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Gallant lights Hanukkah candles with families of hostages

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Images of stripped and bound Gazans prompt concern over IDF's arrest tactics

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Netanyahu to Hamas terror operatives: 'Don't die for Sinwar - surrender now'

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Day 65 – Penetrating the fog of war, two months on

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Children of imprisoned Iranian activist accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf

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Thousands march in Berlin against antisemitism amid sharp rise in Jew hatred

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Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way

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Autumn 2023: The Tragic Legacy of...

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Those We - Are - Missing

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What Matters Now to Rabbi Seth Farber: Hostages and mixed burials in Jewish law

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Israel-Hamas war live: Israeli military pushes deeper into southern Gaza as UN warns 'even more hellish scenario' looms - (The Guardian)

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2 commando companies said diverted from Gaza border to West Bank days before Oct. 7 - (The Times of Israel)

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Cop28 live: Indigenous leaders call for big polluters to be kicked out of climate talks - (The Guardian)

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Israel-Gaza war live updates: Israel advances into southern Gaza; there's 'nowhere safe to go,' U.N. chief says - (The Washington Post)

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Nearly $1 million raised for Palestinian student shot in Vermont - (The Times of Israel)

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Reported cancellation of Virginia menorah lighting draws rebuke from governor - (The Times of Israel)

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Inside 'little Gaza': The civilians trapped in a West Bank war zone - (The Washington Post)

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We won't stop speaking out about Gaza's suffering – there is no climate justice without human rights | Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future Sweden - (The Guardian)

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White House slams 'antisemitic' protest at Philadelphia Israeli restaurant - (The Times of Israel)

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Israel is warned on civilian impact as IDF pushes further into southern Gaza - (The Guardian)

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Accounts of Sexual Violence by Hamas Are Aired Amid Criticism of U.N. (NY Times)

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Israel's Netanyahu is fighting two wars, and may not win either - (The Washington Post)

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US: Hamas not releasing female hostages so they won't share 'what happened to them' (The Times of Israel)

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Israeli army thrusts into southern Gaza and closes in on its main target: Hamas' Sinwar - (Haaretz)

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Israel said to set up pumps in Gaza for flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater - (The Times of Israel)

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Israeli army gearing up for ground offensive in southern Gaza; three soldiers killed in fighting - (Haaretz)

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Journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war: A look at the lives lost - (The Washington Post)

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Army denies telling WHO to empty aid warehouse in southern Gaza - (The Times of Israel)

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The Israeli army says it has fired on Hezbollah in Lebanon in response to attacks on Monday – as it happened - (The Guardian)

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New neighborhood partly in East Jerusalem given final approval - (The Times of Israel)

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Opposes Unconditional Military Aid To Israel In Funding Bill - (Huffington Post)

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Harris Takes Forceful Tone With Israel in a Foray Into Mideast Diplomacy - (NY Times)

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IDF says officer, 2 soldiers killed fighting in Gaza, raising ground op toll to 78 - (The Times of Israel)

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Israeli Forces Near Khan Younis in Southern Gaza - (NY Times)

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More details unveiled of IDF intel on Oct. 7 plans, consults hours before Hamas attack - (The Times of Israel)

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Israel investigates claims investors made millions short-selling before Hamas attacks - (The Guardian)

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Near the Gaza border, Israeli sculptor turns Hamas 'swords into plowshares' (The Times of Israel)

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Satellite images show Israeli vehicles at edge of Khan Younis - (The Washington Post)

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Israel's military pushes into southern Gaza as danger for civilians mounts - (The Washington Post)

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Footage shows now-freed hostage fighting against Hamas kidnappers on October 7 - (The Times of Israel)

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Dec. 8: Israel hails US for vetoing Security Council resolution seeking Gaza ceasefire

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Full Coverage - ToI Original Video

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A menorah is all that is left

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First responders, together in hell

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This year, the hardest part of our annual doughnut survey was feeling up to celebrating. But it's how we bring the light

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Each candle ushering a new light into a depraved world

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Tales of the Valley of Elah

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For the first time in 39 years of the public candle lighting, the site was fenced off and people had to register and show ID to enter

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The miraculous rebellion of small acts: A Hanukkah story

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Yosefa (Fogel) Wruble

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I have sometimes found motherhood to be all-consuming. Until I think of the demands the state places on our children

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Elana Stein Hain

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This year, the most powerful lessons can be found in the holiday's partial victories, flawed heroes and internal strife

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Rachel Sharansky Danziger

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Between the world and us, we place a light

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations is far from a benign civil rights group – it's a proven friend to Hamas

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What kind of 'Justice for Palestine'?

