"A few minutes ago, I received the final word that all obstacles have been overcome," the former War Cabinet observer said.

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The hostage deal with Hamas is on, Aryeh Deri, the chairman of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Shas Party who previously served as an observer on the War Cabinet, announced on Thursday night.

“A few minutes ago, I received the final word that all obstacles have been overcome and that the agreement is underway,” the Sephardic haredi politician declared in a speech at his party’s annual conference in Jerusalem. “Now they are working on the final technical wording.

“I want to congratulate Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu; he is responsible for the agreement,” Deri told attendees.

Minutes after Deri’s announcement, the Axios news outlet cited a U.S. government source as confirming that the final disputes holding up the ceasefire-for-hostages-and-terrorists-release deal were resolved, “and the...

Rather than holding objective truth sacred, legacy media pursue a mission to achieve justice according to their ideological version of “truth.”

written by: James Sinkinson
James Sinkinson is president of Facts and Logic About the Middle East (FLAME), which publishes educational messages to correct lies and misperceptions about Israel and its relationship to the United States.

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Shoddy news coverage of Israel by mainstream media over the past month indicates they’ve learned nothing from their plummeting trust ratings. Rather, the media shamelessly continues to promote an anti-Israel agenda at the expense of truth.

Recent calumnies slandering Israel confirm a triumph of political bias over facts by legacy news outlets like NPR, NBC and CNN.

We shouldn’t be surprised, given statements justifying the media’s betrayal of truth from executives like former Wikipedia CEO Catherine Maher, now the CEO of NPR, who says, “our reverence...

The 10,000 square meter facility will be one of the largest and most advanced data-center labs in Israel, according to the company.

by JNS Staff

American technology giant NVIDIA announced on Wednesday that it is establishing a new artificial intelligence research and engineering data center in Israel.

The Santa Clara, California-based corporation said that the $500 million, 10,000 square meter facility will be one of the largest and most advanced data-center labs in Israel.

The data center, which is currently under construction near the northern Israeli city of Yokneam, focuses on advancing next generation data technologies, including networking hardware, software, CUP design and AI applications.

It is set to begin operations in the first half of the year.

The company has a large R&D presence in Israel, where thousands of employees run seven labs.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden has included Israel in a restrictive category of countries for the export of advanced graphics...

Hostages to be released ‘shortly’ in ‘epic’ deal 

“There is no greater commandment than redeeming captives and there is nothing greater than saving lives,” said Israeli Minister Miki Zohar. As Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, this historic deal promises to reunite families and bring hope to those who have waited far too long. Read more about the mission to bring hostages home and the courage it demands.

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Unanswered Questions in Hostage Deal

“How can Israel ensure there will even be a second phase of the deal?” veteran journalist Nadav Shragai asks in his analysis of the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement. While the promise of bringing some hostages home brings hope, the deal raises critical questions about Israel’s long-term security and Hamas’s potential to rebuild. Dive into the complexities and weigh in on what this means for Israel’s future.

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Film Review: Lee

Kate Winslet Brings Lee Miller’s Courage and Truth to Life in a Stunning WWII Drama

The biographical drama Lee tells the extraordinary story of Lee Miller, the fearless Vogue photojournalist who documented the harsh realities of World War II. With Kate Winslet delivering a spellbinding performance as Miller, the film explores the intersection of art, courage, and truth in a time of global chaos. Winslet’s portrayal, paired with stunning cinematography and a compelling narrative, makes Lee a must-watch for anyone captivated by stories of resilience and history.

The Story of Lee Miller

Before becoming a celebrated war correspondent, Lee Miller was a fashion model and muse in the glamorous world of 1920s Paris and New York. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she joined Vogue as a photographer during World War II. Driven by a passion for truth, Miller followed Allied forces across Europe, capturing some of the war’s most harrowing and iconic...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

“This epic ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our historic victory in November, as it signaled to the entire world that my administration would seek peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans and our allies,” Trump stated on Wednesday.

“I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones,” he added, noting that his national security team, through the efforts of Steve Witkoff, his nominee for special Middle East envoy, “will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to make sure Gaza never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.”

“We will continue promoting peace through strength throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the historic...

Not long ago, while browsing an open market, I overheard a phrase that hit like a gut punch: "You just have to ‘Jew them down’ to get a good price." The words were casual, almost thoughtless, but the harm they carried was immense. That single sentence reflected a centuries-old stereotype that paints Jewish people as greedy or manipulative—a false narrative that has fueled hatred and discrimination for generations.

In that moment, I realized the importance of speaking up. Polite but firm, I said, "I’ve heard that phrase before, it comes from a really harmful stereotype about Jewish people. I think we can express ourselves better without using it." The woman paused, visibly taken aback but thoughtful. She nodded and replied, "I never really thought about it that way. Thank you for telling me."

It was a small moment, but it mattered. In a world where harmful stereotypes go unchallenged, silence can perpetuate prejudice. And now, with the results of a shocking...

Amid reports of an imminent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited Gaza on Monday for a series of meetings.

Mirjana Spoljaric landed in Israel on Sunday and entered Gaza on Monday as part of her five-day visit, according to the Turkish Anadolu Agency.

The Red Cross was involved in the hostage releases that took place in November and December of 2023 as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Spoljaric’s last visit to Gaza was in December of 2023.

The report did not say whether the visit was connected to the prospect of Israeli hostages being released. Spoljaric met with relatives of hostages on Sunday in Israel, the news site Walla reported.  

Spoljaric visited al-Naja camp in Gaza and met with displaced...

President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee faced tough questions from Democrats in the more than four-hour confirmation hearing.  

Written by: Andrew Bernard

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon faced tough questions from Democrats at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday about his drinking, allegations of sexual misconduct and comments about the role of women in the military.

A former Fox News host and retired Army major who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Pete Hegseth denied the allegations from Democrats on the Senate Committee on Armed Services about his personal conduct and said they were part of a “coordinated smear campaign orchestrated in the media.”

“I’m willing to endure these attacks, but what I will do is stand up for the truth and for my reputation—false attacks, anonymous attacks, repeated ad nauseam, printed ad nauseam as facts,” he said....