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SCREAMS BEFORE SILENCE Full Video [57:00] A documentary film on the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th, Screams Before Silence is a documentary film led by American businesswoman Sheryl Sandberg, that explores the sexual violence by Hamas during the Hamas-led attack on Israel, on 7 October 2023, including events at the massacre at the Nova Festival and abductions to the Gaza Strip.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Hod Hasharon Mayor’s shameful speech
Mayor of Hod Hasharon Amir Kochavi speaks at the Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony and compares Nazi horrors to IDF’s activities in Gaza.
Apr 24, 2025, 4:03 PM (GMT+3) Israel National News –
The Mayor of Hod Hasharon, Amir Kochavi, spoke on Wednesday at the Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony held by the municipality. He hinted at the IDF’s activities in the Gaza Strip and compared them to the values set by the Holocaust.
“We must never remain silent in the face of atrocities committed against people of other nationalities around the world,” said Kochavi, “even if they are committed in our name. Jewish morality dictates, ‘never again’ not only against us, but against all nations, as a moral and ethical imperative of a moral and healthy society.”
“Auschwitz was not created by the devil or by God – but by man,” Kochavi said, quoting Ka Tsetnik. “Fifty-nine of our brothers and sisters are still in Gaza captivity. Their ‘never again’ still continues. The lust for revenge, blood, and destruction has never brought back the dead – nor the living.”
He added: “As descendants of Holocaust survivors who, together with other pioneers, established the Jewish state, we must ensure that the memory of the Holocaust, the processes that led to it, the legal and ethical justifications given to it, and the silence that accompanied it, all serve as a warning sign to the entire world. For us too, so that we may remember and be careful.”
Following public outrage, Kochavi wrote on X: “The ugly responses to my words are intended to make people forget that there are fifty-nine men and women, who have been held hostage in Hamas captivity for 565 days by the Prime Minister, on whose watch they were kidnapped. They must now be returned, in one phase, the dead for burial and the living for rehabilitation. Anything else is diverting attention from the main issue.”
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman attacked Kochavi, saying, “On Holocaust Memorial Day, while fifty-nine hostages are languishing in the inferno of Gaza, the mayor of Hod Hasharon, Amir Kochavi, is inciting against the IDF and is actually siding with the terrorists.” Liberman called on Yair Lapid to condemn the speech: “I expect Yair Lapid, whose party Kochavi identifies with, to immediately rebuke these remarks.”
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar responded, saying that these comments were “a spit in the face of Holocaust survivors, those who immigrated to Israel, established a state and survived the terrible massacre that was committed by other people.” Minister Zohar added: “I have no doubt that the vast majority of Hod Hasharon residents renounce these outrageous statements.”
MK Ahmed Tibi Praised Kochavi: “Well done, whoever attacks you today will join you in a few years’ time.
[Ed.: …And God created assholes!
Bereaved parents announce hunger strike demanding Bar’s dismissal Hezki Baruch
As Israel lowers its flag to half-mast, bereaved parents voice sincere appeal for accountability, truth, justice: ‘We will not forget. We will not forgive. We will not remain silent.’
Apr 23, 2025, 2:55 PM (GMT+3) Israel National News – A collective of bereaved parents affiliated with the “Din and Tzedek” Forum, which unites the families of victims murdered at the Nova music festival, will commence a hunger strike on Wednesday in front of the Knesset and the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.
This action is being launched in proximity to Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day and marks eighteen months since the massacre perpetrated by Hamas, during which their children lost their lives. The families are calling for accountability in light of what they describe as severe lapses and failures that enabled the tragic events at the Nova music festival in southern Israel.
The group is demanding the immediate dismissal of Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, whom they hold responsible for the failure to safeguard Israeli civilians. Furthermore, they are calling for the creation of an external, independent, and self-sustaining investigative body. This body, they assert, must not be state-appointed nor headed by the High Court of Justice. Rather, it should possess full investigative authority, include representatives of the bereaved families, and be capable of uncovering the full scope of the truth.
