landscape scorched by devastation.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah, U.S. Presses for Gaza Aid, and Netanyahu Challenges Macron

Israel resumed airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, hitting a strategic weapons cache. Meanwhile, the White House urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning of possible consequences for U.S. military support. In a separate exchange, Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked French President Macron’s claim that the U.N. created Israel.
J Street Chooses Palestinian State Over the Hostages

The J Street website is filled with demands for setting up a Palestinian state in Israel’s backyard—as soon as possible and whether Israelis like it or not.
Hezbollah Strike Kills Four, Sukkah built in Gaza and Hamas Blocks Civilian Evacuations

Hezbollah’s drone strike on an IDF training base near Binyamina resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers, with dozens more wounded. Meanwhile, IDF soldiers constructed the first sukkah in Gaza since 2005 in preparation for the Sukkot holiday. Additionally, Hamas terrorists are reportedly preventing civilians in Jabalia from evacuating to safer areas, using violence to block their movement.