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Gila Isaacson

Gila Isaacson is the proud Israeli mother of five sons who've grown from energetic boys into remarkable young men, including a warrior in the IDF who makes her heart swell with pride. When she's not following her sons' latest adventures, she's pursuing her passion for journalism at Jfeed, where she continues to tell the stories that matter. The midnight chases may have ended, but the pride and love only grow stronger.

International Red Cross (ICRC) vehicles drive in Deir el-Balah, as they transports US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander after being released from Hamas captivity on May 12, 2025.
Trump Acts. Israel Watches. Silently.

Why Was Israel Left Out of Edan Alexander’s Release, and What It Signals About U.S. Priorities

Trump freed Edan Alexander without Israel’s input, raising deep fears about future hostage talks and U.S.-Israel trust.

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Israelis await the release of Israeli/US hostage Edan Alexander, whom Hamas is expected to release from captivity today, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv May 12, 2025.

Thanks to Trump

Trump Cuts Israel Out to Free Edan Alexander in Secret Deal with Hamas

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Demonstrators protest calling to end the war in Gaza while others demonstrate in favor of continuing the fighting, at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on May 12, 2025.

In light of the "Genocide"

Why Hebrew University Is the New Battleground for Nakba Debate

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Ultra orthodox Jews protest and clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, outside a conference of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in Jerusalem, May 5, 2025.

Be very afraid

“The kidnappers are here”: Haredim terrified of military arrests as draft issue heats up

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Edan Alexander is free!!

Thank G-d he's home

Edan Alexander’s adoptive father slams Israeli government: "They're not making the right choice"

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Edan Alexander’s return is a miracle

Finally Back at Home

Edan Alexander is free — but now begins the hard part

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Hamas terrorists

A turning point

Hamas waves white flag after freeing Edan Alexander

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Not just TV

Jewish, Hilarious, Haunting: HBO Max Spotlights Curb, Survivor, and The Rehearsal for Heritage Month

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“The Last American Hostage”?

Is Edan Alexander’s Release Getting the Global Attention It Deserves?

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Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, May 10, 2025.

A devastating list

Edan Alexander Is Coming Home: Here's what we know about the 24 hostages still living 

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Yael Alexander, mother of Israeli hostage Edan Alexander speaks during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, November 30, 2024

Tell the world he's coming home

“I'm coming home”: Edan Alexander, last US hostage, to be freed by Hamas

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Construction site collapse, Ramat Gan, 12 May 2025

Worker Trapped, Streets Shut Down

WATCH: Doctors Amputate Worker’s Leg to Free Him from Ramat Gan Collapse

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Woman laughing

ReggieTorahShorts is hilarious

Meet Mendel Richter: The Accidental Chabad Comic Cracking Us Up 

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Al Julani meets Trump

The gift that keeps on giving

Syria’s Al-Julani Lures Trump: Peace, Oil, and Trump Tower in Damascus

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Prisoners interred at Dachau Camp, Viloin

Crafted in Captivity

Only Known Violin Made Inside Dachau Uncovered in Hungary

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Gideon Levy

A blithering idiot

The Sick Logic of Gideon Levy: Hamas Are Victims, Israel Is Evil

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Por Palestinian Protesters at Eurovision 2025

Eurovision’s Turquoise Carpet

WATCH: Gaza comes to Eurovision: Protesters Target Israel’s Yuval Rafael

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Replica of the conference room in the presidential airplane, Air Force One at National Harbor

A Jet Fit for a King (or a President)

A flying palace? Qatar to gift Trump with a lavish jet 

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Trump and Netanyahu: The White House, April 2025

Trouble in Paradise

Why Is Trump Turning on Netanyahu?

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IDF soldiers operating in Syira

Deep Inside Syria

After 43 Years, Zvika Feldman Comes Home: The Secret Mission Behind His Return

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