Weeks ago he was a Columbia University undergrad. Now this American leads an IDF squad near Gaza.
For about 30 minutes a day, David Ben-Naim gets phone time to update his family in California on his well-being
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Biden: ‘I have not given up hope’ on rescuing hostages held by Hamas
Biden said he was deploying experts to assist Israel in hostage recovery
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Arch of Titus, Roman landmark celebrating ancient destruction of Jerusalem, lit up in in tribute to Israel
Two monuments bathed in white and blue symbolized triumph over attempts to disperse and humiliate the Jews and even wipe them off the face of the earth
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US death toll in Israel now at 22, with increase expected as identities are confirmed
The names of the dead, mostly young dual citizens, were beginning to emerge
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Israeli cabinet ministers heckled out of hospitals as they try to visit the wounded
Idit Silman, who toppled the previous ‘change’ government over hospital Passover food, was rushed out by a doctor angry at the current government
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Law firm rescinds job offer after NYU law student blames Hamas’ attack on Israel
The student may also lose their position as the head of NYU's Student Bar Association
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Sydney government apologizes for pro-Palestinian protest that included ‘gas the Jews’ chants
Officials have rejected protesters’ request for another rally this weekend
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Thousands of American doctors volunteer to help Israeli victims — but have yet to get the call
‘Everyone wants to come'
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Jewish White House staffers get emotional during briefing on response to Israel’s war
“Many of us — look at the three of us up here — are of this community,” a top Jewish White House official said
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A mother and daughter flew to Israel from Chicago for the holidays. Now they’re missing
The kibbutz they were visiting was attacked. They were last seen being taken away by Hamas
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Argentina, Canada, other countries plan airlifts to help their citizens leave war-torn Israel
So far, most people in the country who wish to leave are on their own to do so, and many flights have been canceled, making it hard to get out
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