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Israel’s Rainfall at 60% of Average, Kinneret Water Levels See Modest Rise

Israel’s rainfall this winter season has been significantly below average, with the country experiencing only 60% of the typical rainfall for this period, according to data released by the Water Authority on Wednesday. The dry conditions are particularly pronounced in...

Russian-Israeli Hostage Reported Unwell Ahead of Expected Release from Gaza

Russian-Israeli citizen Alexander Trufanov, who has been held hostage in Gaza by Hamas, is reportedly in poor health, according to statements made by Russian Ambassador to Israel, Anatoly Viktorov. Trufanov is among the hostages expected to be released as part...

Romi Gonen Shares First Post Since Release: ‘There Is Life After Death’

Romi Gonen, one of the hostages recently freed from Hamas captivity, publicly expressed her deep gratitude to the Israeli public for their unwavering support during her time in captivity. In a heartfelt social media post on Tuesday, Gonen, 23, reflected...

IDF Soldier Oron Shaul Laid to Rest After Body Recovered in Clandestine Operation

Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed and captured by Hamas during the 2014 Gaza conflict, was laid to rest on Monday in his hometown of Poria Illit, located near the Sea of Galilee. The funeral came after a successful...

Hostage Release Set for Saturday, January 25, Despite Earlier Delay Claims by Hamas

Hamas has confirmed that the second release of hostages, initially expected on Sunday, January 26, will take place as scheduled on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The announcement, made on Monday via its official Telegram channel, comes hours after Hamas had...

Houthis Set to Limit Attacks on Israel-Linked Vessels Amid Gaza Ceasefire

The Houthis, a group operating out of Yemen, have announced they will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to those linked to Israel, provided that a ceasefire agreement concerning Gaza is fully implemented. The declaration comes from the Humanitarian Operations...

Tel Aviv Crowds Celebrate as Three Israeli Hostages Freed Under Ceasefire Deal

TEL AVIV – Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Sunday to witness the long-awaited release of three Israeli hostages, marking the first transfer under the new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The crowd, estimated at nearly 2,000...

Bloomfield Science Museum’s ‘Horsepower’ Exhibition Sparks Curiosity in Young Minds

Jerusalem's Bloomfield Science Museum is engaging young visitors with its new permanent exhibition, “Horsepower,” which opened last Friday, providing a hands-on approach to physics and energy concepts. Aimed at kindergarteners, elementary schoolers, and high schoolers, the exhibit challenges participants to...

Stephen Horenstein’s ‘Quick Shift Messenger’ to Offer Musical Breather in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Mazkeka basement venue will host a truly unique musical experience this Saturday at 9:30 p.m., when renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Stephen Horenstein takes the stage with his new work, Quick Shift Messenger. Horenstein, a septuagenarian Jerusalemite, is known...

Israel Announces Release of 90 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Hostages Freed by Hamas

Israel successfully negotiated the release of three Israeli hostages – Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari – held captive by Hamas. In return, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners, a move that has sparked both praise and criticism on social...
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Majority of Israelis Credit Trump for Hostage-Ceasefire Deal, Survey Finds

A significant majority of the Israeli public believes that former U.S. President Donald Trump played a key role in...
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