In addition, the Forum insists upon a thorough investigation of all involved entities and leadership levels, including but not limited to the IDF, Shin Bet, police, Mossad, the Attorney General’s Office, legal advisors, and policymakers from recent years, without exemption.
“The entire system has failed, and it is inconceivable that no one will be held accountable. Relying on an investigative mechanism led by those who were themselves responsible for these failures constitutes a mockery of our children’s memory,” the Forum stated.
“On the day the State of Israel lowers its flag to half-mast, the bereaved parents will lower their bodies to half-mast—not as a symbolic act, but as a sincere appeal for accountability, truth, and justice. We will not forget. We will not forgive. We will not remain silent,” the statement concluded.
Trump marks Holocaust Remembrance Day: Never again means now
On Yom Hashoah, US President issues solemn proclamation honoring the victims of the Holocaust, condemning rising antisemitism, and reaffirming the US commitment to Holocaust remembrance and the defense of Israel.
Apr 24, 2025, 3:24 AM (GMT+3) Israel National News – In a formal proclamation released on Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday paid tribute to the six million Jews and millions of other innocent victims murdered by the Nazis during one of history’s darkest chapters.
“We honor the blessed memories of the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were viciously slaughtered by the genocidal Nazi regime and their collaborators,” Trump stated.
The proclamation recalled the solemn commemoration earlier this year of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. “We memorialized the lives of the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, grandmothers, and grandfathers whose futures were barbarically ripped away in Nazi-occupied Europe,” Trump said.
Emphasizing the enduring responsibility to remember, he added, “We once again honor every Holocaust survivor who has imparted their wisdom to younger generations. Today and every day, we commit to preserving their stories.”
Trump reflected on the enduring legacy of the Holocaust and the birth of modern Israel: “Even in the wake of the Holocaust, a self-determined Jewish homeland rose from the ashes as the modern State of Israel.”
However, the President warned that the threat of antisemitism remains present. “Sadly, our Nation has borne witness to the worst outbreak of antisemitism on American soil in generations,” he said, referring to the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. “Nearly every day following the deadly…attack on Israel, Jewish Americans were threatened on our streets and in our public square.”
Trump highlighted his administration’s actions to combat antisemitism. “As President, I signed an Executive Order directing the Federal Government to use all available and appropriate legal tools to combat the explosion of antisemitic harassment in our schools and on college campuses — including through the removal of resident aliens who violate our laws,” he stated.
He also denounced antisemitic discrimination “in leftist, anti-American colleges and universities.”
Concluding with a resolute call to remembrance and vigilance, Trump declared, “We cherish the eternal memories of all those whose lives were lost to the deadly scourge of antisemitism. Above all, we vow to never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. We declare that never again means now.”
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Moving footage from Auschwitz: Holocaust survivors and captivity survivors sing ‘Hatikvah’
Holocaust survivors and Hamas captivity survivors gather at the crematoria of Auschwitz, pray together for the remaining hostages, sing Israel’s national anthem “Hatikvah,” and declare: “Am Yisrael Chai”.
Apr 24, 2025, 12:34 AM (GMT+3) Israel National News
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The “October 7” delegation, organized by the Menomadin Foundation and the World Zionist Organization, is currently participating in the March of the Living in Poland, marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz as part of Holocaust Memorial Day.
The delegation includes Holocaust survivors, hostages who returned from Hamas captivity, families of fallen soldiers whose bodies were brought back for burial in Israel, wounded IDF soldiers, and heads of local authorities.
Among the participants are former hostage Agam Berger and her mother Meirav, Shelly Shem Tov and Sarah Ashkenazi – the mother and grandmother of former hostage Omer Shem Tov, and Lali Dery, mother of Sergeant First Class (res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery, who fell in battle in Gaza.
As part of the journey, the delegation arrived on Wednesday at Auschwitz. A particularly chilling and moving moment occurred when the delegation reached the crematoria of the camp.
Holocaust survivors and former hostages prayed together for the hostages, sang Israel’s national anthem “Hatikvah,” and proclaimed: “Am Yisrael Chai.”
