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The Hostages are Returning Home

Over the last days, the excitement in Israel increased from hour to hour. Finally, an agreement between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas, which promises the return of all hostages – whether alive or dead. Today the day has come.…

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Two Years since October 7

To the day, two years passed since October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel. The calendar says that we are supposed to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. On this years Feast of Tabernacles commemorating the exodus from Egypt, the mood…

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Important: Travel Authorization

Starting January 1, 2025, tourists from visa-exempt countries are required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization to Israel (ETA-IL). You can apply for it via the official government website and you should do so once you have booked your…

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Hostages

Yesterday was another weekly rally at Hostages Square, the plaza in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Moderator Lior Ashkenazi read from the protocol of the security cabinet that was held on Thursday evening. In the ceasefire deal…

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Hostage Rescue
Hostage Rescue

Hostage Rescue

On Saturday around noon, my wife runs into the room and shouts “they rescued four hostages!” Months after months we got only bad news: young soldiers killed on a daily basis; bodies of dead hostages recovered by the IDF (Israel…

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Faces of Israel

I’ve already posted about the weekly rallies for the release of the hostages. Somehow I’m drawn to this gathering of people who are united by the wish of saving the lives of the Israeli hostages in Gaza. I’m captivated and…

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Beautiful People
Beautiful People

Beautiful People

We are going through a difficult time here. The October 7 massacre is still fresh in our mind, and it is relived every single day by the relatives and friends of the hostages held in captivity by the Hamas terror…

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This is Israel – Day 225

Update May 23, 2024: Note some updated, more descriptive photo captions! I don’t believe I’m writing this. Over 130 hostages are still in Hamas captivity – more than 225 days now. Only 18 countries signed a petition to release the…

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Israel at War – Day 48

Today a cease-fire started between Israel and Hamas. 50 hostages, or about 1/5th of the hostages abducted by Hamas, are supposed to be released, against 150 Palestinian terrorists held by Israel. At first Hamas is said to release 13 hostages…

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The UN and Hamas

A couple of days ago Iran was appointed to chair the UN human rights meeting in Geneva. Yet another blunder on the side of the UN who seems to have misplaced their own textbook on human rights. Let me help…

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  • Tel Aviv
  • Mediterranean Coast
    • Appolonia National Park (Arsuf)
    • Caesarea Maritima
    • Tel Dor / Dora
    • Mizgaga (Glass Factory) Museum
    • Atlit Detainee Camp (Museum)
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    • Akko / Acre
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