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Israelis gather across country to watch Civilian October 7 memorial ceremony

The ceremony, organized by bereaved families and civilian organizers and funded through crowdfunding which raised NIS three million, featured prominent Israeli artists. 

07/10/2024
  Shai Davidai, Ifat Ovadia-Luski, and Yaakov Hagoel.

No. 39: Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Yaakov Hagoel, Shai Davidai: Defending Israel worldwide

From the start of the war, Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Yaakov Hagoel, and Shai Davidai, significantly supported border communities and evacuees, and spread awareness of the conflict.

Graffiti as memorial: Benzi Brofman’s Tribute to the faces of October 7

Israeli graffiti artist Benzi Brofman transforms grief into art, honoring the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack with powerful portraits in his Jerusalem exhibit.

By BARBARA DIAMOND
30/09/2024

US officials skeptical of new hostage deal proposal amid Israel-Hamas tensions

US officials are skeptical about introducing a new hostage deal proposal as negotiations between Hamas and Israel stall, despite ongoing efforts with Qatar and Egypt.

08/09/2024

Aryeh Zalmanovich was 'Jewish friend' in captivity with rescued Bedouin hostage Alkadi

Alkadi testified that he witnessed Zalmanovich's death in captivity in December 2023.

Noa Argamani confronts Netanyahu: 'Hearing the war will take months broke me'

Families of American hostages told PM Netanyahu that while he is on American soil, they expect him use his speech to Congress to talk about a deal to free the hostages.

By WALLA!
23/07/2024

Leaders push for Israel-Hezbollah deescalation, few know Sinwar's whereabouts

Houthis claim to hit Haifa • Lebanese FM said he wants peace, not war

Meet the organizations behind hostage protests in Israel

A look at the organizations who are leading protests or civil campaigns to try to determine the future of the Israel-Hamas war.

01/07/2024
Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan reunites with his mother at Sheba Medical Center, June 8, 2024

Gaza hostage's father found dead on day of son's rescue mission

Almog Meir Jan's late father was "glued to the television, clinging to every piece of information" before his death, family recalled.

Mother of murdered hostage: Victims at Nova festival were protecting us

Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

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