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This Week's News from Israel (February 3, 2025)
4 days ago
Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with President Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to Washington, DC for strategic meetings with US president Donald Trump regarding the second phase of the ceasefire with Hamas. President Trump wants the war in Gaza to end without Hamas as the military, political, and civil leader, but the question to be discussed…

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4 days ago
Hamas Returns Three Israelis, Five Thai Workers Taken Hostage on October 7

On Thursday, after 482 days in Hamas captivity, Hamas released observer solider Agam Berger (20), whom they dressed in fake military clothes and handed a “release certificate.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soon met her and drove her to the border where she was reunited with her mother and father…

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4 days ago
Three Additional Israeli Hostages Released, Fate of Bibas Family Unknown

Two days later, the emotional rollercoaster began again with the release of Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel, and Yarden Bibas. Each have their own emotional story and have endured tremendous hardship in Gaza. Ofer and two of his children were taken captive together from Kibbutz Nir Oz. The children were released…

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4 days ago
Believers from Asia Celebrate Chinese New Year with Our Staff in Israel

This past week, our team joined with wonderful brothers and sisters in the Lord from Korea and China to celebrate the Chinese New Year festival. The goal was to invite Israeli travelers who had spent time in Korea and Hong Kong to come and celebrate. They came! Our staff was…

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