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United in Prayer: Notes from Around the World Placed in the Western Wall
King David declared: “You, Who hearken to prayer, to You all flesh shall come” (Psalms 65:3). One special form of prayer is the tradition of placing a note between the stones of the Western Wall, the sole remaining part of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. This tradition began centuries ago. The first known source for
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U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles Sports “Messiah” Patch During Judea and Samaria Visit
At a meeting held earlier this week in the office of Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz, Congressman Andy Ogles appeared wearing a jacket featuring patches with the words “Messiah” and “Speedily in Our Days,” as well as an Israeli flag. The visit came as part of a broader congressional delegation to Israel organized by Yes!
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Temple-Era Workshop, Safeguarded by the Earth, Discovered in Dramatic Antiquities Theft Sting
A large stone vessel workshop from the days of the Second Temple, which produced ritual vessels for Jews some 2,000 years ago, has been uncovered in Jerusalem during an operation to apprehend antiquities looters. “The workshop revealed in Jerusalem is not merely an archaeological site,” officials said, “but a window into a world preserved deep
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Meet Israeli Champion and “Soldier of God”, Ahavat Hashem Gordon
Israeli kickboxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon returned home this morning (Monday), after his high-profile bout against a Turkish opponent, telling reporters, “It was a crazy week. Thank God I was able to win.” Gordon defeated Turkish fighter Ali Koyuncu at Event 17 of the Lithuanian organization UTMA, with Koyuncu retiring at the end of the second
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Heirs of Abraham’s Allies: Montana Cowboys Build Healing in the Hills of Binyamin
Christian volunteers from Montana have partnered with a therapeutic horse farm in the community of Alon to personally build a unique rehabilitation center for trauma victims and soldiers. The project is being constructed using a traditional American building method. “They love the people of Israel, sometimes more than we love ourselves,” those at the farm
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“After October 7, I Knew I Had to Win”: The Young Israeli Fighter Who Became European Champion
In a nation still bearing the wounds of October 7, Israelis old and young are making a conscious choice. Rather than sink into despair, they are rising with renewed resolve, embodying the truth of Scripture: “For a righteous man can fall seven times and rise” (Proverbs 24:16). Sixteen-year-old Alon Avital’s victory in Belgrade is more
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While Israelis Affirm Life, PA’s Culture of Death Called Out in New York City
For years, critics have argued that a significant portion of Palestinian society have nurtured a culture that glorifies death, elevating those who carry out attacks against Israelis as “martyrs” and rewarding their families with honor, public praise, and financial support. Streets, schools, and summer camps have been named after perpetrators of violence, reinforcing a narrative
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In a Series of Cabinet Decisions, Israel Reclaims Its Biblical Heartland
Israel’s Political-Security Cabinet yesterday (Monday) approved a series of far-reaching decisions advanced by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Israel Katz. These measures fundamentally alter the legal and civil landscape in Judea and Samaria. Formulated under the leadership of the Settlement Administration within the Ministry of Defense, they are intended to remove decades-old obstacles,
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Minister Chikli Takes a Stand Against Anti-Israel Activists Who Cross Lines
The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism has formally petitioned the Population and Immigration Authority to prevent a delegation from the anti-Israel organization “Eyewitness Palestine” from entering Israel. The delegation is made up of 32 people, two of whom are members of the Georgia State House of Representatives. In addition, the ministry
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Uprooted Residents of Homesh, Samaria, Plant Olive Trees Upon Return Home
Several weeks after receiving official recognition, and alongside preparations to establish themselves once again on the land in the coming weeks, former residents of Homesh planted olive trees on the site where the renewed community is to be built. Ahead of reconstruction, Homesh families are calling on additional families to come and join them, and
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EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a Terror Organization, as Trump Weighs Military Action
International pressure on Iran intensified in recent days amid growing internal unrest, a stalled diplomatic track with Washington, and increasingly sharp military signals from the United States. At the center of the developments is a historic decision by the European Union to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, alongside new
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First to Go, Last to Return: Israel Brings Home the Remains of Her Last Captive Son
Today (Monday), IDF representatives informed the family of hostage Ran Gvili, of blessed memory, that their loved one had been positively identified and returned for burial in Israel. Ran’s body was found by soldiers from the IDF’s Alexandroni Brigade. His funeral will take place this coming Wednesday. Gvili, of blessed memory, was an Israel Police
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Leading Brazilian Candidate Declares: “My First Visit as President Will Be to Samaria”
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, widely regarded as a leading contender in Brazil’s upcoming presidential elections, declared during a tour of Judea and Samaria that his first official visit as president would be to Samaria. Last night (Saturday) Senator Bolsonaro toured Samaria together with Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. Accompanying the senator was
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As Iran Slaughters Protesters, the U.S. and Israel Prepare for What Comes Next
As Iran’s ruling regime unleashes unprecedented violence against its own people, the United States and Israel are quietly deepening military and strategic coordination amid growing concerns over Tehran’s next moves. According to updated figures released by the Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 5,459 deaths have been fully verified since the latest
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Muslim Hero from Bondi Beach is Gifted a Menorah: “Light Will Win”
Less than a month after the deadly terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, the annual International Recognition Awards ceremony of Chabad took place last Thursday, honoring acts of courage and moral clarity in the face of evil. One of the evening’s most moving moments came with the tribute to Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born shop owner
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Following Papua New Guinea and Fiji, Samoa to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Samoan Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt has decided that Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem during the year 2026. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar spoke with him today (Sunday) and welcomed the decision. Just spoke with the Prime Minister of Samoa, La’auli Leuatea Schmidt. I thanked him for his moral decision to open an
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Tourism Development Plan Aims to Turn Judea and Samaria into “Local Tuscany”
Tourism Minister Haim Katz announced today (Sunday) that he will soon submit a plan for government approval aimed at significantly advancing the tourism infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, with an overall investment of close to 86 million shekels. The initiative is designed to close long-standing infrastructure disparities in the region, which currently contains less than
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Disarmament in Name Only: Israel Says Hezbollah Still a Major Threat
The Prime Minister’s Office responded Thursday to a statement by the Lebanese Armed Forces claiming that Hezbollah has been disarmed in southern Lebanon, stressing that despite some efforts, the terror organization remains heavily armed and is actively seeking to rearm with Iranian support. Earlier in the day, the Lebanese Army announced that it had achieved
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