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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 14h

Thank you for everything you have given and sacrificed. For all the hostages, and for the entire State of Israel.”

StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 14h

Thank you to the security forces, and thank you to the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces.
Thank you to the bereaved families who face the most painful loss every single day.
Thank you to all the wounded, who gave everything they had so that our nation could continue to exist.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 14h

Following the U.S. peace plan announcement, a message from Emily Damari, who survived 471 days as a hostage in Gaza:

"A moment to pause all the overwhelming emotions I had almost forgotten existed within me.
First and foremost, I want to say thank yo. Thank you to the Holy One, blessed be He.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 15h

We fixed it for you, CNN

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 18h

Brave IDF soldiers celebrate as they leave Gaza following the first phase of the U.S. peace plan. Because of their unimaginable sacrifice and heroism, this milestone agreement is now a reality as an entire nation awaits the return of the hostages.
Heroes, every single one of them. We salute you! 🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 20h

Daniel Pearl's last words were: "I am Jewish."
We remember his legacy as we continue to speak out against extremism in all forms, including antisemitism.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 20h

On October 10, 1963, American-Israeli journalist, Daniel Pearl was born in Princeton, New Jersey. On January 23, 2002, Daniel was kidnapped. Nine days later, he was brutally murdered by Islamic terrorists for being Jewish while pursuing a story in Pakistan.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani fell in battle in Gaza on October 9, 2025, before the ceasefire took effect. May his memory forever be blessing. 🕯️

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

After more than two years in Hamas captivity, the 48 hostages still held in Gaza are expected to be released in the coming days. 🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

Survivors of Hamas captivity, families of hostages, and an entire nation rejoice and breathe a collective sigh of relief and hope following the signing of the U.S. deal between Israel and Hamas.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

On this extraordinary flight to Israel, a nation holds its breath as moments of reunion and healing draw near. They are finally coming home 🎗️🇮🇱
📹EL AL

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

As the entire nation of Israel awaits the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, family members of those expected to be released from captivity are finally on their way to Israel. For over two years, they have been waiting to embrace their loved ones.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

An El Al pilot shares an emotional message on a flight to Israel carrying families of hostages expected to be freed from Hamas captivity.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

Nachshon’s story is a reminder that Hamas’ agenda of terror is not new—and that the remaining hostages must be released NOW.

May Nachshon’s memory be a blessing. We will never forget. 🕯️

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

Nearly three decades later, Hamas’ campaign of terror and kidnappings continues. On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out unspeakable atrocities in southern Israel, kidnapping, raping, and murdering civilians. More than 700 days later, 48 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas then released a chilling video showing Nachshon bound and threatening to murder him unless Israel freed senior Hamas leaders.

On October 14, 1994, during a daring rescue attempt by Israel’s elite Sayeret Matkal, Hamas brutally murdered Nachshon.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

On October 9, 1994, Hamas terrorists kidnapped 19-year-old Nachshon Wachsman, an Israeli-American serving in the IDF’s Golani Brigade.

They kidnapped him while he was hitchhiking near Jerusalem and held him hostage in the West Bank/Judea and Samaria.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

On October 9, 1994, Hamas terrorists kidnapped 19-year-old Nachshon Wachsman, an Israeli-American serving in the IDF’s Golani Brigade.

They kidnapped him while he was hitchhiking near Jerusalem and held him hostage in the West Bank/Judea and Samaria.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1d

5 years ago, just a couple of weeks after the signing of the historic Abraham Accords normalization treaty between Israel and the UAE, a Jewish and a Muslim man sat together in a Sukkah (temporary hut constructed for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot) in Dubai, UAE. 🇮🇱🕊️🇦🇪

📷: Thani75

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2d

🇮🇱 Israel’s Security Cabinet will convene at 5:00 p.m. local time to approve the agreement. Afterwards, the government will meet to authorize the release of terrorists from Israeli prisons in exchange for the hostages.

🔵 Further updates will be provided

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2d

Update:
🇮🇱 The IDF has begun operational preparations for the implementation of the agreement.
🇮🇱 The release of all living hostages is expected on Saturday or Sunday.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2d

They're coming home🎗️

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. has officially announced that the first phase of its plan to end the war that began with Hamas’ brutal October 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel has been reached.
The agreement, expected to be signed officially on Thursday, will secure the release of 48 hostages, after over t

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2d

will secure the release of 48 hostages, after over two years of inhumane captivity under Hamas in Gaza.
🇮🇱 We pray for their safe return and for healing for all those who have endured unimaginable pain. 💙🎗️

🔵 Updates will be provided as more details are revealed and this historic agreement unfolds.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. has officially announced that the first phase of its plan to end the war that began with Hamas’ brutal October 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel has been reached.
The agreement, expected to be signed officially on Thursday,

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