I could hardly keep myself from jumping up and down when an IDF spokesperson named Shira offered to try to find some units that could use my unique talents.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How to join the IDF at (almost) any age and stage
Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
Arab leaders met in Riyadh on Friday to craft a plan for Gaza's post-war reconstruction to counter Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to take over the territory without its Palestinian inhabitants.Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern Gaza and how its reconstruction can be funded.An image published on Saudi state television showed the kingdom's de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the leaders of other Gulf Arab states, Egypt and Jordan.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
The real test begins: Can Israel make the Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires hold?
In the coming days, it will be clear if Israel can convince Hamas to resolve post-Gaza war issues or if conflict will continue, potentially undermining stability from the past month.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The real test begins: Can Israel make the Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires hold?
Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim Doha title
Amanda Anisimova clinched the first WTA 1000 title of her career with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open final on Saturday.At 41 in the world, Anisimova is the lowest-ranked champion in tournament history and the first American to triumph in Doha since Monica Seles lifted the trophy in 2002.Ostapenko was coming off a resounding victory over three-time champion and world number two Iga Swiatek in the previous round but Anisimova gave the Latvian a taste of her own medicine, showcasing incredible ball-striking and precision.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim Doha title
US, Israel present united front on Gaza, Iran
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front Sunday against their common enemies, threatening to "open the gates of hell" on Hamas and "finish the job" against Iran.The pledges came during a joint address to reporters in Jerusalem, where Rubio began his first Middle East trip as secretary of state in President Donald Trump's new administration.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US, Israel present united front on Gaza, Iran
Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian chief rabbi day after release
After nearly 500 days, Sasha was freed from Gaza captivity. The next morning, he turned to his faith.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian chief rabbi day after release
Freed Israeli hostage finally learns name of youngest daughter
Through tears and tight embraces, freed Israeli-American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen on Saturday finally learnt the name of his youngest daughter, born two months after he was abducted by Gaza militants in October 2023.In footage published by the Israeli government, Dekel-Chen's wife Avital, shedding tears of joy as the two embraced after 16 months apart, told him that the baby girl was named Shahar Mazal, which could translate into "lucky dawn" in English."That's perfect," the 36-year-old responded, moments after he was brought back to Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Freed Israeli hostage finally learns name of youngest daughter
Israeli government finalizes appointment of Eyal Zamir as new IDF chief
Zamir is somewhat unusual for an IDF chief given that his military background is in tank command, but his top posts in the later years of his resume made him a favorite from the start of the race.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli government finalizes appointment of Eyal Zamir as new IDF chief
Rubio arrives in Israel on first Middle East tour
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel late Saturday on the first leg of a Middle East tour, an AFP journalist reported.Rubio landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and is due to hold talks with Israeli officials on Sunday when he will highlight President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip, which has been devastated by more than 15 months of war between Hamas and Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Rubio arrives in Israel on first Middle East tour
October 7 massacre investigations: IDF to present probes in late February
According to the IDF, controversially, Halevi will not lay specific blame publicly on individual officers in the written reports.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: October 7 massacre investigations: IDF to present probes in late February