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'Israelism:' A damning critique of how we teach about Israel

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My campus is not a hotbed of antisemitism

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Footage shows numerous Gaza terror suspects who apparently surrendered to IDF troops

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2 troops seriously hurt in failed Gaza hostage rescue; Gallant: signs Hamas is breaking

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Hamas broke temporary truce in Gaza minutes after it began, senior IDF officer says

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Dec. 7: Biden official says US hasn't given Israel deadline for end of Gaza military op

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At least 10 freed hostages were sexually abused in Hamas captivity, doctor says

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Columbia students hold canceled 'teach-in' to publicly praise Hamas's Oct. 7 atrocities

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Cyprus arrests 2 Iranian nationals over suspected plot to attack Israelis

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National security adviser indicates war against Hezbollah likely once Hamas is defeated

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IDF Syria strike said to kill terror commander's son; 3 troops hurt on Lebanon border

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UPenn head quits after refusing to say a call for Jewish genocide violates school rules

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Over 70 US lawmakers seek to oust college heads who dithered on Jewish genocide calls

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Dec. 9: IDF chief says Hamas gunmen increasingly surrendering, group's hold on Gaza failing

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IDF attacked from UN school in Gaza; 5 soldiers, hostage Sahar Baruch killed

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Autopsy finds bullet in body of hero civilian shot by reservist, proving police wrong

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Putin stresses 'catastrophic humanitarian situation' in Gaza

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Putin says he will run for re-election in 2024

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Daily Briefing Dec. 10: Day 65 - Penetrating the fog of war, two months on

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Daily Briefing Dec 9: Day 64 - Failed hostage rescue as IDF pushes into Hamas strongholds

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Flight from Eilat lands at Ben Gurion airport amid rocket barrage from Gaza

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Qatar says talks for fresh Gaza pause ongoing, chides Israel for rejecting ceasefire

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'Intense fear, zero sleep': Freed hostages recall captivity, in videos shown at rally

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Mother of Naama Levy, from harrowing Gaza video: 'Each minute is an eternity in hell'

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Your support helps Yahalom win the war against Hamas

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Fearing attacks, Jews in Egypt cancel public Hanukkah celebrations

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Oakland café staff fired after barring woman from filming anti-Israel graffiti

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Turn Gaza border area into model of sustainable development, green organization urges

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On December 7th, we banished the darkness of October 7th together

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Spielberg launches new project to document 'unspeakable barbarity' of October 7

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Why 2 Holocaust scholars think comparisons with the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre are valid

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After weeks in Hamas tunnels, some freed child hostages still speaking in whispers

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Blinken stresses to Red Cross chief that access must be granted to hostages in Gaza

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This Hanukkah, over 100,000 are homeless because of the war.

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'One person really can make a difference'

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US State Dept. approves sale of thousands of tank rounds to Israel

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Palestinians, aid groups say Israel-designated safe zone in Gaza offers little relief

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Staffers of 140 mostly progressive Jewish groups urge Biden to push for Gaza truce

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'Rose in polls because of all the aggression in the streets'

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Shira Li Bartov

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Ex-IDF chief Eisenkot's nephew dies in Gaza fighting, day after Eisenkot's son killed

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'Your loss will not be in vain': War minister, ex-IDF chief Eisenkot eulogizes slain son

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In escalation, Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea

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French naval ship in Red Sea intercepts 2 drones launched from Houthi-held Yemen port

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Motti Zoherman, 73: Beloved dad, grandpa who 'lived life on edge'

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Bar Tomer, 25: 'Always-smiling' Israeli-German student

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Authorities name 426 soldiers, 59 police officers killed in Gaza war

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Israel's budget deficit soars in November as government pours NIS 5.8b into Gaza war

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Universities to begin academic year on December 31

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Egyptians head to polls to hand Sissi fresh term as president

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Iran bans Mahsa Amini's family from traveling to receive EU's top human rights prize

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IDF exhumes body of hero civilian shot dead by reservist; autopsy aims to aid probe

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London police probing whether beating of Jewish woman a hate crime

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The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown

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Taken captive: Guy Gilboa-Dalal, took a selfie with his brother for mom

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Taken captive: Idan Shtivi, reached rave just before Hamas attack

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Taken captive: Rom Braslavski, rave guard who saved others

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Presumed captive: Lior Rudaeff, went to fight for Nir Yitzhak

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Taken captive: Tamir Nimrodi, walked by gunmen to base gate

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Taken captive: Carmel Gat, seen doing yoga with hostage children

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Sapir Cohen, released from Gaza; boyfriend Sasha Trufanov still a hostage

9 days ago

RELEASED: Mia Schem, 21, underwent arm surgery in Gaza

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Liam Or, 18, released from Gaza; uncle Dror Or still captive

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Sharon Aloni Cunio, twins Yuli and Emma, 3, freed; father David still in Gaza

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Taken captive: Nimrod Cohen, twin working to bring him home

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Taken captive: Uriel Baruch, last seen in video, laying next to car

12 days ago

Taken captive: Nir Oz founder Amiram Cooper; wife Nurit released

12 days ago

RELEASED: Margalit Moses, 78: Cancer survivor freed from Gaza

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RELEASED: Gali Tarshansky, 13, abducted after her brother was murdered at Be'eri

10 days ago

RELEASED: Nili Margalit, 41, nursed other hostages in Gaza

9 days ago

Rimon Kirsht Buchshtav released from Gaza; husband Yagev still captive

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Taken captive: Naama Levy, spending first Shabbat on army base

