Intensified IDF actions until Hostages returned, rising aliyah numbers, and Al Jazeera stopped

The Israeli Defense Minister has threatened to escalate military actions against Hamas if the group does not release over 100 hostages. Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Minister is urging the development of a national strategy to accommodate a surge in immigration due to rising global antisemitism. Also, the Palestinian Authority has banned Al Jazeera’s broadcasts in Judea and Samaria.
Fighting and learning together: How a lecturer and student supported each other through the war

Tzur Cohen and Talel Sulimani — a lecturer and student, respectively, at the Jerusalem College of Technology — were drafted in the same reserve unit before the war. In Lebanon, they formed a close friendship, which extended beyond the classroom.
Illegally Constructed Palestinian Resort Endangers Hasmonean PalacesÂ

The archaeological site, located in the western Jericho Valley near Nachal Prat (Wadi Qelt), dates back to the Second Temple period and is of unparalleled historical and scientific significance.
Trump’s Hostage Warning, IDF’s Bold Syria Raid, and Hamas Commander’s Elimination

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated calls for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, as negotiations remain stalled. Meanwhile, the IDF confirmed a daring September raid that destroyed an Iranian missile facility in Syria and announced the elimination of a top Hamas commander responsible for the deadly October 7th.
Light Up Their Night: A Bat Mitzvah Project Brings Hope to IDF Soldiers

When 12-year-old Tzofia Weisz contemplated how to mark her Bat Mitzvah, she looked beyond the usual celebrations of this significant Jewish milestone. With her birthday coinciding with Hanukkah during Israel’s longest war, she turned her attention to those spending their nights defending our homeland – the brave men and women of the IDF.
Jimmy Carter Made the World Un-Safe from TerrorismÂ

To me, Carter was an unrepentant antisemite who made excuses for Arab aggression and terror against Israel. For that alone, and also for using the pulpit of his presidency in exile to spread these messages, I say good riddance.
New Entrance Requirements for Israel Starting January

All travelers must apply for an ETA before visiting Israel starting January 1, 2025
Netanyahu’s strategic decisions, missile interception, and Hamas cyber surveillance uncovered

Netanyahu has indicated that military operations in Gaza will continue after any temporary ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted a missile from Houthi rebels in Yemen, and a significant breach in cybersecurity was revealed, showing that Hamas had extensive access to Israeli security systems.
Your year-end tax-deductible gift will help build Jewish-Christian unity

As 2024 draws to a close, Israel365 stands at the forefront of fostering essential unity between Jewish and Christian communities during one of Israel’s most challenging times.
IDF Achievements: Defeating Terrorist Threats, Securing Borders, and Revitalizing Northern Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have achieved significant milestones in ongoing operations, including dismantling Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in Southern Lebanon, confiscating over 85,000 weapons, and capturing more than 240 Hamas operatives at a Gaza hospital used as a command center