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Shirel Dagan-Levy, the Israeli CEO of Voice of the People, said Herzog’s initiative, conceived before the Hamas assault, had changed direction and strengthened after Oct. 7, 2023, with the recognition of the growing phenomenon of “October 8 Jews.”

Herzog concedes concern, not for Israel alone, but for Jewish students in American universities who are constantly suffering harassment.

Hadad remarked that the communications between Herzog and Yeshua were deliberately concealed by the prosecution.

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"The commandment of redeeming captives is a supreme duty that embodies the highest bond between a nation and its citizens."

Militant group Hamas said on Thursday it was ready to begin talks on the second phase of a ceasefire in Gaza after several hundred Palestinians were released from Israeli jails overnight in return for the bodies of four Israeli hostages.