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A love letter to Israel: Reflections on Memorial Day from Eilat - opinion

On Memorial Day, a personal reflection from Eilat on the love for Israel - its landscapes, its people, and the unique challenges and beauty that make it one of a kind.

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stands at attention during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the Western Wall on April 20, 2026.

IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall

President of Argentina Javier Milei at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. April 19, 2026.

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'We will bring them home,' US amb. Huckabee vows at Western Wall

Huckabee also noted Trump's support of Israel, such as through recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the Golan Heights.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the Western Wall, April 18, 2025.

Former hostage Eliya Cohen makes first visit to Western Wall after release

The visit marked exactly one year after Eliya’s mother, Sigi Cohen, prayed at the Western Wall for her son's safe return.

 Released hostage Eliya Cohen and his girlfriend Ziv Abud prayed for the return of the remaining hostages in Gaza at a visit to the Western Wall.

123 orphan boys celebrate their Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall

The war has left hundreds of Israeli families bereaved, and thousands of children facing life without their fathers. This year’s Colel Chabad Bar Mitzvah carried extra weight for boys who lost it all

The Annual Colel Chabad Bar Mitzvah commemoration for orphan boys

Let my people go have fun! 48 things to do for Passover in and near Jerusalem

48 ways to celebrate Passover – Fun In Jerusalem provides the guide

 Children are seen spelunking in the Biyar Aqueduct.

Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site

Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeatedly ascended the Temple Mount, drawing lashback from Knesset members.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, April 2, 2025.

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Halevi, Zamir visit Western Wall, after transfer of title

Both Zamir and Halevi left notes between the stones of the Wall, a common Jewish tradition when visiting the site.

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir and predecessor Herzi Halevi visit the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2025

Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari returns to Western Wall

After 471 days in captivity, Emily Damari revisits the sacred site that gave her hope through a stolen radio moment on Yom Kippur.

 Former hostage Emily Damari at the Western Wall.

Western Wall Rabbi urges stone be returned from airport display

On Wednesday, Ben-Gurion Airport launched a new exhibit showcasing archeological artifacts, among which was a five-tone stone from the Western Wall. 

A stone from the western wall is rolled through Ben-Guiron Airport.

Thai delegation visits Western Wall after five nationals released from Gaza

Last Thursday, Thenna Pongsak, 36, Sathian Suwannakham, 35, Sriaoun Watchara, 33, Seathao Bannawat, 27, and Rumnao Surasak, 32 were released from Gaza captivity. 

Delegation of Thai representatives visits the Western Wall. February 2, 2025.