Thousands protests against ceasefire deal in Jerusalem
Right-wing organizations, hostages families, and bereaved families demonstrate against deal they say will lead to more attacks and abandon most of the remaining hostages.
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Ben-Gvir: ‘If deal is approved Otzma Yehudit will leave government’
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he and his fellow party members will resign from the government if the hostage deal is approved. They will return if Israel returns to fight in Gaza.
Defense Ministry departments prepare to tend to released hostages
Defense Minister Katz and Director General Zamir have directed that all Ministry capabilities be made available for implementing the hostage release deal, receiving the returning hostages, and supporting their families.
Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal
In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.
Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel if ceasefire doesn’t hold
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declares, ‘The Israeli enemy failed to achieve its declared and clear goals, and failed miserably to recover its prisoners without an exchange deal.’
Trump announces 3 actors as ‘special ambassadors’ to Hollywood, including Mel Gibson
Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect’s envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.
Hostage release plan finalized: 33 hostages to be freed in initial phase
While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home.
Turning Darkness into Light
Translated from Rabbi Arush’s feature article in the weekly Chut shel Chessed newsletter. The articles focus on his main message: “Loving others as yourself” and emuna. Faith in the Valley of the Shadow of Death What does a young, hungry woman, taken hostage by the Hamas, do when she is the only one of the … Continue reading “Turning Darkness into Light”
The Best Fire Insurance
The bio attached to the end of all my articles says that I grew up in a “far-off valley.” Well, that valley happens to be the San Gabriel Valley that has suddenly skyrocketed into the news of the entire planet because of the Eaton Fire. That fire is still raging as I type and is one … Continue reading “The Best Fire Insurance”
Don’t Be A Fool!
And now do not fear, I will provide for you and for your little ones.” (Bereishit 50:21) The Bitterness at the Seder R’ Nachman of Breslev, zt”l, would often relate the following story at the Pesach Seder: There was once a poor Jewish man who traveled from place to place, seeking the generosity and … Continue reading “Don’t Be A Fool!”