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This Week's News from Israel (January 21, 2025)
3 days ago
The Ceasefire and Hostage Return Agreement

Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire and hostage deal. Its implementation began earlier this week. After months of negotiations by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, Israel, and Hamas, all parties have finally agreed to their compromises. The first phase will last forty-two days, in which thirty-three hostages will be…

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3 days ago
Three Israeli Women Finally Come Home from Captivity

After 471 days of being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were freed under the terms of the ceasefire/hostage release agreement. It was a joyous day for them, their families, the nation of Israel, and the world. As the vehicles carrying them inched…

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3 days ago
Body of Staff Sergeant Shaul Brought Back to Israel—Eleven Years Later

In 2014, Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul was killed and captured by Hamas during Operation Protective Edge. He was part of the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion. In the Shejaiya neighborhood, his M-113 armored personnel carrier got stuck. While Israeli soldiers attempted to move it, Hamas terrorists launched anti-tank missiles, killing seven…

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3 days ago
Israeli Train Guard Wants to Read the New Testament

We want to share with you this message from an Israeli staff member:

Yesterday, I took the train, and I always say hello to the security guard. This time we chatted a bit, and I told him I am studying at a Bible college, which teaches the Tanakh [Old Testament]…

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