Live Updates: Romi, Emily, and Doron transferred to the Red Cross
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were handed over to Red Cross representatives in Gaza this afternoon after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
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Herzog at Western Wall: ‘May the Almighty have mercy on the hostages’
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog prayed for the well being of Romi, Emily, and Doron and for the return of the hostages.
Watch live: President Biden delivers remarks on ceasefire and hostage deal
On the last day of his Presidency, President Joe Biden delivered remarks on the ceasefire and hostage deal which came into effect earlier in the day.
Trump’s appointed National Security Advisor: ‘Hamas will never rule Gaza’
Mike Waltz, Trump’s appointed National Security Advisor, says in an interview to CBS: ‘Hamas will never rule Gaza.’
The ceasefire in Gaza will reverberate across the Middle East
Hamas is portraying it as a victory. Pro-Iran groups will see it as a victory as well. Qatar and Turkey, which back Hamas, will also see it as a victory.
Watch Live: 3 Hostages Being Released From Gaza
Hamas has delivered the names of the three hostages scheduled to be released on Sunday at about 4 p.m. in Israel, female hostages Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, and Romi Gonen.Full Story
Help a Shlucha Get Well
A shlucha in an American town was recently diagnosed with a deadly disease, Hashem Yishmor. There is a surgery that promises hope, but it is extremely costly.Full Story
After Electric Los Angeles Concert, Akiva Comes East
Israeli star Akiva will headline his first concert in the New York area on February 17th at the Bergenpac in Englewood, New Jersey—and he’ll perform at South Florida’s Boca Raton Synagogue on February 16th. Full Story
How Hamas survived a year of the Israel-Hamas War
After a year of intense conflict, how did Hamas manage to survive and regroup in Gaza?