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News Are Haredi Jews in the IDF the new normal?
‘Sitting at home is the worst thing you can do in these times,’ said Ari Goldberg, a Haredi reservist who joined the IDF last month
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Opinion Hamas is not as popular in Gaza as it seems. But Israel’s tactics will ensure their survival
Israel's response to the Oct. 7 terror attacks has killed thousands of civilians, and may strengthen the terrorist group
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Fast Forward Massive Israeli rally for hostages — and different views on how long Netanyahu should lead
Some who don't want him to stay in power said he shouldn't leave before the hostages are all home
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Opinion Hamas just released 24 hostages. Where are the rest of our children?
By dragging out the release of Israeli children, the terrorists continue to torment us
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Fast Forward 24 more hostages released by Hamas
Israeli women and children, as well as Thai and Filipino citizens, were freed as a part of a cease-fire agreement
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News ‘A warm hug from grandma’: In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, families contemplate the expected release of 50 hostages
Relatives of those held captive in Gaza say even if their loved ones are freed, they will continue to press for those who remain captive
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Books Mosab Abu Toha isn’t the first Palestinian writer targeted by Israel
The poet was released Tuesday after two days in captivity. While the reason for his detention remains unclear, Israeli authorities have arrested and jailed celebrated Palestinian writers in the past.
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Opinion Israel must save the hostages at any cost
The Israeli government has a moral responsibility to get our people back from the hands of the murderous Hamas regime
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Culture Mamdani’s first statement on antisemitism as mayor-elect got some weird pushback
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