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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.


 Al-Qassam Brigades in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 13, 2025
Turning Fear Against the Terrorists

Here's how Israel can defeat Hamas without losing more soldiers

In Gaza’s traditional, collectivist culture, fear, rumors, and group pressure dominate, not independent thought: The goal is to create a situation where Hamas fears the population that wants freedom from them, not the reverse" (Grosbard).

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View of destruction after the Hamas massacre on October 7, at kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel. March 3, 2025.

Our imperfect hero 

The Unmaking of a hero: Did Rami Davidian save tens or hundreds of Israelis on October 7th? And does it even matter?

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Relations between Israel and Qatar

Shocking breach of security

Qatar's genius: How it secretly infiltrated Israel's inner circle

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View of the Osem factory, in Sderot, southern Israel. December 25, 2023.

Unexpected good news

Trump’s tariffs could actually benefit Israelis: Here's what to know

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Erez Weiner

Facinating interview

This is the real reason Israel hasn't defeated Hamas 

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Encouraging intifada

How a Virginia library is happily educating the next generation of Jew haters 

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IDF Soldiers in Judea and Samaria

Against Jewish Suspects

Outrage as Shin Bet Jewish Division admits unlawful arrests and settler abuse

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Omer Wenkert

Listen to him

Freed hostage Omer Wenkert tells Netanyahu: "Don't look away"

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Continuing psychological terror

Proof of life from hostages Bar Kupershtein and Maxim Herkin

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Orange and black balloons released to the sky during a memorial ceremony for late Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir in Jerusalem, February 26, 2025.

Small measure of comfort

DEAD: Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas' kidnapper!

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Birthday celebration for Hamas hostage Bar Kupershtein

543 Days in Gaza Captivity

Israel celebrates hostage Bar Kuperstein's 2nd birthday in captivity 

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Ukraine war

Their fates are unknown

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers are missing- Here's how Ukraine is trying to find them

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Amsterdam: Dam Square

Developing

Breaking: Explosion Rocks Amsterdam’s Dam Square

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Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, April 2, 2025

Conflict simmers

Will there be a civil war in Israel? A new poll shows that 60% of Israelis think so

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March 12, 2025: Rally outside a federal courthouse in support of the release of student activist Mahmoud Khalil in Manhattan

At least their masks are off

Columbia students blame Columbia for Mahmoud Khalil's detention

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 An installation of burned command post with five observer stations to raise awareness of Israeli observation soldiers held hostage in the Gaza Strip, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv

Have we learned nothing?

Unbelievable: 60 IDF female IDF observers abandoned near Gaza

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High stakes 

US pounds Yemen with bunker busters: Can America beat the Houthis?

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USA - Israel relations

Smotrich convenes emergency meeting

What's behind Trump's tariffs on Israel, and what does it mean practically?  

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Beverly Hills sign at the corner of Sierra Drive and Sunset Boulevard

Beverly Hills mayor

Meet Sharona Nazarian: First Jewish Iranian female mayor in US history

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Handshake on the background of the China and Israel flag

Freak out!

Is Israel’s Haifa port deal with China a trade boost or a security nightmare? Here's what to know

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