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Empowering youth in conflict lines through technology

Dec 11 2024 11 mins  
For more than 20 years, the nonprofit Machshava Tova has offered programs that use technology as a transformative tool to empower marginalized youth. Over the past year, the organization has run workshops for youth displaced by the war, exposing them not only to the world of technology, but using it as a channel for emotional expression and resilience building. Astorre Modena, foun

News Flash December 11, 2024

Dec 11 2024 5 mins  
Israel downplays reports of progress in hostage release deal talks. Four rockets fired at Israel from central Gaza Strip. Paraguay's president arrives to dedicate embassy in Jerusalem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methodical destruction of Syrian military "unbelievable but necessary"

Dec 10 2024 8 mins  
Retired Major General Amos Gilad, former director of Policy and Political-military affairs at the Defense Ministry and chief of IDF Intelligence research and analysis, says Israel’s pre-emptive destruction of the Syrian military was “unbelievable  but necessary.” He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Iran was a threshold nuclear state and strategically

Work underway to restore nature sites damaged in northern hostilities

Dec 10 2024 5 mins  
While nature lovers are eager to return to Israel's north following the Lebanon ceasefire, KKL-JNF stresses that many sites and forests remain closed due to damage sustained in the hostilities. KKL-JNF staff are working to restore sites to ensure a safe experience for visitors. An updated list of sites can be found on the KKL-JNF site. Itamar Katz, head forester of the Golan Height

News Flash December 10, 2024

Dec 10 2024 6 mins  
Prime Minister Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial. Israeli strikes destroy Syrian naval assets. Egyptian official describes progress in Gaza ceasefire deal contactsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Separation of forces agreement with Syria collapses. What's next?

Dec 10 2024 5 mins  
With the collapse of the Assad regime, the Separation of Forces Agreement from 1974 between Israel and Syria has also collapsed. Israel quickly moved military forces into the buffer zone in Syrian territory, including capturing the Syrian peak of the Hermon Mountain ridge. Israel says it’s temporary until a suitable arrangement is found. Retired Ambassador Alan Baker, a

Turkey's master plan for Syria

Dec 09 2024 4 mins  
Turkey was masterfully behind the building of the Syrian rebel army that swept to victory toppling the Assad regime. Turkey’s leader President Tayyip Erdogan, an Islamist, wants to install a friendly government that he can manipulate it, according to Dr. Hai Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, a Turkey expert from Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University. (photo: Ahmad al Rubaye/Reuters) See

News Flash December 9 2024

Dec 09 2024 5 mins  
Four IDF reserve servicemen killed in operational mishap in South Lebanon, Drone launched from Yemen strikes building in Yavne, no injuries, Air Force striking strategic targets across Syria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Flash December 8, 2024

Dec 08 2024 5 mins  
Rebels topple Assad regime. Assad may have been on mysterious flight that disappeared. IAF bomb weapons caches as IDF enters Golan DMZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assad is history. What next for Syria?

Dec 08 2024 7 mins  
The Assad regime in Syria has been toppled from power ending a 54-year dynasty. Rebel forces entered Damascus and Syrian President Bashar Assad flew out of the country to an unknown destination. Rebel forces seized the presidential palace, military headquarters and the state television and radio stations. What next for Syria and what are the implications for Israel and the region?