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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, whom some are accusing of performing a Nazi salute at an inauguration celebration in Washington on Jan. 20, is “being falsely smeared.”

President Donald Trump’s second inaugural event was not only a celebration of his return to office but a powerful statement of his commitment to keeping promises. As Modern-Day Esthers, we are called to pray and act with courage, and moments like this remind us of the impact of steadfast leadership grounded in truth and purpose.

Harvard University’s settlement of two high-profile antisemitism lawsuits marks a pivotal step in addressing hate and discrimination on campus.

As Modern-Day Esthers, we are called to stand boldly for truth in a world rife with distortion. Nowhere is this more evident than in the recent ceasefire coverage between Israel and Hamas.

Esther’s courage came not from her earthly title, but from her unwavering faith in God’s promises. As Modern-Day Esthers, we may not live in palaces, but our prayers reach the King of Kings, whose power transcends time and place. In today’s world, as misinformation spreads and antisemitism rises, we are called to take a bold stand for Israel, armed with truth and faith.

In a week filled with hope and heartbreak, Hamas announced that the next group of hostages would be released this coming Sunday, a day later than expected under the recently agreed ceasefire.

In a moment filled with history and hope, President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office on January 20, 2025, casting himself as a “peacemaker and unifier.”

"Every last hostage must be released, and humanitarian aid must be provided to the hostages who are still waiting to come home," said Mandy Damari, whose daughter Emily was one of the three freed hostages.

"Thanks be to God. Thanks to my family, to Oreli, to the best friends I have in this world," wrote the former captive.

Some 25% of Democrats and 19% of Republicans favor Islamists over the Jewish state • And 82% back the ceasefire.

The recent news of 33 hostages being released stirs a mix of emotions—relief for those coming home, heartbreak for the seven being returned for burial, and the haunting knowledge that so many remain in captivity.

For over a week, the intense blazes leveling California neighborhoods have been headline news. After months of near-zero rainfall, the area was vulnerable to the flames and fiery embers propelled by fierce Santa Ana winds. What perhaps hasn’t made the headlines is how Israel quickly came to their aid.

Israel will free 1,904 Palestinian terrorists in the first stage of the ceasefire.

Suffering has a way of breaking us open. It strips away the illusions of control, the comforts of routine, and the walls we build to protect ourselves.

The Health Ministry unveils medical protocol for soon-to-be-released hostages based on lessons learned from the 2023 prisoner exchange.