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Doctor from 'Hand of hope' converted to Judaism and making Aliyah: 'I'm coming home, at last'
In 1999, the famous photo that depicts an in-utero fetus squeezing the hand of Dr. Joseph Bruner while he operates, was publicized worldwide. Since then, the doctor has saved more lives, undergone circumcision, and is soon to immigrate to Israel. "Dangerous? I feel safer in Israel than in Chicago," he says in an interview with Ynet
Ofir Shamir, New Jersey
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22:08 | 03.18.24
Global criticism of Israel mounts as media becomes Hamas mouthpiece
Wall Street Journal, BBC and The Guardian have all published on-the-ground testimonies of Palestinians, many who support Hamas, alleging mistreatment and further exacerbating Israel's PR problem since the Gaza offensive began; many sources cited are from the terrorist organization itself
Maya Bar
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17:44 | 03.14.24
'Express solidarity with our Jewish brothers': German benefactors who support Israel
A fundraising event held in Duisburg in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College draws non-Jewish crowd wishing to help Israel following October 7
Elisha Ben Kimon, Duisburg
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11:35 | 03.14.24
Children of Gaza border area may be a lost generation
There is no sound of laughter coming from the 9-, 10- and 11-year-old children at the opening of their makeshift school in a kibbutz near the Gaza border; their traumas have cut deep into their souls, most with family members murdered or taken hostage
Sima Kadmon
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08:32 | 03.14.24
This is how a terrorist attack on central Israel was thwarted
A day after a terrorist armed with an explosive device near Jenin was intercepted, fresh details regarding the operation conducted by IDF and Shin Bet have come to light; 'The attack could have killed many'
Elisha Ben Kimon
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23:11 | 03.12.24
'Their greatest fear was being raped': New project collects stories of women on October 7
New documentary sheds lights on dozens of stories of Israeli women from Hamas' massacre who described their fears and worries while in the throes of the horrors
Sharon Kidon, Moran Azulay
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16:39 | 03.12.24
One Yeshiva, 18 fallen soldiers: 'Our hearts are broken, we must be worthy of them'
Head of Eli religious institution Rabbi Eliezer Kashtiel, says there must be no dwelling on self-pity; says students, teachers obligated to remember the bravery of those killed and to do everything to preserve their spirit
Elisha Ben Kimon
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13:30 | 03.12.24
With IDF troops in the fight against terror in the West Bank
While the Ramadan threatens to increase tensions in Israel and the war in Gaza continues, Ynet reporter joins forces operating in the West Bank to respond to any spark that may ignite the region
Yoav Zitun
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23:24 | 03.10.24
'Israel killed their own civilians': Muslims in Dearborn deny October 7 massacre
While it was labeled the 'Jihad capital of America' by the Wall Street Journal, Dearborn's Muslim inhabitants believe western media depicts the term falsely, saying they just want to go about their lives like everyone else; With regards to October 7, some deny it happened, while others downplay the massacre as 'fighting occupation'
Daniel Edelson, Dearborn
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18:43 | 03.09.24
On the Gaza frontline with the soldiers fine-tuning Israel's war machine
Touring the 98th Division's operational hub in Khan Younis indicates the war is far from over; meanwhile, the commander praises his young warriors for rapidly gaining unparalleled combat skills, marking a new era in the IDF's military evolution
Gido Ran, Khan Younis
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22:32 | 03.08.24
'I protected her since we were kids': hostages' sisters share moments of pain
Ever since the events of October 7, the lives of many Israeli women have changed, and now they fight to bring their loved ones held in Gaza back home
Yael Ciechanover
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18:41 | 03.07.24
Israeli advocacy project attempts to change Iranian public opinion about Israel
With over 750 Farsi-speaking volunteers, wartime founded project appeals to Iranians world over in their language to explain Israel's position and present it through accessible information despite living in enemy state
Yogev Israely
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18:11 | 03.07.24
‘Iran is at war with the US through its proxies,’ ex-US Army Intelligence Officer says
US Senate members focus on countering attacks by Iran and its proxies, especially on Israel, in wake of Oct. 7; they see bipartisan consensus on Iran's threat but division on Biden's Iran policy
Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line
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21:22 | 03.06.24
Unbiased, professional and fair: the UN official behind Hamas sex crime report
Despite media questioning her report on sexual violence in October 7 attack, top UN official on sexual violence Pramila Patten stood firm, rejecting their skepticism; while Israeli officials appreciate her stance, they stop short of full public endorsement
Itamar Eichner
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13:02 | 03.06.24
In the belly of the beast: from the heat of battle in Khan Younis
Hamad Towers neighborhood wasn’t part of the original battle plan, but detained terrorists revealed that many Hamas operatives lived there, so the 98th Division sprang into action; Ron Ben-Yishai joins the forces as they go from home to home, breathing down the enemy’s neck
Ron Ben-Yishai
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09:28 | 03.06.24
'I always knew I was strong, and captivity just proved to me how much'
Maya Regev never lost faith in hands of Hamas; her mother Mirit turned to prayer upon learning her children were abducted; they share Maya’s recovery journey from a grave leg injury and reflect on their strength during those 51 days in Gaza
Dina Halutz
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00:02 | 03.05.24
'Girls we left behind in Gaza asked us to fight for them'
Three months after being released from Hamas captivity, Chen Goldstein-Almog continues to fight for the release of all remaining hostages, and dismisses claims that the price of a deal is too high: 'What is happening in Gaza, is that reasonable?'
