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Who was Tamir Adar, the Nir Oz kibbutznik who fought bravely on October 7? - explainer

Tamir left his home on the morning of his October 7 to defend his kibbutz, with his final message to his wife saying: "Don't open [the door] to anybody, even if it is me asking you to open."

TAMIR ADAR was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023. Having fought to defend his family and community, he was severely wounded and did not survive.
 Police officers stand guard before the start of the funeral procession for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej before the Royal Cremation Ceremony in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017

Thai authorities crack down on Israeli visa overstays, illegal work

 Guy Illouz

Remains of hostage Guy Illouz, taken from Nova and murdered in Gaza, returned to Israel

Natural Intelligence employees at the hostages' square on the 600th day of the war

How one tech company became a lifeline for Oct. 7 survivors


Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)

These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.

An illustrative image of a man blowing a shofar outside an El Al plane in Israel.

Olim recall moments of unexpected kindness

When life here feels overwhelming, even the smallest act of kindness or compassion can make all the difference.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June.

Attorney-general: Netanyahu government trying to rig dismissal process

“The court's proposal was clear, that the government announce if it accepts the offer to cancel the dismissal and return to the traditional dismissal framework - the public-professional committee."

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025

No. 46: Amir Avivi and Haim Bibas: Defending Israel’s security and representing its people

Both Avivi and Bibas are vital voices for Israel’s security and its diverse population, ensuring that the country has representation on all fronts.

(L-R): Haim Bibas, Amir Avivi

Israelis start the new year on deck: Rise in demand for cruises

Not just Greece and Cyprus: MSC reports rising demand for Israeli cruise vacations ahead of the holidays, with top destinations in the Caribbean, Norwegian fjords, and Europe.

MSC Divina.

Kerem Albayrak expands business and digital expertise to Israel

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We’ve been waiting: This is the most magical destination Israelis can fly to this winter

Kishrey Teufa resumes direct flights to Lapland from January 31 until Passover, launching the Arctic Panorama Resort – a new luxury resort. Tours from €3,280 with northern lights and reindeer.

Lapland in autumn

WATCH: Caught in the crossfire, taxi driver saves elderly passenger from Jerusalem terrorists

In the footage, taken from a vehicle's dashboard camera, the driver can be seen escorting a passenger to safety as gunfire whistled overhead.

A taxi driver is seen rescuing his elderly passenger caught in a terror attack in Jerusalem, September 8, 2025

Adv.-St.-Sgt. Peretz, 28, shot during a chase after criminal suspects, Police announce

He was shot during a chase after suspects riding an ATV in an open area in the village of Zalafa in the northern West Bank.

Israel Police announce death of Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Niv Ben-Mordechai Peretz, 28, September 8, 2025.

Israel attacked from within by foreign-funded organizations, ex-Shin Bet official claims

“Israel requires a clear law, one that defines any NGO funded by a foreign government as a foreign agent, with binding restrictions and transparency," Moshe Fuzaylov said.

A protester draped in a Palestinian flag holds up a sign at a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

'The gov't is laying groundwork for killing of hostages,' wife of hostage says at protest

“700 days of captivity. Can anyone even grasp what that means?” former hostage Doron Steinbrecher asked crowds. “To be imprisoned, starved, terrified, longing, lonely for 700 days?"

Family members of hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz who are held in Gaza, together with former hostages, hold a protest in Carmei Gat, marking the 700th day of captivity and calling for the release of all hostages, September 5, 2025.