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Shilo Freid
How do you mourn someone killed 2 years ago but buried only now? Halachic guidance for hostage families
As families begin burying hostages killed on October 7 or during captivity, leading rabbis outline how Jewish mourning laws apply when burial is delayed—offering guidance for grief that returns long after the loss
Shilo Freid
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10.16.25
Freed hostage Matan Angrest attends funeral of revered commander whose body returned from Gaza
Former tank crewman joins mourners at Mount Herzl for Capt. Daniel Perez, killed in Oct. 7 battles; Perez led heroic defense against Hamas alongside Angrest and other fallen or captured soldiers; 'I’m ready to go back into Gaza right now to bring fallen hostages back'
Lihi Gordon, Shilo Freid
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10.15.25
'Seven men in a pit': Freed hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana's father reveals horrific abuse by Hamas
Avi Ohana says his son managed to hide his military background from the Hamas terrorists who held him captive in Gaza for nearly two years
Shilo Freid, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Eitan Glickman, Gal Ganot
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10.15.25
Despite war's end, Smotrich calls for renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza
Speaking in Sderot after hostage returns, finance minister says settlement key to long-term security; Strock warns new deal lacks firm guarantees on Hamas disarmament or Israeli control, fueling tensions within Netanyahu’s coalition
Shilo Freid, Roni Green Shaulov
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10.15.25
Israelis mark Simchat Torah with renewed joy after hostage releases
Two years after the 2023 Hamas attack halted celebrations, hakafot shniyot return nationwide with dancing, prayer and calls for the return of the fallen; families, officials and survivors join events from Tel Aviv to the Gaza border
Shilo Freid
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10.15.25
Omri's daughters packed his suitcase, Yosef Haim's car washed after 2 years: Families prepare for their hostages
After more than two years of anxiety, pain and hope Israel is holding its breath for the release of the hostages, and .their families are preparing their homes for the moment when their loved ones will return from captivity; signs have been hung, cars have been washed and clothes have been folded into suitcases; On Monday morning, 738 days later, the dream of their return home is expected to become a reality
Shilo Freid, Lihi Gordon
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10.13.25
'Morning of historic and momentous news': Israeli leaders hail Trump after Gaza hostage deal
Netanyahu calls it a 'great day for Israel' as politicians across the spectrum praise US-brokered accord and express hope for lasting peace
Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger
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10.09.25
War reshapes faith: Study finds Israeli young adults turn to religion and spirituality amid conflict
A Hebrew University survey of 1,200 students found that a quarter grew more religious and a third more spiritual since the war began, while 14% moved away from faith — revealing how trauma drives a search for meaning
Shilo Freid
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10.08.25
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, again violating status quo
Contrary to procedure and in the midst of negotiations in Egypt, the minister announced that he was going to 'pray for victory in the war, the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages'; The Prime Minister's Office has been forced to disavow the minister, who claimed that 'the political echelon permits Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount'
Shilo Freid
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10.08.25
Goldknopf sparks outrage after calling to free Haredi draft dodgers as hostage deal advances
In a letter to Netanyahu, United Torah Judaism leader Yitzhak Goldknopf praised the plan to free hostages but also urged releasing Haredi draft dodgers, saying they were jailed 'for studying Torah' and should 'celebrate Sukkot with their families'
Shilo Freid
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10.06.25
Hamas says can't release all hostages within 72 hours; Netanyahu: 'If that does not happen, we will resume fighting'
Amid Hamas’ claim it can’t free all hostages in three days, Netanyahu said Israel won’t advance the plan until 48 hostages are released, warning the PA won’t rule Gaza and Israel will oversee its demilitarization; Officials expect delays.
Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid
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10.05.25
Freed hostage Eliya Cohen hails killing of Hamas abductor, jokes ‘baklava, anyone?’
Former hostage Eliya Cohen welcomed the IDF’s elimination of the Hamas commander who abducted him on October 7, calling it 'a blessing'; He and his partner shared celebratory posts as families of victims urged focus on freeing remaining hostages
Shilo Freid, Idan Bloemhof
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09.29.25
Anti-vaccine leaflets spread in ultra-Orthodox communities despite infant deaths from measles
Four infants died of measles in a week, yet extremist ultra-Orthodox groups continue distributing leaflets urging parents not to vaccinate; In contrast, Israel’s chief rabbis and the Eda Haredit court have called on the public to vaccinate as soon as possible
Shilo Freid
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09.28.25
Court sentences seven men in 2021 lynching of Lod resident Yigal Yehoshua
Central District Court in Lod handed down prison terms of 11 to 17 years for six Lod residents and a Palestinian from the West Bank, convicted in the fatal attack during the May 2021 riots that erupted alongside Operation Guardian of the Walls
Shilo Freid
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09.28.25
'Every year is a race': Tens of thousands of Israelis ride trains from Europe to Uman
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the journey to Uman has become particularly challenging, with hours of waiting at border crossings and long delays; This year, many Hasidim are choosing a new solution - organized train trips from across Europe, some are luxury lines with bedrooms and kosher catering, allowing them to arrive at Rabbi Nachman's grave by Rosh Hashanah relaxed and prepared
Shilo Freid
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09.21.25
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