Monthly Archives: February 2025

How Gadi survived

Posted on February 9, 2025

80-year-old released hostage Gadi Mozes was held for 483 days in isolation. He walked 7km a day up and down his tiny room. He solved mathematics problems in his head. He persuaded his captors to give him books in English, … Continue reading →

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See Agam at her sister’s IDF graduation

Posted on February 9, 2025

Another article featuring released hostage Agam Berger. It features Agam at the IDF graduation ceremony for her younger sister Bar where Agam presented Bar with her graduation award ribbon. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-freed-hostage-agam-berger-presents-her-sister-with-graduation-award/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5eXP6a4wdo

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Supporting hostages with braided hair

Posted on February 9, 2025

The four female IDF soldiers released on Jan 25 had their hair braided by Agam Berger, who was released a week later. She had also braided the hair of some of the children released in Nov 2023. Many Israeli women, … Continue reading →

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Thai ex-hostages get residency status

Posted on February 9, 2025

The five Thai hostages released on Jan 30 have been granted Israeli residency status. Thaenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakhan, Sriaoun Watchara, Saethao Bannawat and Rumnao Surasak can stay in Israel if they wish, after their recovery. See them reunited with their … Continue reading →

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Now it’s personal

Posted on February 9, 2025

Fans of UK soccer team Tottenham Hotspur celebrated the release of hostage and Spurs fan Emily Damari. One fan said, “I don’t know her, I’ve never met her, but there was something very personal about her not just being a … Continue reading →

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Private concert for freed hostages

Posted on February 9, 2025

Hanan Ben Ari, one of Israel’s favorite singers, gave a private performance for Liri, Karina, Daniela and Naama and their families in hospital. The unique 2-hour “welcome home” concert included his latest release, “Today I woke up happy.” https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-says-liri-albag-saved-her-life-as-hamas-captors-tortured-threatened-her/

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An innovative zoo

Posted on February 1, 2025

In Beersheba’s new Midbarium experiential animal park (aka “zoo”), 15 interactive experiences enable visitors to “walk in the shoes” of the animals to understand how they survive and thrive in their habitats. E.g., to fly like a bird, lurk like … Continue reading →

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Israeli hockey to debut in USA

Posted on February 1, 2025

The Jerusalem Capitals and HC Tel Aviv, two leading clubs from the Israel Elite Hockey League (IEHL), will face off at New York’s UBS Arena on 23 Mar. It marks the first time Israeli professional hockey teams will compete on … Continue reading →

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A warm week in Jerusalem

Posted on February 1, 2025

Quite a few events to interest Jerusalemites this week including the early flowering of the capital’s almond trees, US President Trump’s inauguration, and Walter Bingham’s 101st birthday.  Ad 120, Walter. https://rjstreets.com/2025/01/26/oh-what-a-week-in-the-warm-jerusalem-january/

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Safer trains in India

Posted on February 1, 2025

The advanced safety systems of Israel’s Rail Vision (see here previously) are to be introduced to the Indian market. Indian Railways, which operates India’s national railway system, boasts one of the largest rail networks in the world, with approximately 15,000 … Continue reading →

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