Hostage Negotiations Stalled, Hamas Violence Against Civilians, and Israeli Forces Thwart Iranian-Backed Terror

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are stalled after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, with U.S. officials reporting no current discussions. In Gaza, Hamas is shooting at civilians trying to flee, complicating evacuation efforts during IDF operations. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is in Lebanon working to de-escalate tensions with Hezbollah and promote a diplomatic resolution.
In a time of war, Azerbaijan provides hope that coexistence is possible

With a new year underway on the Hebrew calendar, Israel is waging a multi-front war, and the trauma of the October 7 massacre remains all too raw. It leaves supporters of Israel around the world searching for a ray of hope.
October 7th Anniversary Sees Highest-Ever Weekly Total of Antisemitic Incidents Since Holocaust

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released a report last week claiming a staggering rise in antisemitic incidents in the United States over the past year, recording more than 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the US. Over
IDF Redeploys to Gaza, Mossad’s Pager Bombs Revealed, and Jaffa Attack Linked to Security Breach

Israeli forces have redeployed to northern Gaza to counter a Hamas resurgence, with the IDF targeting key terrorist infrastructure. Meanwhile, details have emerged about Mossad’s covert operation using explosive-laden pagers to infiltrate Hezbollah, severely weakening the group. In a separate incident, a breach in Israel’s security fence enabled two attackers from Hebron to enter Jaffa, where they carried out a deadly attack, raising concerns over border security.
For the First Time Since the Second Temple: Shofar Sounded on Temple Mount; Silver Trumpet Sounded as Call to War

This is most probably the first time since the Second Temple stood that the shofar has sounded at Judaism’s holiest site.
Prostration on the Temple Mount: Much Ado About Nothing!

While much of Jewish life has been brought into the realm of books and prayer, a few “devotees” seek to experience holiness in a tangible and direct way. They search for this holiness on the Temple Mount, where it was last seen nearly 2,000 years ago before the destruction of the Second Temple.
Israel’s dangerous bet on deradicalization

The basis of the Palestinian national identity systematically erases all Jewish connection to our ancestral homeland.
Ari Fuld’s Legacy: Defending Israel’s Future

Propaganda, terrorism, and international pressure have constantly overshadowed the brave men and women who dared to call the biblical heartland their home. Their stories are not just tales of survival but of unwavering faith and resilience.
Democrats sabotage efforts to combat antisemitism in Judiciary Committee hearings

The Senate Judiciary Committee opened its hearings on hate crimes on Tuesday, the first of its kind since Palestinian Hamas carried out a massacre in southern Israel on October 7th.Â
Why Giving Away Jerusalem Could Be Israel’s Biggest Mistake

The struggle for control over Jerusalem is fierce. If these areas were handed over to the Palestinians, as many international bodies suggest, it could have catastrophic consequences.