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Three Soldiers From Same Unit Killed in Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  December 27, 2023
The IDF announces the death of three more soldiers, resulting in a total of 164 fallen IDF soldiers.
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Freed 12-Year-Old Hostage Says Captors Told Him Israel Had Been Destroyed

Stand for Israel  |  December 26, 2023
Eitan was also falsely told that his mother was taken hostage. It wasn’t until he returned home that he learned the truth.
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Amid War, Jews Are Making Aliyah

Stand for Israel  |  December 22, 2023
With worries over rising anti-Semitism across the globe, many Jewish people are choosing to make aliyah.
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IDF Expands Operations in Gaza as Rockets Target Tel Aviv

Stand for Israel  |  December 21, 2023
After nearly two days with no rockets fired at the Holy Land, the attacks now resume, targeting southern and central Israel.
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Reservist Saves Family in Terror Attack

Stand for Israel  |  December 19, 2023
On leave from war, Yishai was attacked in the West Bank while driving with his wife and their infant in the back seat.
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IDF Solidifies Hold in Northern Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  December 19, 2023
As the ground operation intensifies, the IDF says they’ve made advancements by uncovering many terror tunnels and weapon storage areas.
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Mourning Loss of IDF Soldier

Stand for Israel  |  December 18, 2023
We mourn the loss of this Christian IDF soldier from Germany who lost his life on the battlefield in Gaza.
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Freed from Gaza, Mom Kidnapped with Daughters Cannot Sleep

Stand for Israel  |  December 16, 2023
New accounts from former hostages are absolutely heartbreaking as they explain the fear, injuries, and lack of food.
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Released Hostage Sapir Cohen Speaks Out

Stand for Israel  |  December 14, 2023
Sapir Cohen shares her experiences of being held in Gaza and still awaits the release of her partner who was kidnapped with her on October 7.
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19-Year-Old Saved 13 People on October 7

Stand for Israel  |  December 13, 2023
This young man didn't think twice before rushing to help those being attacked by Hamas.
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Siblings and Former Hostages Tell Their Story

Stand for Israel  |  December 12, 2023
“Every day there is like hell,” says a recently released hostage, Maya—who was taken along with her brother, Itay. Now they are both speaking out.
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In Gaza, 7 More Soldiers Lost

Stand for Israel  |  December 11, 2023
As the death toll of soldiers lost reaches 104, the ground operation is so intense that equipment had to be airdropped to support IDF troops on the battlefields.

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