Ben Gale

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(April 17, 2025 / Israel Hayom)The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group on Wednesday released a proof-of-life video of Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, who has been held captive by the terrorist organization since Oct. 7, 2023. In the video, the 21-year-old Braslavski addresses the Israeli government, pleading to be returned home. He also makes a direct appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump, specifically reminding the president of his promise to bring all the hostages home.

1 week ago | jns.org | Ben Gale

(April 16, 2025 / Israel Hayom)Israel’s security establishment has decided to return the decades-old M61 Vulcan 20mm cannon system to active duty. Originally developed for use against aircraft, the Vulcan has not been operational in the Israel Defense Forces for 20 years. Now, it’s making a comeback as part of efforts to counter the growing threat posed by drones, particularly along the Lebanese border.

2 weeks ago | jns.org | Ben Gale

(April 10, 2025 / Israel Hayom)Senior figures in Hungary’s Jewish community expressed satisfaction at the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting with him last Friday, held in the hotel hall where he was staying in Budapest during his official visit. Among other things, Netanyahu said: “We have discussed with the Hungarian government a fixed annual grant to the fund dealing with heirless property and the restitution of heirless Jewish assets.

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(April 9, 2025 / Israel Hayom)Passover Eve falling on Shabbat is a rare occurrence, even in the days when months were sanctified by sighting the new moon. Years could pass without it happening. Even today, with our fixed calendar system, Passover Eve falls on Shabbat only rarely. It will do so this year (5785), with the next occurrence being 20 years from now in 5805 (which will also feature a three-day Purim and Tisha B’Av falling on Saturday night).

4 weeks ago | jns.org | Ben Gale

(March 26, 2025 / Israel Hayom)A deeply concerning trend has emerged in Norway, where Jewish community members fear seeking medical care due to growing anti-Israel sentiment among healthcare workers.