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13 Israeli hostages released after seven weeks in Hamas captivity

The hostages were being brought to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula through the Rafah crossing before flying to Hatzerim Airbase near Beersheva. JNS Staff ReportNovember 24, 2023 (JNS) —Thirteen Israeli hostages were released on Friday as part of a ceasefire deal, 49 days after Hamas terrorists kidnapped them and some 230 others

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IDF continues combat against Gaza terrorists ahead of ceasefire

Hamas spotters killed during targeted raids in Jabalia • IAF planes strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon • IDF soldier killed in Gaza. By Joshua MarksNovember 22, 2023 Israeli forces are continuing to operate against terrorists in the Gaza Strip ahead of a pause in fighting approved by the Cabinet early

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National

Jake Tapper: Anchor, author and proud Jew

By Aaron TroodlerNovember 22, 2023 (Washinton Jewish Week) — He addressed the rise in antisemitism that has become global in nature and offered his impression of the current crisis, pointing to what he described as a failure in the U.S. educational system. In the weeks since the Oct. 7 terrorist

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Israel

Netanyahu thanks Biden after hostage deal

The U.S. president also spoke with Egypt’s head of state about the impending release of Israelis from Gaza. JNS Staff ReportNovember 22, 2023 (JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Wednesday, hours after Israel announced a hostage deal with Hamas. Biden

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Israel

Israel approves hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas

The agreement paves the way for the release of 50 hostages • Israel will reportedly release 150 to 300 female and teenage Palestinians prisoners “with no blood on their hands.” JNS Staff ReportNovember 21, 2023 The Israeli Cabinet approved a deal in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday,

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Local

Demonstrations for Israeli hostages in the DFW area

#bringthemhome By Corinne Baum The Dallas Jewish community has been committed to educating North Texas on the hostages still trapped in Gaza. Here are some of the installations that local volunteers put together recently. SMU Campus Organized by the same group of volunteers that installed the empty shabbat table at

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Israel

‘Wartime magician’ performs 26 shows in 9 days for kids in Israel

Alan Sakowitz brought smiles and wonder, as well as gear and supplies for two Israel Defense Forces units. By David SwindleNovember 21, 2023 (JNS) — Alan Sakowitz just completed a whirlwind tour in Israel to entertain both displaced children and children of Israeli soldiers.  Sakowitz performed in Efrat, Kiryat Gat,

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Israel

Netanyahu: Progress made on hostage deal as Cabinet convenes

The Cabinet meets to approve an agreement with Hamas. JNS Staff ReportNovember 21, 2023 (JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping there will soon be good news regarding a deal to secure the release of some hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, he said on

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Columnists

ThanksBeing

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, You may be reading this after a wonderful Thanksgiving with many or few, yet always thankful for what we have.

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Chocolate for Father’s Day

By Tina Wasserman It’s almost Father’s Day and either you’ll be eating out because Dad has spent the day on the golf/tennis/pickleball court or the

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