In the depths of captivity, they formed an unlikely but prized friendship. And reunited in a video call this week, the bond between a recently freed Israeli mother and daughter and a Thai woman who had been held hostage alongside them filled an Israeli hospital room with unbridled joy. “Both of us give you a big hug,” Danielle Aloni, one of dozens snatched by Hamas militants from a kibbutz in southern Israel on Oct. 7, told her friend Nutthawaree Munkan, an agricultural worker who was seized the same day and held captive in the Gaza Strip. “I love you and…
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(JTA) — Israel’s under-21 men’s national soccer team took the field on Friday for the first time since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that killed and injured thousands and brought much of Israeli life, including sports, to a standstill. The Union of European Football Associations, Europe’s football governing body, had reportedly rejected a request to hold an official moment of silence before the match between Israel and Poland. The two teams were facing off in a qualifying match in Lodz, Poland, for the 2025 European Under-21 Championships. The teams ignored UEFA and held a moment of silence anyway. For the first…
A majority of New Yorkers believes Jews and Muslims are experiencing widespread discrimination and that such bigotry has increased since Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on Israel, according to a poll released on Monday. The survey from the Siena College Research Institute also found that 25% of respondents said the attack was a result of Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians, while condemning the murder of civilians. A slim majority said the attack left Israel with no choice but to launch a counteroffensive against Hamas. The study surveyed 803 registered voters in New York State and was conducted between November 12-15. The…
As hundreds of thousands of Israel supporters rallied in the capital, Jewish demonstrators held a special prayer service ahead of the March for Israel.
Viewpoint Israel is bringing you a special treat! In honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary since its founding as a modern nation in 1948, we’re commemorating the occasion by sharing this special music video which captures the soul and beauty of this amazing land. Enjoy!
While the UN marks the Israeli occupation, our friend Hananya Naftali is answering why Palestinians are not under occupation, why Israeli’s have check-points, the Jewish settlements discussion, and why it is so ridiculous that the world is believing constant lies! https://youtu.be/HHuotbCnXsA
It is truly remarkable what the IDF continues to do for the nation of Israel. This video is a beautiful representation of just that. Let us always keep these brave men and women in our prayers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEHBIkR-On4 Created by Yehuda Gelb, this beautifully designed video shows the many faces of Israel. Originally posted at Israel Today Magazine.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on Facebook last Thursday showing Palestinian officials, including PA leader Mahmoud Abbas, proudly acknowledging their violent anti-Semitism and widespread incitement to terror. Prime Minister Netanyahu is urging for these acts of terror to cease. “For peace to come, this must stop.” Originally posted at World Israel News.
Miriam Marcus, Director of Volunteer Israel, discusses why Israel needs more Christian volunteers, as well as explains how to get involved. If you are interested in visiting the Holy Land and getting involved while there, checkout volunteer-israel.com.