✡ We Stand With the People of Israel ✡
Our hearts are full today as we welcome Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev, and Daniella Gilboa home after an unimaginable 477 days held in Hamas captivity. The four soldiers were taken hostage from a base near Kibbutz Nahal Oz, … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Keith Siegel, an American taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, will reportedly be released next week as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. The report on NBC News, citing Israeli sources, is a sign that … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — President Donald Trump said he is “not confident” that the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war will last, adding that the United States could help rebuild Gaza. Trump, sitting in the Oval Office, made the comments … Read More
Dear Friends, The Jewish community in Louisville and everywhere today is overwhelmed with emotion as we welcome Romi Gonen, Emily Damar, and Doron Steinbrecher, back home after 471 days in captivity. Romi Gonen was shot and kidnapped from the Nova … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Donald Trump celebrated the release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity, and has signaled that he is committed to fully implementing the ceasefire in Gaza. “Hostages starting to come out today! Three wonderful young … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Three women whom Hamas held hostage in Gaza for more than 470 days are returning to Israel as a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war went into effect on Sunday morning. The women were all alive … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel reportedly expects a ceasefire in the Gaza war to proceed even though Hamas has yet to name the hostages it will release on Sunday. On Saturday, the terror group was expected to name the … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — After more than a day of delays, Israel’s security cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the fighting in Gaza, paving the way for hostages to be released beginning on Sunday. Later on Friday, the … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Facing opposition from some of his allies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a planned Cabinet meeting to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Netanyahu said in a statement that Hamas … Read More
Dear Friends, Along with all Jewish Federations, we welcome news of a deal to release dozens of hostages, create a framework for releasing all the hostages, and allow Israel a path forward to protect the safety and security of its … Read More