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Stories
'No Matter What it Takes'
Nathan, 19, is so excited to have made aliyah (immigrated to Israel) from France with The Fellowship last November! But life adjusting to a new count
Hamas, Islamic Jihad and thousands of Gazans seen outside the house of Sinwar in Khan Younis, Gaza, where two Israeli hostages were released to the Red Cross on January 30, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Arbel Yehoud, Gadi Mozes, 5 Thais, Freed Amid Mayhem
Eight more hostages were released on Thursday amid chaos and terror.
Released hostage Amit Soussana
Stand For Israel Blog
Ex-Hostage Says Liri Albag Saved Her Life
Amit Soussana says recently released hostage Liri Albag saved her life when they were in captivity together in 2023.
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, hand over four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Palestine Square, in Gaza City.
Stand For Israel Blog
Hostages Held in Tunnels With No Human Contact for Months
Some of the recently released hostages have signs of mild starvation and some were left underground for months.
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Fellowship Blog
Two Survivors Tell Their Story This International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Learn about two Holocaust survivors who need our help and action this International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Released hostage Daniella Gilboa arrives at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, January 25, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag Released
Praise God the four female soldiers were released on Saturday and have reunited with their parents.
Shira Albag, mother of hostage Liri Albag speaks during a rally.
Stand For Israel Blog
Four Female Soldiers to Be Released Saturday
Praise God, Liri, Daniella, Karina, and Naama will be coming home to Israel on Saturday.
People walking next to mural of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Jerusalem, January 23, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Israel Prepares to Welcome Home Four More Hostages
Hamas has already violated the deal – but Israeli officials say they won't let that interfere with bringing the hostages home.
Railway tracks leading toward the Auschwitz concentration camp entrance, with guard towers, fencing, and visitors visible under a cloudy sky.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Liberating Auschwitz Again
On January 27, the world pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. But has Auschwitz ever truly been liberated?
Palestinians inspect the rubble of the house where 2 Palestinian gunmen who shot 3 Israelis dead killed by Israeli security forces in Jenin, in the West Bank, January 23, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Israel Kills Two Responsible for Terror Attack
The two men responsible for the January attack that killed three Israelis earlier this month have been killed by the IDF.
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Fellowship Blog
'It Means the World to Me'
“Can you play old Israeli songs during my MRI exam?” Yona asks Maisa, a nurse who is preparing her for the procedure. “Yes, of course!” Ma
Released hostage Emily Damari arrives at Tel haSHomer medical center, January 19, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Freed Hostage Emily’s Wounded Hand Becomes Symbol of Defiance
Freed hostage Emily Damari posted a photo of her unbandaged hand after losing two fingers in Hamas captivity, and it’s become a message of hope and Israeli defiance.