Stand for Israel Blog

Chairs with photographs of Israeli hostages, some who were released a few days ago, and some who's bodies are still held in Hamas captivity, in jerusalem. October 15, 2025.
IDF Opens Rafah Border Crossing After Additional Hostages Released
Three of the four bodies returned have been identified as former hostages as humanitarian aid heads into Gaza.
Visitors at Hostage Square a day after all living hostages were released from Hamas captivity back home to Israel. October 14, 2025.
Hamas to Release Bodies of Four More Hostages
The terror group and other sources say the bodies of hostages will be returned tonight.
isitors at Hostage Square a day after all living hostages were released from Hamas captivity back home to Israel. October 14, 2025.
24 Deceased Hostages Still Remain in Gaza
Hamas has not shown willingness to return deceased hostages from Gaza despite agreement.
People wait for freed hostages at the Re'im military facility in southern Israel, October 13, 2025.
Hamas Release Bodies of Four Hostages
Hamas has only released four of the 28 deceased hostages still in Gaza.
Released hostages Rom Barslavski arrives to Sheba hospital, October 13, 2025.
After Two Years, Hostages Finally Come Home
Praise God as the hostages return home after 738 days!
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.
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
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.
Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators set sign a deal freeing all hostages from Gaza. October 09, 2025
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.
Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as negotiators set to sign deal freeing all hostages from Gaza, October 09, 2025.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Peace Plan
Several sources say that hostages can be released by Monday by Hamas.
Israeli flags planted in grass
Flags of Fellowship: “It’s Really Important for Communities to Stand
Congregation Beth El is one of over 1,300 faith-based institutions participating in this year's Flags of Fellowship.
The Civilian October 7 memorial ceremony at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, marking two years since the October 7 massacre, October 7, 2025.
Two Years After October 7: “We Will Remember”
Israel holds the national October 7 remembrance event in Hayarkon Park.
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Flags of Fellowship: "A Sacred Responsibility to Bless Israel"
The second annual Flags of Fellowship movement unites Jews and Christians to stand for Israel.