Heartbreak and Hope: Israel Marks Two Years Since October 7 with Tragedy, Diplomacy, and Tribute
As Israel marks two years since the October 7 massacre, grief and hope intertwine. A Nova survivo tragically took his own life, while U.S. envoys visited Gaza ahead of a hostage release and a giant American flag was raised to honor President Trump.
Two Years On: Hostage Families, National Remembrance, and Israel’s Ongoing Fight for Life
Two years after the Hamas attacks of October 7, hostage families are urging the Nobel Committee to recognize President Trump’s mediation, as the government releases new casualty data and unveils evidence exposing Hamas’s planned assault.
Netanyahu Holds Firm on Hostage Demands as Israel Weighs Gazan Resettlement and Hamas Hails Australia’s Statehood Recognition
Netanyahu insists the Gaza war will end only with the return of all hostages, as reports emerge of talks to resettle Gazans in South Sudan. Meanwhile, Hamas praises Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, sparking Israeli backlash.
Holy Rebellion: Israeli Youth Choose Tefillin and God in Defiance of their Parents
Young Israelis are defying school administrators to establish prayer stations, while a grieving mother turns her son’s phylacteries into a global mission.
Freed hostage rejoins IDF as army busts terror cells and Boulder firebombing victim dies amid rising antisemitism
Former Hamas hostage Liri Albag is returning to serve in the IDF just months after her release. At the same time, Israeli forces uncovered a terror cell and explosives lab near Ramallah, while in the U.S., the Boulder community is mourning the death of Karen Diamond, an 82-year-old victim of an antisemitic firebombing attack.
Israel Recovers Hostage Bodies in Gaza, Thwarts Terror in Syria, and Warns Egypt Over Protest March to Gaza Border
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two hostages, including Yair Yaakov, during a targeted operation in southern Gaza, as 53 hostages remain in captivity. In separate developments, the IDF arrested Hamas operatives in southern Syria and urged Egypt to prevent an international protest march from reaching the Gaza border.
U.S. Rejects Palestinian Statehood, Hostage Talks See Movement, and France Faces Antisemitic Crime Trial
The U.S. signals a shift away from supporting Palestinian statehood, with Ambassador Mike Huckabee calling it unlikely “in our lifetime.” Meanwhile, hostage negotiations with Hamas show limited progress, and a disturbing antisemitic rape trial in France highlights a broader surge in anti-Jewish violence.
Hostage Release, Weapons Seizure, and Lebanon’s Fight Against Hezbollah
Hamas has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, while Israeli Border Police uncovered a major weapons cache in Bethlehem linked to terrorist groups. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s government is making strides in regaining control of Beirut’s airport from Hezbollah.
Danon Vows No End Without Hostages’ Release, IDF Eliminates Terror Leaders, Pentagon Boosts F-35 Development with $26M Contracts
Israel’s U.N. envoy Danny Danon declared the war with Hamas won’t end while hostages remain, warning against trusting Iran. At the same time, Israeli forces eliminated key terrorists behind the October 7 attacks, as the U.S. approved $26 million in contracts to support Israel’s F-35 fighter jet program.
Hamas Claims Hostage Link Lost, IDF Hits Hezbollah, and U.S. Arson Tied to Palestine Stance
Hamas has claimed it lost contact with the captors of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, and the IDF reports killing a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. In the U.S., a man accused of attacking the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion cited opposition to the state’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.