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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11:24 | 03.04.24
War drums fail to stir Haredi enlistment enthusiasm for IDF service
Army seeks to bolster Haredi enlistment, but faces stiff resistance; Haredi reservists criticize IDF's inability to accommodate their observant lifestyle, while some argue Torah study protects Israel as effectively as tanks; 'Every soldier saved is thanks to Gemara page I studied'
Liran Tamari, Nina Fox
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10:00 | 03.04.24
Arming Hamas: Mohammed Deif's clandestine weapons project
Behind locked doors, deep underground in a network spread through most of the Gaza Strip, the chief of the Hamas military wing built the terror group's massive weapons production operation
Yoav Zitun
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16:55 | 03.03.24
Emergency donation depot delivers necessities to Israeli evacuees
Since the outbreak of the war, Social Delivery switches to operating in an emergency focusing on the most urgent needs brought on by crisis
Michal Manor
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08:13 | 03.03.24
Why romantic love tends to come with an expiration date
Study suggests women in long-term relationships may experience a decline in their love for their partners due to the multitude of daily chores, but there are other factors that contribute to the elusiveness of love but it is indeed possible to sustain passion for many years
Shani Gal
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14:24 | 03.02.24
Pious, loyal and mostly out of view: the woman beside Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Hamas leader says he was not involved in choosing wife who was picked by his sisters; 18 years his junior, native Gazan Samar Abu Zamar remains out of public view but exhibits total loyalty to the brutal and violent Sinwar
Einav Halabi
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13:13 | 03.02.24
'Jewish Nobel' for organizations fighting to bring back hostages
The Genesis Prize in 2024 amounting to $1 million, to be allocated to finance the care for those who have been freed, as well as for the injured and those who have been displaced
Itamar Eichner
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19:25 | 02.28.24
The soldiers in the freezing Hermon want to win
Thermal clothing and drone cameras play a crucial role in saving soldiers’ lives, both from harsh winter conditions and deadly terrorist ambushes; Vaad Hatzedaka organization volunteers ask for your help to provide our brave troops with these essential items
Ynetnews
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17:21 | 02.28.24
'Most just protest there can be': we've joined the protesters blocking Gaza aid until hostages return
Gathering at Israeli side of Gaza border and blocking aid trucks to protest injustices toward hostages, demonstrators express hope for greater participation and unity in their cause
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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12:15 | 02.28.24
Between life and loss: being a mother with a child in each world
Somehow, parenting was clear to me from the moment my children were born, yet nothing readied me for losing Itay; I considered searching for him, knowing it's a path with no return; I have a daughter here and a son there, and the demons scream Sophie's Choice in my head
Liat Sade-Saadon
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09:30 | 02.28.24
'I forced myself not to think about anything. Not about my children, not even about death'
Elma Avraham, 84, survived 49 days in Hamas captivity; after her release, her vital signs were weak and doctors doubted she would survive; yet, her resilience prevailed; she recounts her ordeal in the belly of the beast, not shedding a single tear throughout her harrowing experience
Lior Ohana
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16:26 | 02.27.24
Doctors from abroad rush to support Israeli hospitals amid war
Dozens of emergency medicine specialists from around the world leave comfortable jobs and family life to come to Israeli hospitals' aid after October 7 massacre
Eitan Gefen
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21:00 | 02.26.24
In wake of Hamas attack, Bedouin A-Team rises to the challenge
After suffering heavy losses in October 7 massacre, Bedouin community establishes the al-Faaza rescue team, comprised entirely of Bedouin volunteers and aimed at offering immediate first aid during crises
Ilana Curiel
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17:12 | 02.23.24
Fewer leaks, more talks and late-night pizzas: Inside nerve center of Gaza war
Despite criticism, War Cabinet shifted key discussions from tension-filled State Security Cabinet to smaller forum; here, despite pragmatic atmosphere, sharp disagreements emerge, with Private Deri offering unexpected ideas, surprising even IDF chief
Itamar Eichner
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16:26 | 02.23.24
Relatives of hostages in Gaza endure a nightmare, but dream their loved ones will be freed
Families of hostages in Gaza face an unimaginable ordeal nearly five months into the Israel-Hamas war; despite ongoing talks, their hope for the hostages' release fades as they fear global and Israeli attention wanes
Reuters
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08:59 | 02.23.24
With his mother killed and father abducted on October 7, little Almog is all alone
Or Levy, abducted from Nova rave, lost his wife Einav in Hamas attack, leaving toddler son with family; uncle Michael speaks of brotherly bond, young couple's love cut short and tireless quest to return Or from Gaza
Yael Ciechanover
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09:41 | 02.22.24
