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The IDF has deployed dozens of robotic armored vehicles in Gaza. They carry an explosives container, place it at the target, and retreat before detonation. They are a dramatic combat tool, neutralizing thousands of explosive devices and saving the lives of many soldiers.

Yuval Raphael, Nova Festival survivor and Israel’s 2025 Eurovision contestant, received the United Hatzalah Hero Award at the organization’s Los Angeles annual gala. Her rendition of resilience anthem “New Day Will Rise,” won the global audience vote and 2nd place overall, despite suffering anti-Israel abuse.

American-Israeli Edan Alexander, who was held hostage in Gaza for 584 days, said that he intends to continue his IDF service next month. “I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers. Serving in the IDF is one of the greatest honors of my life.”

Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced that its "Iron Beam" is now operational. Batteries will be deployed across the country within the coming months. The system can intercept drones, mortars, rockets and missiles. It will dramatically reduce the cost of defending against airborne attacks.

Thousands of years ago Jews walked up Jerusalem’s Pilgrimage Road to the Temple Mount. It has been reopened and reminds all that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people. Hear the words of Prime Minister Netanyahu, US Ambassador Huckabee and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

During US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel, he joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ambassador Mike Huckabee to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Ruthie Blum writes about a typical train journey in Israel, from Jerusalem to Herzliya. It is a snapshot of the Israel she (and many others) loves.

The 2025 Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor was awarded to Dr. Miriam Adelson, Dr. Mathias Döpfner, Judge George Karra, Moti Malka, Prof Avi Ohry, Prof Dina Porat, Galila Ron-Feder Amit, Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, and Dr. Yossi Vardi. Click on the links below to read about their achievements.

A rare hoard of 22 copper coins (4th century CE) was discovered in an underground hiding complex beneath the ruins of the Lower Galilee ancient settlement of Hukok. They date from the Gallus Revolt (351-352 CE), the lesser-known and last Jewish revolt under Roman rule.

I missed this article from Dec 2024. Maia and Oshri Bouganim escaped the 7 Oct 2023 Hamas attack and married just days later. After a little over a year, they celebrated the birth and circumcision of their first son, “the baby we've been blessed with is nothing less than a great miracle”.