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“My story does not end with survival – it continues with service,” said the Israeli-American who was held in Gaza for 584 days until May

JTA Freed hostage Edan Alexander says he’s returning to the IDF next month Grace Gilson September 19, 2025 Just months after former hostage Edan Alexander was freed from 584 days in Hamas captivity, the Golani Brigade soldier has announced he … Continue reading

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The phenomenon of “lone soldiers” predates the modern State of Israel. Today, the country is home to an estimated 7,000 of them.

FUTURE OF JEWISH These young Jews leave everything behind to defend Israel. Joshua Hoffman May 14, 2025 When Edan Alexander was released this week after more than 580 days in Hamas captivity, the news resonated far beyond Israel’s borders. Alexander, … Continue reading

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