“I was expecting him to hang up really early in the conversation and he just didn’t … I had to add worse and worse questions and he just went with it.”
The Israeli government balances intense military operations in Gaza with internal political challenges and strong support from the United States.
Many speakers from diverse backgrounds described their immense pain at Silver’s death, and determination to pursue the causes to which she was devoted: peace and feminist activism.
Staff Sgt. Aner Elyakim Shapiro and others sought refuge in a public bomb shelter near the Nova festival near Re’im
Mayorkas' speech highlighted the rapidly evolving global threat landscape and the potential consequences for the United States and its communities.
Hadar Bachar, 13, tackled Hamas' flames and provided emergency first aid by collecting information from her neighbors and experts.
Dozens of people who spoke with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency mentioned their support for Israel when they described what they hoped to hear at the rally.