Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
Michel Illouz, father of the late Guy Illouz who was killed in Hamas captivity, Einav Zangauker, mother of Matan Zangauker, Anat Angrest. mother of Matan Angrest, and Yizhar Lifshitz, son of Oded Lifshitz, to speak as a Cabinet convenes to vote on hostage deal.
The list does not indicate the conditions of the hostages or which of them are still alive.
Defense Minister cites release of terrorists in hostage deal in decision to free 5 Judea and Samaria residents to their homes. ‘Better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than for the families of released terrorists.’
Significant progress has been made in talks between Minister Smotrich and PM Netanyahu to allow the Religious Zionism part to remain in the government after the Cabinet approves the hostage deal.
IDF spokesperson says haredi men who receive draft notices and fail to report to their recruitment offices will be subject to criminal penalties.
The poll also showed that 19% of the public opposes the deal and 8% have no opinion on the matter.
The Neshamot of the Shevatim accompanied and shielded their descendants during the teeth of the Egyptian exile.
For the 2nd time, little Kfir spends a birthday in Hamas captivity after being kidnapped at just 9 months old. The family awaits confirmation he, his 5-year-old brother Ariel, and their parents will be released in the hostage deal.
UN Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to “demonstrate renewed unity”, calls on newly elected authorities to expedite the formation of a government.
