The annual torch lighting ceremony marking the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’azmaut has been cancelled due to strong winds and enormous blazes in the Judean Hills; The Israel Daily News attended the Tel Aviv main stage to honor the lives of fallen soldiers in battle. Hear what the public is going through on this Memorial Day …& An interview with American Forum for Israel’s Ilana Kozak of Slate 21. We endorse her and her slate in the World Zionist Elections. Voting ends Sunday, May 4th. Don’t forget to vote! Americanforumforisrael.vote 

UPDATE: Israel Fire and Rescue announced all forests and recreational areas in at-risk zones will be closed May 1 due to concerns about renewed outbreaks of blazes. The public is prohibited from visiting numerous locations and are not allowed to create open fires. 

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Mrs. Deborah Isaac is our special guest for the Israel Daily News. She’s a passionate advocate for Jewish unity and the President of the American Zionist Movement. Her organization has been at the forefront of mobilizing Jewish voices globally. Under her leadership, they've spearheaded initiatives that connect Jewish youth with Israel, promote leadership development, and strengthen ties between Israel and the diaspora.

Why is this interview so timely? We are gearing up for the 39th US Elections for the World Zionist Congress, which will determine representation in key bodies like the World Zionist Congress. The final day to get American votes in is coming up – that’s May 4th.

Israelis mark Yom HaShoah with sirens and solemn ceremonies amid ongoing anguish over 59 hostages still held in Gaza; Tensions spike between India and Pakistan after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir sparks diplomatic fallout. & A former Hamas hostage reveals harrowing details of 505 days underground, surviving on scraps and silence. Plus! A Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York

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The IDF announced the death of Command Sergeant Major G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, a Bedouin Israeli tracker from Rahat, killed during combat in northern Gaza; A swimmer is missing after a suspected shark attack off the coast of Hadera on Monday & Though he championed interfaith dialogue and met with Israeli hostage families, the late Pope’s recent comments on Gaza, including calls to investigate Israel for genocide, stirred outrage in Jerusalem.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly rejected a proposed joint Israeli-American strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities; Hundreds of Palestinians in northern Gaza staged a rare public protest Wednesday demanding an end to Hamas rule; Former Israeli First Lady Reuma Weizman has died at the age of 99 & Former hostage turned advocate Noa Argamani has been listed in Time magazine’s 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People.

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Hamas negotiators leave Cairo without a breakthrough in talks for a hostage deal, according to reports; Five rockets were launched into Israel on Passover &  Aliza Magen, the Mossad’s only female deputy director in history died Monday at age 88.

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Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announces the IDF will take complete control of the Rafah area; The U.S. Senate confirms former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel; Tel Aviv drops to 48th place in the global ranking of the world’s wealthiest cities after 1,700 millionaires leave. Plus! A Torah Thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig.  

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Hamas launched 10 rockets at southern Israel Sunday night, marking the largest attack in recent months; Israeli police arrested nine Palestinian suspects Monday following a high-speed chase & Does Haaretz have a jealous writer? Hear Shanna Fuld’s take on the scandalous article: The Real Housewives of Hasbara. 

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Qatargate continues to develop with accusations now against aids and journalists; Prime Minister Netanyahu has withdrawn his appointment of former Navy commander Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as head of the Shin Bet, just one day after announcing he was in & A 3.5  year-old makes an epic discovery: a 3,800-year-old Canaanite scarab amulet. Hear about. Plus! A Torah thought by Rabbi Yossi Madvig.

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Two senior advisers to Prime Minister Netanyahu have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged illegal ties with Qatar; Yemen sends rockets causing Israelis to run into shelters throughout the country & In a message shared early this morning, the IDF informed residents in specific neighborhoods of Rafah that they must evacuate immediately. Hear a report on their struggles. 

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