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Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where the stabber was shot and killed in a suspected stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Four Wounded in Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack
Despite the current temporary ceasefire in Gaza, terror attacks remain a brutal reality in Israel.
People walk past stickers of victims killed in the October 7 massacre, and ongoing Iron Swords War, by a beach in Tel Aviv
Fellowship Blog
Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers
In remembering Israel’s fallen soldiers, Miriam Lock, a Fellowship staff member in our Israel office, reflects on the memorial stickers posted across Israel.
An army helicopter carrying the three hostages from Hamas captivity as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, at Tel haSHomer medical center, person wrapped in an Israeli flag embraces another person beside a parked car at a nighttime gathering, with onlookers and streetlights in the background.
Stand For Israel Blog
Four More Hostages Set to Be Released on Saturday
All of Israel, and all her friends around the world, pray for the safe return of more Israeli hostages during the first stage of the deal.
Israelis watch the release of three hostages from Hamas captivity as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, at hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 19, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
‘Blessed are You, Lord, Who Frees the Captives’
Emily, Doron, and Romi, the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, have been turned over to the IDF.
Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on January 19, 2025
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
The Hostage Deal – Israel’s Sacred Stand for Life
Today, we cling to hope as we take the first steps toward bringing our loved ones home.
Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza hold a press conference in Tel Aviv on January 17, 2024.
Stand For Israel Blog
A List of the First Hostages to Be Freed
Israel has published a list of the 33 hostages to be released in the first stage of the deal struck between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group.
Photographs of the victims killed and held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, on Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv. January 05, 2025
Stand For Israel Blog
'Deal Is Underway'
Israeli officials say that the crisis preventing an agreement between Hamas and Israel is resolved and the Israeli government is set to meet Friday to discuss the plan.
Yael Eckstein with elderly woman, heads together, wheelchair, red and black sweater, holding hands, heads together, IFCJ logo food box in rear, kitchen, looking at camera
Stories
Someone to Always Take Care of Her
Today, Chaya, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, finds herself living in war again, as the war on Israel continues in the Holy Land.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Memorial Ceremony for people who were murdered during the October 7th Massacre, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem
Stand For Israel Blog
Israel Holds off on Approving Hostage Deal
Though the agreement is still likely to move forward, PM Netanyahu’s office says that Hamas is “creating a last-minute crisis that is preventing an agreement."
Demonstrators react after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, two people comfort each other at a nighttime demonstration, surrounded by posters with photos of missing individuals and signs with Hebrew text.
Stand For Israel Blog
More Details Emerge About Hostage-Ceasefire Deal
The ceasefire deal will be carried out in three phases, with a gradual return of all Israeli hostages.
Elderly man with gray hair gazing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, capturing a moment of reflection and spirituality.
Fellowship Blog
Let Us Pray Together for the Ceasefire-Hostage Release
Our Chairman of the Board Bishop Paul Lanier shares a heartfelt prayer for the ceasefire-hostage release.
Yael Eckstein, southern Israel
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Is the Hostage Deal Good for Israel?
Yael shares her thoughts on the information we have right now about news of a hostage deal.