Majority of Israeli public favors hostage deal, poll finds
The poll also showed that 19% of the public opposes the deal and 8% have no opinion on the matter.
Parshat Shemot: These are the names, these are the souls
The Neshamot of the Shevatim accompanied and shielded their descendants during the teeth of the Egyptian exile.
Kfir Bibas turns 2 in captivity tomorrow
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.
Security Council urges quick formation of government in Lebanon
UN Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to “demonstrate renewed unity”, calls on newly elected authorities to expedite the formation of a government.
Biden: ‘Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians’
In his last interview as President, Joe Biden claimed that Israel could not sustain itself without a commitment to a Palestinian state.
New York: Hundreds hail ‘Palestinian resistance’ at rally in Times Square
Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.
Stay On Guard When Sending Your Child to Camp
From the COLlive inbox: “When my daughter’s camp departs from Crown Heights, they use shiny new charter buses. However, for trips later on during the summer, they use a school bus. I can’t help but wonder what other corners might be cut when our oversight is lacking.” Full Story
France: Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris -Maccabi Tel Aviv game
Police in French capital temporarily closes off Adidas Arena ahead of basketball game between Paris and Maccabi Tel Aviv due to suspicious package.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury Secretary’s computer
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrate computer of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, gaining access to unclassified files, according to Bloomberg News.
L’Chaim: Lieberman – Birnbaum
The L’Chaim of Gedaliah Lieberman of Milwaukee, WI and Shoshana Birnbaum of Northbrook, Illinois took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos