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isitors at Hostage Square a day after all living hostages were released from Hamas captivity back home to Israel. October 14, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
24 Deceased Hostages Still Remain in Gaza
Hamas has not shown willingness to return deceased hostages from Gaza despite agreement.
David Bradshaw (President & Founder of Awaken the Dawn) with Robin Van Etten (IFCJ staff).
Fellowship Blog
Dawn of a New Age in the Middle East
At this very moment, families across Israel are welcoming home their loved ones after months of anguish and prayer.
People wait for freed hostages at the Re'im military facility in southern Israel, October 13, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Hamas Release Bodies of Four Hostages
Hamas has only released four of the 28 deceased hostages still in Gaza.
STORY Raisa Reznik - WDF
Fellowship Blog
Project Spotlight: Elderly Jews from the Former Soviet Union
The Fellowship visits and provides aid for elderly beneficiaries in Israel from the former Soviet Union.
Released hostages Rom Barslavski arrives to Sheba hospital, October 13, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
After Two Years, Hostages Finally Come Home
Praise God as the hostages return home after 738 days!
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Fellowship Blog
Flags of Fellowship: Echoing Springs Christian Church
Echoing Springs Christian Church in North Carolina offers hope for Flags of Fellowship 2025.
An ancient archaeological site where remains of a Jewish settlement, including a Synagogue dating to the Talmudic period, were discovered in the center of the Golan Heights, not far from the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights, July 6, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
1,500-Year-Old Synagogue Unearthed in Golan Heights
The ancient synagogue dates the Jewish community that lived in the area back to the Roman and Byzantine period.
The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025
Stand For Israel Blog
IDF Completes Major Withdrawal in Gaza, Beginning Ceasefire
IDF forces withdraw from Gaza as the 72 hours for Hamas to release the remaining hostages begin.
United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, October 10, 2025.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Hamas War Peace Deal: "Glimmer of Hope"
Yael's statement on the agreed upon peace deal and the path ahead for Israel.
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Fellowship Blog
Flags of Fellowship Across the United States and Canada
Meet some of the faith-based institutions that participated in this year's Flags of Fellowship.
HaShomer HaChadash appreciation to IFCJ event
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
"The Dry Bones that Come to Life"
Yael joins Mike Gallagher to talk about the peace deal between Israel and Hamas after two years of war.
Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators set sign a deal freeing all hostages from Gaza. October 09, 2025
Stand For Israel Blog
IDF Prepares for Return of Hostages
Israeli forces are preparing care and reception areas for the remaining hostages that are expected to return next week.