Israel Bolsters Defense Post-War, Trump Shares Freed Hostage’s Gratitude, and Palestinian Funds for Victims Seized
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz pledged a robust defense against Hezbollah after IDF troops withdrew from southern Lebanon, and President Trump shared a video of freed Israeli hostage Agam Berger thanking him for securing her release. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seized Palestinian Authority funds to aid terror victims.
Hamas Protests U.S. Gaza Plan, Israel Eyes Iran Strikes, and Gaza Food Distribution Falters
Hamas has called for global protests against President Trump’s Gaza relocation plan, as U.S. intelligence indicates Israel might strike Iranian nuclear facilities soon, escalating tensions. Additionally, a study highlights significant distribution challenges for food aid in Gaza, exacerbated by logistical issues and Hamas interference.
Protester disrupts Super Bowl, displaying Palestinian flag
A protester waving a Palestinian flag attached to a Sudanese flag with the words “Gaza” and “Sudan” stood on a car used as a prop during Lamar’s performance and ran around the field before being tackled by security.
Huckabee: Trump will do “something of Biblical proportion” in the Middle East
“[Hamas] have said even as recently as two weeks ago that they would try to do another October the 7th. So let’s not be in any way fooled that they want peace. They don’t. They want the destruction of the Jewish state.”
Trump’s White House Meeting Rescues Netanyahu’s Coalition
Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington wasn’t just another diplomatic photo op – it was a political game-changer for Israel’s domestic landscape.
In Times of Crisis: Prayer Rises from Every Corner of Israel
“The prayers in this volume were selected with an understanding that there are times when our personal prayers feel insufficient in the face of national crisis,” Shira Schecter, the author of the book writes.
The Entrepreneur Who Saw Israel’s Aviation Crisis Coming
When most airlines suspended flights to Israel following the October 7, 2023 attacks, aviation entrepreneur Gabriella Somerville wasn’t surprised. Three years earlier, while recovering in a hospital bed, she had received what she describes as a divine warning about Israel’s future air connectivity needs.
Huckabee Predicts Major Middle East Shifts as Israel Prepares Gaza Exit Plan Amid Ceasefire Strains
Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador-designate to Israel, predicts Hamas’s end and major Middle East shifts under Donald Trump’s leadership. Meanwhile, Israel faces ceasefire tensions and is advancing plans for Gazans’ voluntary departure through air and sea, despite international resistance.
EL AL Airlines and Israel365 Work Together to Strengthen Faith Tourism to Israel
In a groundbreaking move that bridges religious communities, Israel365 has announced a strategic partnership with EL AL Airlines. This collaboration aims to increase Christian tourism to Israel and strengthen connections between Jewish and Christian communities while supporting Israel during challenging times.
Trump outlines U.S. control of Gaza, life after Hamas captivity, and Iraq pressured on Israeli hostage release
President Donald Trump revealed plans for U.S. control of Gaza post-war, with Palestinians relocated to safer communities without requiring U.S. troops. Meanwhile, former Hamas captive Gadi Mozes returned home to help rebuild Kibbutz Nir Oz. Trump’s envoy also pressed Iraq to free Israeli academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, demanding swift action.