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Noam and Alma Or released after 50 days, as father and cousin still captive in Gaza

14 days ago

Taken captive: Shlomo Mansour, as his wife of 60 years escaped

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Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel

23 days ago

Noi Maudi, 29: US-Israeli who taught in Minnesota school for years

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Hodaya and Tair David, 26, 23: Sisters who held hands in last moments

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Lt. Col. Sahar Machlof, 36: 'As in life, also in death, was a hero'

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Sgt. Benji Needham, 19: UK-born champion kickboxer

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Noam Shai, 26: Student slain at music festival with his fiance

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Kiattisak Patee, 35: Thai worker whose TikTok showcased farm life

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Staff Sgt. Eitan Dov Rosenzweig, 21: Intellectual, religious artist

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Avner and Maya Goren, both 56: Dedicated kibbutznikim, parents of 4

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Staff Sgt. Teshager Taka, 21: 'Would turn friends into family'

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Shir Georgy, 22: Israeli-Canadian 'wanted to be a lighthouse for others'

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Aviv Baram, 33: Kfar Aza defender, roadie for rockers & Hapoel fanatic

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Eliad Ohayon, 23: Volunteered with kids fighting cancer

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Tehila Katabi, 31: Nature lover who moved to Israel's south

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Alon Werber, 26: Partygoer who just 'wanted to dance'

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Col. Asaf Hamami, 41: Witty commander 'did not hesitate for a moment'

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Ofir Tzarfati, 27: A 'pure soul' who helped girlfriend escape rave

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Staff Sgt. Yehonatan Semo, 21: Legacy and organs live on

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Maayan Kalihman, 22: Art student who 'radiated light and joy'

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Ofek Arazi, 28: 'Always the strongest, the most caring'

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People saving others and making lives better

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Dad launches 'Project Menorah' to support Jews fearful of displaying Hanukkah lights

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'Life under Hamas is like under ISIS,' says Syria-born journalist deported from Gaza

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Resurrecting Gaza border communities will take a lot more than sowing winter wheat

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96-year-old woman escaped October 7 massacre at Be'eri; grandson held in Gaza

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Lebanese Israeli advocate on US colleges post-Oct. 7: 'Many don't see Israelis as humans'

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First wave out of 7,000 foreign doctors wanting to help amid war have come to Israel

23 days ago

Archaeologists sift through devastation to help families of Oct. 7 victims gain closure

23 days ago

Truck dashcam footage shows farmer dodging bullets as he saved 120 from music festival

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Shepherding life into the world following catastrophe brings hope to Israeli midwives

23 days ago

Israeli charity aims to provide it all for soldiers, including mobile laundry and spas

23 days ago

Four Bedouin drove from Rahat to evacuate their cousin in Be'eri; they rescued dozens

23 days ago

In Tel Aviv, diverse mix of artists shines spotlight on Israeli hostages

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Venture capitalists launch emergency impact fund for war-affected Israeli startups

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Non-profits join forces to award microgrants for small-scale acts of kindness

23 days ago

With adults off to war, Israeli teens are stepping up in their communities

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Mother of 12 has 6 sons, 4 sons-in-law, 3 grandchildren & 1 nephew in IDF

23 days ago

Orthodox mother of 10 worked for 12 hours to rescue revelers from party of death

23 days ago

With memories of atrocities in Africa still vivid, asylum seekers are helping Israel

23 days ago

For Israel's medical clowns, getting a giggle has never been a tougher sell

23 days ago

Filipino caregiver paid off terrorist, saved herself and 95-year-old employer

23 days ago

The quirky, improbable, infuriating and uplifting

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Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah with zero-gravity dreidel spin

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Kibbutz Nir Oz families document themselves before and after Oct. 7

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Troops in Gaza light menorahs made by kids from evacuated towns

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Iran claims to send animals into space to prepare for human missions

4 days ago

Jerusalem pastry chef creates IDF-inspired Hanukkah doughnuts

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In first event for new National Library, southern artists talk life after Oct. 7

9 days ago

Jerusalem's Jewish Film Week going ahead, adjusted for war

9 days ago

Book publisher sends thousands of sacred texts to IDF soldiers

10 days ago

Signed Albert Einstein quote on sale for $65,000

10 days ago

IDF troops find injured hyena in West Bank, take it for treatment

11 days ago

New miniseries to showcase Leonard Cohen's romance with Marianne

11 days ago

Argentina's president-elect visits Lubavitcher rebbe's grave

12 days ago

'Your debacle has eclipsed mine': Golda's ghost haunts PM in satire skit

16 days ago

Baby names appear to see influence from October 7 attacks

17 days ago

US Sen. Chuck Schumer thrills audience with Broadway debut

17 days ago

Street artists paint Tel Aviv wall murals about child hostages

19 days ago

Hip-hop war anthem reaches number one in Israel

19 days ago

He parks a traveling lavatory wherever hostages' families gather to rally

20 days ago

Jerusalem Biennale postponed, exhibits shown abroad to support Israel

21 days ago

MLB star, others to be inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

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