Azerbaijan’s diplomatic efforts, especially mediating between Israel and Turkey, prove its ability to help stabilize the Middle East, new study shows.

Caroline Glick writes how the USA could have pushed mediating countries for a deal with no terrorists released, but did not.

Hours before deal begins, thousands rally for all hostages’ return and mark Kfir Bibas’ second birthday. Released hostage Amit Soussana thanks US President Joe Biden, president-elect Donald Trump, for new deal, urges them to see it to completion.

Department of Education resolves small number of its many remaining Title VI cases involving allegations of antisemitic and anti-Palestinian discrimination.

MK Moshe Saada denounced the haredi ministers for leaving their votes on the hostage deal in writing rather than attend the cabinet meeting on Shabbat.

Eitan Fuld, brother of terror victim Ari Fuld, who was murdered in a terror attack in Gush Etzion, responds to news that his brother’s murderer will be released on Sunday: ‘The enemy celebrates, but it’s a temporary celebration.’

Whoever votes in favor of the deal brings the devil himself to the streets of Israel. Most of the terrorists released for the second time are laughing and signaling victory with their hands and movements.

God gave Moses a sign to prove his authenticity — but a sign which implied displeasure in Moses’ lack of faith in his people.



Due to extremely cold weather, Trump’s inauguration will be held indoors. The last indoor inauguration was Reagan’s in 1985.