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This Week's News from Israel (October 20, 2025)
2 days ago
Reunion of Avinatan and Noa

The world watched Avinatan Or being held by Hamas at the Nova musical festival site as his girlfriend, Noa Argamani, was snatched from him and driven off—sitting on a motorcycle between two Hamas terrorists, her arms outstretched toward Avinatan as she screamed in terror. After 737 horrific days, the two…

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2 days ago
Freed Hostages’ Emotional Reunion

Four friends who were held hostage by Hamas together for months reunited after the hostage release. Omer Wenkert was freed in February, leaving behind his “brothers” Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David in Gaza. Wenkert said at the time, “it was difficult to comprehend that I was leaving and they would…

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2 days ago
Hamas Violates Agreement: Not All Dead Hostages Have Been Returned to Israel

Even though the 20 living hostages have been returned, thousands of people still gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square and around the country on Saturday night to demand and cry out for the remaining bodies of the Israelis murdered by Hamas to be returned. Demonstrations have taken place since October…

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2 days ago
Children’s Camp During Sukkot

Over the Sukkot holiday (Feast of Tabernacles), our staff in Jerusalem welcomed a wonderful group of kids for a camp during their school vacation. Thank you for praying for these dear children as they heard about Jesus and drew closer to Him! Read below about their time together:

“We just…

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