Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
by Gabe Friedman This is a developing story. (JTA) — Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages into Egypt on Friday, a sign that the four-day ceasefire…
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It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting
by Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Following six weeks of fighting, Israel’s government has agreed to a deal with Hamas that will free…
At memorial service for Vivian Silver, grief and a determination to pursue peace
Eliyahu Freedman (KIBBUTZ GEZER, Israel, JTA) — As she eulogized Vivian Silver, her friend and longtime fellow activist, Ghadir Hani said, “Vivian, my beloved, if…
Opinion: I’m an Israeli advocate for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence. We’re still in this together.
by Haviva Ner-David (Kibbutz Hannaton, Israel JTA) — One of my son’s close friends was fatally wounded fighting Hamas in Gaza this week. Yair Nafusi…
‘Once again in Jewish history we demand: Let our people go’: Herzog says in address to DC rally
By JACOB MAGID, Times of Israel (Israel) – Two hundred thousand people gathered at a pro-Israel rally on November 14 in Washington DC to lobby…