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Israel news from October 20, 2025
2 weeks ago
Massive Protest by Over 200,000 Ultra-Orthodox in Jerusalem

In Israel, it used to be the case that ultra-Orthodox religious men did not serve a mandatory military service, whereas mostly all secular young men and women serve for 2 to 3 years, plus reserve duty for years after. Recent amendments to the law now require the ultra-Orthodox to…

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2 weeks ago
Tel Aviv Underground Fortified Hospital

Recently, a 10-million-dollar donation was given from the Helmsley Charitable Trust to build an underground emergency hospital in Tel Aviv, connected with Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital). The emergency ward will be located on the negative fifth floor, with the floors above it to be used for parking lots.…

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2 weeks ago
Marking 30 Years Since the Assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin

On Saturday, thousands of people gathered at Rabin Square in the heart of Tel Aviv to mark 30 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Many prominent politicians were there, including Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, Yashar party chair Gadi Eisenkot, and former Hamas hostage, Gadi Mozes. Rabin…

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2 weeks ago
Reminder for Points of Prayer from Our Staff in Israel:

Please pray for our ministry among Holocaust survivors. Many of them live alone and feel lonely. Many of them have age-related health issues. Please pray our staff can encourage them, practically help them, and offer them opportunities to know more about Jesus—the ultimate comforter and friend.

Please pray…

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