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This Week's News from Israel (December 16, 2025)
2 days ago
Israel Quickly Responds to the Heartbreaking Antisemitic Attack in Australia

In the wake of the horrific tragedy in Sydney, Australia during the large Hanukkah gathering for the local Jewish community, Israel quickly sent political, practical, and community support to the shocked community and nation. Two men shot at the large crowd who was gathered to light the first Hanukkah candle,…

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2 days ago
Videos Emerge of Israeli Hostages in Gaza Celebrating Hanukkah

Videos from December 2023 are now emerging of six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a deep tunnel in Rafah, which is in southern Gaza. They had been held by Hamas for two months until they were murdered by Hamas in August 2024 when Hamas detected IDF troops nearby. Evidence shows…

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2 days ago
Storm Byron Brings Massive Amounts of Rain to Most of Israel

Last week, Israel experienced unprecedented rains, winds, lightning, and thunder from Storm Bryon, which wreaked havoc in Greece and Cyprus before travelling across the Mediterranean to Israel. There was severe flooding in many Israeli cities; search and rescue teams helped rescue many stranded in cars, some stuck in their flooded…

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2 days ago
Hanukkah Events Organized by Our Staff in Israel

As Hanukkah is celebrated around the world, our staff is hosting many Hanukkah parties throughout the country! It’s a wonderful time to remember that even in the darkness, we hold fast to hope and God’s faithfulness. As we gather many at family camps, children’s parties, special events for Holocaust survivors,…

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