Civilian organization supporting families of hostages wants global attention on the 138 still held by Hamas in Gaza

Many feel seismic shifts in how they form political alliances and how they express their Judaism in a world that feels scarier, lonelier and, in some ways, more Jewish than ever

Attacks on bases in western Iraq and northeast Syria claimed by Islamic Resistance in Iraq coalition, which opposes US support for Israel in war against Hamas

Izhar Shay says some have called his son 'traitorous,' others wished more death upon his family; urges Netanyahu to silence the hate speech, take responsibility for failures

Palestinians say military raided hospital in north Gaza amid exchanges of fire; rockets target Gaza border communities, Ashkelon

Wall Street Journal showcases similarity of annual training sessions to elements of eventual attacks, says drills progressively became more sophisticated

So far, ribbon for 80,000 trees has been distributed to 51 participating organizations 'to keep the hostages foremost in the thoughts and actions of all Americans'

Annual Christmas event to be held despite war; music is the basis for an improved, harmonious life, says festival founder