SHANNA FULD

Shanna Fuld as seen at the Jerusalem Post Panel Tisha B'Av in Israel Feels More Real Than Ever Tonight, as Jews across the world finish fasting and observing Tisha B'Av, the day we mourn the destruction of our two Holy Temples, I find myself reflecting on what it means to experience loss during Tisha B'Av in Israel. Six weeks ago, during the Iran war, a missile struck my apartment in Tel Aviv and reduced my home—my safe space, my news studio, and my life as I knew it—to rubbl

Shanna Fuld in a speaking engagement in Israel Life After the Tel Aviv Missile Strike Since the Tel Aviv missile strike destroyed my apartment and the Israel Daily News studio on June 16th, I've been living in a hotel. I thought only TV and book characters lived in hotels. Have you ever read A Gentleman in Moscow? I'm getting chills. The hotel is not home, and I often forget during my walks "home" that I'm actually returning to the hotel and not my apartment, which is no more

Israel Daily News CEO Shanna Fuld serves as moderator during a panel discussion at The Jerusalem Post's "Nation in Trauma" Conference in Jerusalem. Sunday I had the privilege of moderating six panels for the Jerusalem Post’s “Nation in Trauma” conference—an event dedicated to spotlighting the organizations and individuals working tirelessly to support Israel trauma recovery and help Israelis and Jews heal from the ongoing trauma of war. I was especially glad to be back at the

Shanna Fuld at the JNS conference This week in Israel was nothing short of intense. From two days of reporting at the JNS International Policy Summit to the emotional transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut, followed by wildfires and missile attacks from Yemen, the country experienced every emotion imaginable. Through it all, I was reminded why Israel at 77 remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern history—a small nation that continues to build, innovate, an

War Resumes: Rockets, Strikes and Shaky Nights in Israel This past week, life under rocket sirens in Israel returned to the forefront. The hardest moment for me was the 7:30 a.m. wake-up siren. The panic stayed with me for the rest of the day. Just hours before the ceasefire ended, I attended an intimate concert by Ishay Ribo at The Barby in Jaffa. Looking around the room, I saw people from every background singing together. Ribo's Torah-inspired music has a unique ability to

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

Shanna Fuld CEO of the Israel Daily News covering the Bibas Family Funeral Covering the Bibas family funeral was one of the heaviest days of my war coverage. Wednesday began in Rishon LeZion, where the caskets were carefully placed into vans before beginning their final journey. I followed the procession through the streets alongside mourners who gathered at 7 a.m. to pay their respects. The sorrow was visible on every face. Later, I stood at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv during

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

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