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Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, Amelie made aliyah in 2014. She specializes in diplomatic affairs and geopolitical analysis and serves as a war correspondent for JNS. She has covered major international developments, including extensive reporting on the hostage crisis in Israel.

Inside Rishon LeZion’s emergency response unit, reservist medics confront blast injuries, anxiety victims and relentless alerts as Iran alternates between ballistic missiles and cluster munitions in ongoing attacks.
“Run for the captives, run for the fallen and the murdered, run for them, and run for victory. Because we all deserve to run again.”
“We are starting a cycle of knowledge together for Jewish heroines to be remembered.”
“UNRWA is a disaster for both Israel and the Palestinians. In fact, the Palestinians deserve a lot better than UNRWA.”
“The work we do gives people hope. If you can hold on to hope, you have a chance of surviving.”
“Only through the unity of the people of Israel will we be able to bring all the hostages home,” said Yagil Kaakov, 13, who was released by Hamas in November as part of a ceasefire agreement.
“My soul is left behind, somewhere among the trees that were my hiding place for so many hours.”
“Each person who comes is another voice, and we need those voices to answer those who oppose Israel’s right to defend itself.”
While talks continue in Doha towards a possible ceasefire deal, the father of Hamas captive Sagui Dekel-Chen says every day the hostages remain in captivity is a day too long.