The sun was setting over Tel Aviv when the first bus pulled into Hostage Square.Thousands had gathered — parents clutching flags, soldiers in dusty uniforms, strangers locked arm in arm, eyes fixed on the television screens suspended above the crowd.When the doors opened and the first freed hostages stepped out, […]
“Israelis strike and protest to demand Gaza hostage deal”
Originally published on Thomson Reuters JERUSALEM, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Israeli protesters took to the streets for a second day on Monday and the largest trade union launched a general strike to press the government to reach a deal to return hostages still held by Hamas, after six more captives […]
Scenes From The Streets of Israel; Happy Passover!
Have a Happy and Meaningful Passover Happy Passover (Pesach) from here in Israel, or as we say, ×—×’ כשר ושמח! Pesach is a holiday that begins Wednesday night and has been celebrated by Jews throughout all of history since biblical times. It’s the celebration of Hashem’s open miracles when He […]