As we celebrate the return of Ran Gvili’s remains, where are Eli Cohen’s?
More than any other one man, Eli Cohen, an Egyptian-born Jew, earned the Mossad its reputation as one of the best intelligence services in the world, and paved the way for Israel to win on the Golan front in the Six-Day War in June 1967.
Operation Brave Heart: Bringing Home the Last Hostage from Gaza
His return, something that many in Israel thought might be an impossibility, underscored Israel’s unwavering commitment to the principle of leaving no one behind—whether living or fallen.Â
Recovering the Last Hostage in Gaza
In the past several weeks, Ran’s fate and heroism were discussed daily across Israeli media. I feel like I knew him. Perhaps it was fitting that he was the last hostage to be rescued.Â
MK Ohad Tal Says No To Negotiating With Terrorists
A new bill introduced by MK Ohad Tal is setting the stage for a major policy shift regarding prisoner exchanges and hostage negotiations in Israel.
Hostage Omer Shem Tov: How Psalm 20 kept me alive in 505 days of Hamas captivity
“Alone in that darkness, I began to pray. Every day, I spoke to him. I whispered, ‘God, how are you? How was your day? Are you okay?’ And in that darkness, I felt His presence.”
Israel Recovers Fallen Soldier’s Remains as IDF Destroys Hamas Tunnels and Expands Control in Judea and Samaria
Israel has finally brought home the remains of Lt. Hadar Goldin, closing a heartbreaking chapter for his family and the nation. At the same time, Israeli forces uncovered Hamas tunnels in Gaza and advanced major infrastructure projects in Judea and Samaria.
Marking Two Years of War, A New Exhibition Chronicles Israel’s Journey of Healing
It documents the paths of patients treated at Shamir Medical Center since that dark day, from the first hours treating the wounded of the massacre, through the long rehabilitation of soldiers and civilians, to the return and recovery of those freed from captivity.
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.