Despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, 27,281 people have chosen this past year to make Israel their home, arriving from places like Sao Paulo, Moscow, Ohio, and New Jersey. Four families shared their stories of resilience, heartbreak, and the Zionist dream that brought them to Israel.

Israeli firefighters are working to control wildfires in the Jerusalem hills region, with international assistance requested. Evacuated residents have been relocated, and the IDF is providing support in the affected areas.

France is prepared to provide material assistance to Israel as they combat the ongoing fires. Macron shows support and solidarity with Israel during this challenging time.

A quick-thinking US Navy sailor avoided disaster as a fighter jet fell into the Red Sea. The incident, which left one sailor injured, is under investigation.

Ambassador Alan Baker, born in 1948, shares his perspective on Israeli independence as he celebrates his birthday alongside the country's. Baker's journey from the UK to Israel led him to serve as a military prosecutor and senior legal adviser, contributing to peace negotiations with neighboring countries.

Fossils found in the Dominican Republic indicate the presence of sebecids, land-living crocodiles that were apex predators in the Caribbean millions of years ago. The discovery challenges previous understanding of the region's prehistoric ecosystem and suggests possible land connections between the Caribbean islands and South America.

Israeli reservists are speaking out against the ongoing war in Gaza and calling for a ceasefire to prioritize the release of hostages held by Hamas. Critics, including former Mossad head Danny Yatom, express concerns about Netanyahu's priorities and the direction of the country.

Learn about the impact of mouth breathing on sleep and health, and how nasal breathing can improve overall well-being.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliahu urges people to choose joy over despair and to have faith in the face of adversity, drawing on lessons from Jewish history to inspire hope and unity in the community.

Ukraine and the U.S. signed a minerals sharing deal, Israel intervened in Syrian violence, Britain may have its hottest May Day, U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter, and Emmanuel Macron visited a small cafe-bar in western France.

Authorities are working to prevent the fires from reaching homes as fire-extinguishing aircraft continue flights. The main highway connecting Jerusalem to the coast has been reopened after cars abandoned in the chaos were removed.

Activists worldwide are gearing up for May Day demonstrations, with U.S. protests focusing on resisting Trump's policies. Thousands are expected to participate in rallies across the globe, while in the U.S., the message will center on defending immigrant rights and diversity programs.