The US administration's recent actions regarding Israel and the Gaza conflict are causing controversy.

Purim celebrations in Israel and worldwide were influenced by ongoing war and the captivity of Israeli soldiers in Gaza.

In response to the ongoing conflict and hostage situation involving 134 captives abducted by Hamas, Jodi Rudoren reflects on participating in a social-media campaign called Tastes Like Home, which aims to humanize the hostages by sharing their favorite cookie recipes and stories.

On the National Mall, a shipping container has been set up by advocates for the hostages held by Hamas, aiming to raise awareness.

A group of over 1,000 American rabbis from various denominations released a statement rejecting calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and opposing conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel.

The text criticizes the left for solely blaming Israel for the devastation in Gaza, ignoring Hamas's role in the conflict.

During the October 7 attacks by Hamas, 253 civilians and IDF soldiers were abducted, with 112 hostages freed since then.

As Israel faces a brutal war five months in, the call for a change in leadership grows louder.

The Jerusalem marathon served not just as a race but as a poignant display of unity and resilience amidst difficult times in Israel.

Yair Moses has been advocating for the release of his father, Gadi Moses, who was kidnapped in Gaza along with his mother.

The UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict released a report detailing the rapes and torture of Israeli women near Gaza on Oct. 7 by Hamas, with ongoing concerns for hostages still held in Gaza facing similar abuses.

Seventeen relatives of Americans who were taken hostage or killed by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 are set to attend President Biden's State of the Union address, as part of a bipartisan effort by members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

A United Nations report released in response to sexual violence during Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7 validated Israeli claims of rape and assault, with reasonable grounds to believe that conflict-related sexual violence occurred that day and continued with hostages taken to Gaza.

Vice President Kamala Harris, in a shift from the Biden administration's previous stance, called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza to address the extensive suffering in the region.

The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the challenges faced by Israel in achieving its goals of eliminating Hamas and securing the release of hostages.

President Joe Biden is showing a shift in his support for Israel by tabling a UN resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire with conditions such as releasing hostages and aiding humanitarian efforts, marking a change from previous unwavering support.

Across Canada, pro-Israel 'bloody pants' protests are emerging, with a recent one in Vancouver organized by a group called Nonviolent Opposition Against Hate (NOAH), founded by Israeli expats, to counter anti-Israel sentiments.

A new report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel details the use of sexual violence by Hamas as a weapon of war during their attacks on Oct. 7.

The text discusses the challenging dilemma Israel faces regarding hostages held by Hamas and the option of prioritizing war over rescuing the hostages.

The Israeli army released footage of the abducted Bibas family, including Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir, being kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023.

Israeli media coverage of U.S. affairs, the ongoing Gaza war, and broader conflicts focuses on stories like the recent heroic rescue of hostages in Gaza and the dilemma between continuing the war or saving hostages.

The article discusses the potential consequences of Israel launching a full ground operation in Rafah, the final stronghold of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israel successfully rescued two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har, from southern Gaza.

The Israeli military has successfully rescued two hostages, Norberto Louis Har and Fernando Simon Marman, who were taken captive by Hamas in October.

Israel is currently facing a multitude of complex challenges, including dealing with Hamas in Gaza, threats from Hezbollah on its northern border, and broader regional security concerns.