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21+ min ago (951+ words) Without justice, meaning execution, extradition, and accountability, terrorism persists, incentivized by releases and rewards. The post Loss, survival, resilience, and contemporary antisemitism 15 years after the terror attack in which she was nearly killed appeared first on Israel365 News. On December 18, 2010, British-Israeli tour guide, Tal Hartuv, and her American Christian friend, Kristine Luken, were hiking in the Mata forest near Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem. What began as a peaceful outing turned into a deadly, bloody nightmare when two Palestinian Arab terrorists ambushed them. The attackers bound and gagged the women, tormenting them before stabbing Luken to death in a brutal execution. They mistakenly believed she was Jewish. Hartuv, stabbed multiple times with a machete'suffering 18 wounds, over 30 broken bones, and a near-fatal chest injury'survived by playing dead and later escaping to seek help. Fifteen years later, marking the anniversary, Hartuv shared reflections…...

21+ min ago (344+ words) Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer performed this week at official Hanukkah parties at the White House, in the presence of US President Donald Trump. In an interview with Kol B'rama radio, Lemmer shared behind-the-scenes details - including moments of Talmud study in a place where almost no one is allowed to stay. Lemmer, a Belz Chasid who has a recording contract with Universal Music Group, performed the song "God Bless America" in a special Yiddish version, accompanied by the official US Army band. "This is a song written by a Jew, Irving Berlin, and he once said in an interview that this saying, 'God Bless America,' he heard from his mother. It was probably in Yiddish," Lemmer explained. "I updated the lyrics for the whole song in Yiddish." The two parties took place in different atmospheres. "The afternoon was more general, and…...

22+ min ago (82+ words) [ IDF soldiers are seen operating in Nablus, in the West Bank, July 3, 2025 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON]The civilians fled the scene on foot, with several of them being detained later by the IDF. The military has opened an investigation into the matter. Israeli civilians run over Palestinian pedestrian after illegaly entering Nablus, IDF confirms The civilians fled the scene on foot, with several of them being detained later by the IDF. The military has opened an investigation into the matter....

31+ min ago (711+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 805 Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a tiny RNA molecule that can potentially lead the way toward treatments against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Called PreS, the molecule enables a bacteria-eating virus known as a bacteriophage " or phage, for short " to take control of a bacterial cell and use it for its own growth, eventually destroying the bacterium. "Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious global health threats of our time," Dr. Sahar Melamed, head of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Melamed lab, told The Times of Israel. Understanding how phages operate can "aid scientists in furthering research and therapies that might help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria," he said. The peer-reviewed study, led by PhD student Aviezer Silverman, MSc student Raneem Nashef, and computational biologist Reut Wasserman from the Hebrew University, in collaboration with Prof. Ido…...

40+ min ago (771+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 805 So begins "The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah," the latest novel by Jewish-American author Jean Meltzer. Set in New York City, with plenty of Jewish references, the novel shows that in this season of Christmas romance stories, there's room for a Hanukkah romance, too. "I really believe in the idea of connecting with your beshert," Meltzer told The Times of Israel, using the Yiddish word for soulmate. "This is a story about even when a couple falls apart, you can fall back together again." After a TV career in which she won a daytime Emmy award, followed by five years at a rabbinical school in Israel, which she ultimately left due to chronic illness, Meltzer has made a career out of writing Jewish-themed romance novels, starting with her 2021 debut, "The Matzah Ball." Meltzer recalled going into stores…...

46+ min ago (240+ words) Chen Moshe Mizrahi, who was present at the Supernova music festival in the Re'im Forest on the morning of October 7, received this week a certificate of recognition for his exceptional bravery during the terrorist attack. The certificate was presented to him by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay, Raul Latorre, as an acknowledgment of "choosing hope in the midst of darkness." Mizrahi, who was injured during the event, helped rescue dozens of partygoers and wounded individuals under missile fire and terrorist infiltration for about seven hours. In an interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, he recounted: "I managed to reach four different sites, use two weapons, and save about 45 people, including two soldiers who were seriously injured." He said that he did not choose to hide or escape. "It was a…...

52+ min ago (430+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 805 SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) " A man credited with saving lives for wrestling a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a terror attack on a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday received'a check for more than A$2.5 million ($1.65 million USD) on Friday, after tens of thousands of people contributed to a donation website. Ahmed al Ahmed hid behind parked cars before charging at one of the gunmen from behind, seizing his weapon and knocking him to the ground. Ahmed suffered gunshot wounds after apparently being fired on by a second perpetrator and remains in hospital after undergoing surgery. More than 43,000 people worldwide contributed to the fundraising, including Jewish billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who gave A$99,999 and shared the fundraiser on his X account. Australia's prime minister and the state premier have visited…...

1+ hour ago (57+ words) Real time news brief - Russian citizen arrested for taking pictures on behalf of Iran at Israeli ports - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Russian citizen arrested for taking pictures on behalf of Iran at Israeli ports Russian citizen arrested for taking pictures on behalf of Iran at Israeli ports...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (641+ words) In the current parshios, we encounter the personality of Yosef, coinciding with our lighting of the Menorah. Yosef has three penetrating qualities connected to the Menorah light. Second, he was the fire needed to extinguish Esav; Yaakov felt confident to leave Lavan only once Yosef was born. The Menorah we light on Hanukkah came in tandem with the extinguishing of the Yevanim (Greeks), enemies who sought to destroy our souls. Lastly, Yosef-who is a "sof" (end) character as Mashiach ben Yosef-paves the way for Mashiach ben David. Yosef had an intense desire for the rebuilding of the Mikdash, as seen by his selfless embrace of Binyamin. Similarly, Hanukkah is about a Menorah that symbolizes the rededication of the Temple. Now, as we light the Menorah, we are awakened to ponder a character who finalizes our destiny-one who exhibited how to…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (45+ words) Three decapitated head cloth dolls were placed this morning near the homes of former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak, retired Supreme Court Justice Uzi Fogelman, and Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai. Unusual protest: Decapitated head dolls placed outside homes of ex-Supreme Court justices...