HY’D: Families of Four Hostages Announce Their Deaths
The families of four hostages held in Gaza announced their deaths Motzei shabbos after the IDF reportedly discovered their bodies along with two others during operations.
Heroes in the Forest
It was sunset on an August night, in a forest just a minute’s drive from the gate to Gaza. Gathered between the trees were about 150 combat soldiers; each with eyes that told a story of pain, love, faith—and most of all—determination.
“LeYehoʼezer ben Hoshʼayahu” – A Rare Stone Seal From The First Temple Period Discovered in Jerusalem
An extremely rare and unusual stone seal from the First Temple period, about 2,700 years old, bearing a name inscribed in paleo-Hebrew script and a winged figure, was discovered near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount, in the Davidson Archaeological Garden.
What Keeps Them Going? You Do
Hundreds of thousands of young men and women from all over Israel – and from all types of backgrounds – are (still!) giving their all to protect their country, its citizens, and Western civilization itself. They are sacrificing their freedom, their comforts, and their safety – for us. How do they stay motivated? Where do they find the inspiration?
HY”D: Body Of IDF Soldier Murdered on October 7th Rescued From Gaza
The IDF last night rescued the body of hostage Sergeant (Redacted at families request) HY”D, a fighter in the 77th Armored Battalion who was killed in battle after his tank was attacked near kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th.
BREAKING: Hostage Qaid Farhan Al Qadi Rescued from Gaza
It was cleared for publication that today, (Tuesday), the IDF and ISA rescued the hostage Qaid Farhan Al Qadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terror organization into the Gaza Strip on October 7th, in a complex operation in the southern Gaza Strip.
Was the Jewish Settlement of ‘Haspia’, Mentioned in Rabbinic Sources, Found in the Golan?
Impressive remains of a structure dating from the 2nd century to the mid-4th century CE were uncovered in excavations, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority, between 2014-2019 in the settlement of Hispin in the Golan Heights. Researchers speculate that the discovered structure was, in fact, part of the Jewish settlement of ‘Haspia’, mentioned in rabbinic sources.
In Overnight Raid, IDF Recovers The Bodies of Six Israeli Hostages
The Israel Defense Forces confirms that it has recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages during an overnight operation in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
HY”D: Two Reservists Killed In Roadside Bomb In Gaza
IDF reservists Sergeant Major Mordechai Yosef Ben Shoam, 34, and Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled fell in battle in central Gaza on Saturday.
Huge Stone Quarry From The Time of the Second Temple Uncovered
A huge quarry – one of the largest ever found in Jerusalem, dating from the end of the Second Temple period, in recent weeks is being uncovered by an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation in the Har Hotzvim industrial area in Jerusalem.
Delta And United Are Canceling Flights To Israel Again
After Israel’s assassination of Hamas top political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukrin in Beirut, US airlines are once again suspending their flights to Israel. Delta has canceled its JFK to Tel Aviv flight today and tomorrow and its Tel Aviv to JFK flights on Thursday and Friday.
BREAKING: Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Eliminated in Tehran
The Hamas terrorist organization announced on Wednesday morning that the organization’s leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was eliminated along with his security guards at their residence in Tehran.
Freed Hostage Noa Argamani Visits The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel
Noa Argamani, one of four hostages who were rescued from Gaza last month by IDF forces, on Friday morning arrived at the gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to utter a prayer of gratitude to G-d and request the release of all the remaining hostages.
Aerial view of San Francisco
Chaim V’Chessed: Israel Delays Mandatory ETA Requirement for Visitors
In a new development, the Interior Ministry has decided to delay the mandatory implementation of the ETA. This delay comes after numerous requests from airlines for more time to prepare for implementation of the process. The new effective date for the mandatory ETA requirement is January 1, 2025.
IDF Recovers Bodies of Two Deceased Hostages from Gaza
The IDF recovered the bodies of hostages Maya Goren and Oren Goldin from Hamas captivity in Gaza, it was cleared for publication on Wednesday evening.
HY’D: Hostages Yagev Buchshtab and Alex Dancyg Murdered in Captivity
Yagev Buchshtab and Alex Dancyg, kidnapped on October 7, were murdered while held hostage in Gaza, the IDF announced.
Massive Moat, At Least Nine Meters Deep Found In Jerusalem Excavation
After 150 years of research: Archaeologists in the City of David have uncovered one of the monumental fortifications that protected the kings of Jerusalem.
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