Shanna Fuld, CEO of Israel Daily News, reporting live from the ground of Israel. As spring arrives, Israel is beginning to emerge from a long and emotionally difficult winter. Purim is approaching, bringing reminders of resilience, courage, and the power of individual action. The devastating loss of Shiri Bibas and her two sons continues to weigh heavily on the nation. Yet many Israelis remain focused on the goal of bringing the remaining hostages home. At our latest Sunset S

Shiri Bibas holding his youngest son This past week has been one of the heaviest in recent months. The return of Shiri Bibas, after months of desperate hope and agonizing uncertainty, sent a wave of grief through Israel. It was not simply the news itself—it was the painful confirmation of what so many had feared. A mother taken alongside her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, became a symbol of the tragedy that has touched countless families since October 7. The image of Shiri B

lair Horn and members of his family, upon their arrival at Ichilov I'm back in Israel and settling into my Sunday night routine—the quiet moment when I allow myself to be honest with newsletter readers about what I'm feeling. The tea is on, Akon is playing, and my thoughts return to the reality facing this country. The fate of the Israeli hostages in Gaza weighs heavily on many of us. While life continues, it often feels like we're moving through the day while carrying the we

Emotional reunion between Ohad Ben Ami October 7 Survivor and his daughters at Ichilov Hospital following his release from captivity in February 2025. Hollow & Shattered Leaving New York City is difficult every time, but this trip feels especially heavy. As I board my flight back to Israel, I return to a nation grieving over images of the released Israeli hostages, whose frail bodies and hollow expressions have left many of us heartbroken. I found myself crying on the subway

Yarden Bibas, October 7th Hostage Survivor on his way home back to Israel What a heartbreaking week. Across Israel and beyond, many are asking the same question: Will the Bibas family be reunited? The fate of the Bibas family hostages remains uncertain, leaving families and supporters anxiously awaiting answers. Yarden Bibas returned to Israel after nearly 15 months in captivity. Many are wondering how he will cope with the uncertainty surrounding his wife, Shiri, and their t

Karina Ariev, a October 7 Hostage Survivor emotional reunion with family Hamas released four female IDF surveillance soldiers on Saturday as part of the ceasefire arrangement with Israel. The released Israeli hostages—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—experienced freedom after 477 days in captivity. They were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nahal Oz military base where they were stationed. Before the released Israeli hostages were han

Emily Damari October 7 Hostage, Reunited with Her Family Every night since October 7, I go to bed feeling fortunate. As I tuck myself in, I think about the hostages—many close to my age—who do not know whether it is day or night. I think about their families, especially their parents, who have endured unimaginable uncertainty. Today, three young female hostages were returned to Israel. This Israeli hostage release allowed them to reunite with their mothers after months in cap