Oldest hostage Shlomo Mantzur, 86, killed in Hamas captivity
Mantzur immigrated to Israel as a child with his family after surviving the Farhud massacre in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1941.
Mantzur immigrated to Israel as a child with his family after surviving the Farhud massacre in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1941.
Kibbutz Kissufim: Shlomo Mansour, 86, murdered in Hamas captivity
Kibbutz Kissufim announced that its resident, Shlomo Mansour, was murdered in Hamas captivity. ‘He was a father, grandfather, a true friend, and Kissufim’s beating heart.’ Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 11, 2025
Hamas officials say Trump’s respect of ceasefire only way to see hostages home
Trump said on Monday he would propose canceling the ceasefire and “let hell break out” if all Israeli hostages held by Hamas were not released by Saturday
Georgetown University cancels event with terrorist guest
Georgetown University canceled an event featuring Ribhi Karajah, convicted in an attack resulting in Rina Shnerb’s murder. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 11, 2025
Meat and Potato Mafrum
Mafrum is a cherished dish with deep roots in Libyan Jewish cuisine, a legacy of a community that thrived for centuries before its displacement. This hearty dish, often found in Israeli restaurants today, features tender vegetables stuffed with a savory meat filling, simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. It’s a comforting reminder of a…
Yep, I’m That Jew
Somewhere in the blur of time following October 7th, 2023 I became aware of Eitan Chitayat’s social media movement I’m That Jew. The reimagined images of Jewish actors, comedians, singers, activists and more, each characterized with their own catchy tagline, immediately resonated with me. Some feature well-known figures of the past (“Albert Einstein: that I’ve got a…
Military conscription? Foreign Ministry issues warning to Israeli-Russians
The Israeli Foreign Ministry warned Israeli-Russian dual citizens that they must enter and exit Russia with a valid Russian passport and they are subject to all local laws while there, including mandatory conscription. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 11, 2025
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevii to make last official visit to USA
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is set to visit the US next week for an official trip as his term ends, amid tensions over a hostage deal and Hamas threats. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 11, 2025
Family of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman: ‘We have received a sign of life’
The family of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman sent a message to their kibbutz: ‘We know whose hands they are in and how much their lives are at risk.’ Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 11, 2025
Google updates maps with Gulf of America lable
Following Trump’s proclamation of February 9th, 2025, as Gulf of America Day, Google has begun labeling maps with Gulf of America alongside Gulf of Mexico. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 11, 2025