'You took my son and my grandson, leaving no one to carry on the Elias name'
Abraham Elias, 93, lost his son Captain Oded Elias 45 years ago in a training accident in Sinai; grandson Staff Sergeant Roy Elias fell in Gaza last December, leaving no male heirs
Michaela Hazani
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12:47 | 02.21.24
'Everyone should take time to visit the wounded who must not be forgotten'
Yifat says it hurt her to see people in coffee shops living their lives while hers has been turned upside down; Ronit worries about her son's future as a disabled man having lost his leg but is now busy planning his wedding
Adir Yanko
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22:04 | 02.20.24
When four brothers are fighting in Gaza
They are all combat soldiers who showed up to join the fight although they were concerned for their parents at home; but Mom and Dad instilled those values in their boys and never once encouraged them to doubt their chosen path
Yael Ciechanover
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23:30 | 02.19.24
Three Musketeers, one in Gaza: Alex's friends mark his birthday in captivity
Alex, Zohar and Dima were inseparable, until Alex was kidnapped to Gaza; after 135 days, as they mark his birthday in captivity, they are doing everything to support his wife Michal, who is expecting their second son
Yael Ciechanover
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18:02 | 02.18.24
'Gaza civilians infiltrated Israel on October 7, not just terrorists'
Family members of Israeli hostages', who are appealing to the ICC against Hamas leaders, say the world needs to see the full extent of the atrocities committed by the terror group and others
Yael Ciechanover, The Hague
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13:44 | 02.18.24
'There's a considerable chance you'll come back injured, if not worse'
Highly trained 4-person rescue team recounts fateful mission to free Israeli hostages Fernando Marman and Luis Har from terrorists in Gaza, sharing intriguing details about weeks of extensive preparations and anxious wait
Meir Turgeman, Oded Shalom
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12:48 | 02.15.24
Escalation, war threats - and resolution 1701 that will not satisfy anyone: a day of battle in the north
The attack on Safed, resulting in the loss of Staff Sgt. Omer Sarah Benjo, triggered a series of retaliatory IDF attacks and a warning of potential war from IDF chief; With both sides unyielding it is becoming increasingly clear the implementation of UN resolution 1701 may be the only viable path to move forward; 'Israeli strikes on Lebanon kills eleven civilians,' report
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun
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02:27 | 02.15.24
The Jews who act for Israel's public diplomacy in face of hostility
A group of young Diaspora Jews undertake mission to advocate for Israel in countries with significant pro-Palestinian activity
Nitzi Yakov
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10:52 | 02.14.24
Palestinian unity efforts making 'real progress,' says Abba aide
PA President Abbas' talks in Doha aim to unify Hamas and Fatah in a technocratic government; Despite challenges, efforts for a unified Palestinian political future continue
Mohammad Al-Kassim/The Media Line
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18:44 | 02.13.24
Squad leader at heliborne extraction unit recounts hostage rescue from Rafah
He has been involved in countless operations but retrieving hostages behind enemy lines, reuniting them with families, made Captain (res.) D aware of importance of avoiding mishaps, as entire nation looks on praying for their safe return
Nina Fox
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10:24 | 02.13.24
IDF push into Rafah is a diplomatic minefield
Israel is adamant that an incursion into Rafah is the only way to eliminate Hamas, but even President Joe Biden, Israel's top advocate, is losing faith in Netanyahu's promises; The Egyptians, while willing to engage with Israel to find a solution, are also showing obvious signs of trepidation about the Israeli' government's ability to carry out this task without harming civilians
Gilad Meiri
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18:34 | 02.11.24
'When she got shot, I could feel the bullet': the twins who faced down terrorists on October 7
Twin sisters Noa and Shira Cohen, 19, have been inseparable since birth and enlisted in the Border Police together; they bravely saved countless lives during the attack, shielding civilians from Hamas terrorists, and even sensing each other's pain
Meir Turgeman
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20:54 | 02.10.24
'How can you do this every day?': inside the IDF unit delivering humanitarian lifeline to Gaza
The Gaza Coordination and Liaison Administration handles the delicate task of aiding Gaza's civilians amid war despite losing friends who were killed or abducted when their base came under attack on October 7
Elisha Ben Kimon
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19:33 | 02.10.24
Welcome to the grinder: How IDF is burrowing deeper into Khan Younis
Hamas has retreated to what used to be a pivotal stronghold, now largely reduced to rubble, with its leaders possibly unaware of the devastation caused; however, IDF officers caution that victory isn't guaranteed yet
Avi Issacharoff
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10:50 | 02.10.24
'I knew nothing would stop me': First female IDF D9 operator talks
SFC Sharon Perry became the first female D9 bulldozer operator in the IDF and recalls the long and difficult road she had to take in order to fight alongside her team in Gaza
Yoav Zitun
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23:36 | 02.09.24
What would Israel do if it captures Sinwar?
