Sister of Israeli captive in Iraq hopeful Trump will help free her “My sister will come home when there is enough pressure applied to the Iraqi government by the U.S. government to release her.” Amelie Botbol Jan. 12, 2025
Forged in fire: Gaza war showcases women’s integration into the IDF "There are more female pilots, paramedics, doctors and females in special operations units. This war gave us a chance to prove that it works,” says Lt. Col. Shani Kisri, medical chief of the IDF's 162nd Division. Amelie Botbol Jan. 10, 2025
‘I want to feel Yotam and the pain,’ says mother of hostage killed by IDF “We want to create something to help others. We have the power to do it,” said Iris Haim, whose son was killed in a tragic friendly fire incident in the Gaza Strip. Amelie Botbol Jan. 8, 2025
Ramat Gan school, in ruins after Houthi attack, being torn down "Our enemies will never defeat us," Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen tells JNS. Amelie Botbol Jan. 5, 2025
Women at war: IDF soldiers discuss service in Gaza and Lebanon “In the past, I was always only stationed up to the border." Amelie Botbol Jan. 3, 2025
MK: Trump’s call for hostage release vital for pressure on Hamas A ceasefire deal in Gaza can foster a Middle East coalition against Iran, Shelly Tal Meron tells JNS. Amelie Botbol Jan. 2, 2025
Senior IDF officer: Key positions in Lebanon vital to safeguarding border Israel plans to build an advanced border barrier to protect against Hezbollah attacks. Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol Jan. 1, 2025
Oct. 7 heroes honored at Knesset Chanukah ceremony The event was led by Iris Haim, whose son, Yotam, was one of three hostages misidentified as Hamas terrorists and accidentally killed last year. Amelie Botbol Dec. 31, 2024
Lapid to JNS: Israel must maintain ‘ability to act’ in Gaza after war "The war against terrorism is not just an Israeli one and it is not just in Gaza," the Yesh Atid Party leader added. Amelie Botbol Dec. 30, 2024
