Stand for Israel Blog

Former hostage Naama Levy attends a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv, July 19, 2025.
Is a Breakthrough Near in Hostage Talks?
With more news of a possible breakthrough in hostage negotiations, let us pray that all hostages are returned swiftly and safely.
Israeli soldiers on the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, July 22, 2025
IDF Soldier Killed in Action in Gaza
Another Israeli soldier was killed in action in Gaza, bringing the terrible toll of IDF soldiers lost since October 7, 2023, to 895.
Al Mujtahid Hospital in Damascus, Syria
Fellowship Gives Emergency Grant to Syrian Hospital
The Fellowship is helping supply critical medicine to support the Druze and Christian populations in Syria under attack.
Israeli soldiers seen inside the Gaza Strip, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, July 17, 2025.
IDF Strikes Key Hamas Terrorists in Gaza
Israel deals another blow to Hamas leadership in Gaza.
Fighter jet ascending in the sky
“Iron Man”: The Israel Air Force’s Battle Plan Against Iran
Read how Israel’s Air Force laid the groundwork for a successful operation against Iran.
Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 27, 2025.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Deep Inside Lebanon
While the Hezbollah terrorist group has been hit hard by the IDF in the past year and a half, Israel is determined to keep striking until the threat is eliminated.
Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, July 10, 2025.
IDF Dismantles Terror Tunnel in Southern Gaza
The IDF discovered a terror tunnel in Gaza more than 2 miles long and filled with explosives and weapons.
Smoke rises from an israeli military operation in the northern Gaza Strip, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, July 13, 2025
Israel Targets Key Hamas, Islamic Jihad commanders in Gaza
Israel continues to hit hard at the terrorist leadership in Gaza that has been working to rebuild Hamas’ military strength.
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, June 28, 2025.
Netanyahu: Hoping to Finalize Hostage Deal ‘In a Few Days’
After meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, Prime Minister Netanyahu is optimistic about finalizing a hostage deal soon.
Israeli soldiers and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack outside Rami Levy supermarket in the Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, July 10, 2025. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
20-Year-Old Killed in Terror Attack
Another casualty of terrorism in Israel. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Ultra orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025. The Hasmonean Brigade is the Israel Defense Forces' new Haredi (ultra orthodox) brigade.
IDF Campaign in Northern Gaza Intensifies
Israel’s campaign to end Hamas’ reign of terror in Gaza continues.
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Staff sergeant Noam Aharon Musgadian attend his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on July 8, 2025. He was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90
5 IDF Soldiers Killed, 14 Injured
We are sad to report that five soldiers were killed, and even more were injured by a roadside bomb while operating in Gaza on Monday.