Experts say recent findings in the Strip indicate Hamas' leader in Gaza and his followers are fleeing from the IDF, and present five scenarios that could unfold should Israel locate him
Ron Ben-Yishai
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22:25 | 02.09.24
A good deed salad: The kids who grow vegetables and donate them to Holocaust survivors
After class, 10th graders at Adam veAdama agricultural high school cultivate vegetables to donate to Holocaust survivors and the needy; ‘Our guiding principle is to always act for the benefit of others’
Ofir Hausman
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15:56 | 02.09.24
'I so wanted to believe you were alive,' freed girl writes to murdered mom
13-year-old Alma Or and her brother Noam abducted by Hamas terrorists to Gaza are unaware of their parents' fate; only after their release, find out their mother was murdered and their father taken hostage
Nina Fox
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21:31 | 02.07.24
Deep underground: A look at the IDF's campaign inside Hamas tunnels
At the outset of subterranean warfare, the directive was clear: don't enter tunnels, just blow up the entrances; But the IDF understood that to cut off the head of the snake they needed to go inside; Since then, a vast maze spanning at least 750 kilometers has been the backdrop for the pursuit of senior Hamas figures including Yahya Sinwar, who constantly moves around with the hostages as human shields
Ron Ben-Yishai
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13:45 | 02.07.24
Philosopher-turned-DJ who believed in human kindness was murdered on October 7
On the morning of October 6, Hayim Katsman, a Ph.D. and lecturer by day and DJ Dr. 3abass by night, performed at a party near his residence in Kibbutz Holit; True to his style, he curated a mesmerizing set of Arabic tracks that spanned the globe; A day later, he was dead
Michaela Hazani
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17:29 | 02.05.24
Thai workers return to Nahal Oz: 'We worked with the Gazans, and they came to kill us'
Months after being attacked on October 7th, Bobby Sorapot and other Thai workers opt to return to Israel and are back in the fields of Nahal Oz
Nahum Barnea
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12:14 | 02.05.24
Step-sister of hostages photographs troops in Gaza: 'I had to do something'
Corporal Mika Nakash, says hoped to see hostages rescued but also wanted to bring the war to light up close and personal; says IDF soldiers appear at their best when assisting civilians on humanitarian corridor
Korin Elbaz-Alush
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17:06 | 02.04.24
In search of family's Nazi's looted art
Documentary director learns of efforts to retrieve a collection of painting looted from her great grandparents by Nazis, in new film
Dina Halutz
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22:37 | 02.02.24
'You'd be amazed how quickly gas for coffee runs out': Logistics officer in Khan Younis shares insights
Major (res.) Roee Lahav is a supply replenishment officer in Khan Younis, and is the go-to guy for every need the unit has, whether it's food and coffee to sustain the soldiers, gas and diesel to sustain the tanks or ammunition to sustain the warriors - All deep inside enemy territory
Gilad Meiri
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15:36 | 02.02.24
World Hijab Day: Unwrapping the debate over head covering
Being mandated to wear by law in some countries while others consider banning it entirely, the traditional head covering continues to be both popular and controversial
Lana Ikelan/The Media Line
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16:58 | 02.01.24
IDF commander vows to bring back his abducted troops from Gaza
During the October 7 attack, Major Bar Sonnenshein was stationed in southern Israel where four of his soldiers were kidnapped; now operating in Khan Younis, he says he's responsible for bringing them home
Yoav Zitun, Yariv Katz
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15:36 | 01.31.24
Forensic accountants try to quantify damage cost to Kibbutz Be'eri
Calculating the cost of the October 7 attack range from the kidnapping and murder of members of the kibbutz accounting staff - leaving a massive and expensive puzzle to be unraveled, to the question of what 'damage' entails
Aaron Poris/The Media Line
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17:56 | 01.29.24
'Jewish doctors in Europe hide their identity'
Dr. Roni Eichel has faced personal and professional challenges during the war, including his son's injury in Gaza; in response to growing antisemitism since Oct 7, he established Doctors Against Antisemitism, a global organization with nearly 600 members
Eitan Geffen
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21:12 | 01.25.24
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