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Two Mothers of Hostages Find Support in One Another

Stand for Israel  |  March 12, 2024
Even though one is secular, and one is religious, both mothers have unified over their shared mission to bring their children home.
Israeli soldiers seen near the Israeli border with the Gaza Stip, in southern Israel, on March 4, 2024.

An Israeli Children's Book for Families in a War Zone

Stand for Israel  |  March 12, 2024
After their father left to fight as a reservist, this Israeli mother created a children’s book to hopefully acknowledge the new realities of war.
Soldiers of the Caracal Battalion in 2014.

The War Brought This Lone Soldier Back

Stand for Israel  |  March 12, 2024
This lone soldier finished her service but was back serving her unit by October 9.
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Hezbollah Launches 100-Rocket Barrage at Northern Israel

Stand for Israel  |  March 12, 2024
Within two hours, the terror group fired over 100 rockets at northern Israel in one of the heaviest attacks.
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IDF Kills 15 Terrorists in Central Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  March 11, 2024
As the ground operation continues, the IDF takes action in central Gaza.
IDF soldiers prepare for operations in Gaza.

IDF Soldier Killed, 13 Wounded in Battles with Hamas

Stand for Israel  |  March 7, 2024
The IDF loses another hero, 21-year-old David Sasson, from the canine unit.
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Sderot Welcomes a Sense of Normalcy

Stand for Israel  |  March 6, 2024
Residents have hope that rebuilding their town and their lives is possible.
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A US-Born IDF Reservist Adjusts to Family Life Now Home

Stand for Israel  |  March 5, 2024
Michael says his commitment to protecting Israel kept him motivated through the difficulties of being away from his young family.
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In Sderot, a First Day of School

Stand for Israel  |  March 5, 2024
More than 50% of students are returning to school in the south after forced evacuation from their homes after October 7.
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One Killed, Seven Wounded by Anti-Tank Missile Fire in Northern Israel

Stand for Israel  |  March 4, 2024
All of the injured people were transported by helicopter to different hospitals.
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Two Israelis Murdered in Shooting Attack

Stand for Israel  |  February 29, 2024
A shooting terror attack took the life of two Israeli men near the Jewish settlement of Eli on Thursday.
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How October 7 Changed My Daughter’s Mind About Army Service

Stand for Israel  |  February 28, 2024
Writing at Israel21c, Elana Shap writes about her daughter’s upcoming army service and how October 7 changed everything for them.

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