[Ed.: War is a game of charades...]
⚫HEART ATTACK, REVERSE INFILTRATION, OPPOSITION SAYS
April 20,2025 Israel Realtime
✡️Omer count 8, which is 1 week and 1 day, tonight (after nightfall).
▪️BOOMS THIS EVENING – Regional councils: In the near future, the sounds of explosions will be heard from time to time from activity of our forces in Gaza.
▪️FORMER PM NAFTALI BENNETT – who also is a leading future PM candidate per political polls should he, and it appears he will, create a new party and run – – was taken to the hospital after Shabbat feeling unwell. He apparently suffered heart symptoms, and reports are he underwent a cardiac catheterization. He is reported in good condition, we wish him a speedy and complete recovery.
▪️NEW TERRORISTS? Saudi Al-Hadath Channel: Hamas has begun a process to recruit 30,000 new terrorists.
▪️ATTEMPTED GAZA INFILTRATION? IDF: a number of civilians entered the barrier separating Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip, but did not cross into the Strip. IDF captured them and turned them over to the Israeli police. IDF: don’t do that!
🔪TERROR – SHOOTING AT A CHECKPOINT – SAMARIA – shooting was reported near the Homesh checkpoint in northern Samaria, a terrorist arrived in a car, jumped out and started shooting at the soldiers at the checkpoint. Troops returned fired, killing the terrorist. No injuries to the soldiers.
▪️GOOGLE MAPS GAZA – aerial photos have been updated. Allows observation of (partial) destruction. The north of the Strip is from December 2024. The center and south are from June 2024.
▪️OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS – Opposition leader and Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid in a statement: “We are on the way to another disaster, there will be political murder here, Jews will kill Jews. Most of the threats against Ronen Bar are not from Hamas, not from Arabs – but from Jews”, after spending years demonizing the prime minister and rightist party leaders. G-d forbid.
♦️GAZA – The deputy commander of the Golani Patrol was removed from his post following the shooting incident on rescue vehicles in Rafah, in which 15 Palestinians were killed (6 of them terrorists). The IDF investigation indicates that no evidence was found of evidence of execution.
♦️HAMAS WARNED – Israel Today: Hamas has been warned by Arab countries – Israel and the US are considering eliminating its senior officials outside Gaza if it does not meet the ceasefire conditions.
♦️LEBANON – Security source: Hezbollah infrastructure and launchers were attacked in a big way today. And IDF announces: Today we attacked from the air a terrorist who serves as the deputy in charge of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 who worked to smuggle weapons and money into Lebanon for Hezbollah.
♦️JORDAN – Last week (April 16), the Lebanese newspaper Al-Khabar reported that Jordanian authorities had recently arrested a terrorist cell operated by the Muslim Brotherhood, whose purpose was to undermine the Jordanian regime from within. The cell is linked to Hamas in Gaza, and its members had undergone training in Lebanon to fire and manufacture missiles.
🔹US vs the HOUTHIS – Report: Houthis are recruiting (jihadi) fighters from Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia
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WATCH BIBI’S CHURCHILL MOMENT [17:36] by Micha Gefen
April 20, 2025
Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a fiery speech last night, calling for national unity as Israel continues to close in on destroying Hamas and dismantling Iran’s Ring of Fire once and for all.
WATCH HISTORIC MOMENT IN ISRAEL! [17:36] Avi Abelow
Prime Minister Netanyahu said the following last night:
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April 19, 2025 Jewish Breaking News
Over the weekend, the Israeli military reported that the Air Force carried out strikes on more than 150 targets across the Gaza Strip. The targets included cells of armed operatives and Hamas infrastructure. Since March 18, when Israel restarted its offensive against Hamas, the IDF says it has hit over 1,400 targets throughout Gaza.
The 282nd Artillery Regiment has also been active in recent weeks, conducting strikes in the Morag Corridor between Rafah and Khan Younis. According to the IDF, the regiment targeted weapons storage facilities, rocket launching areas, and groups of operatives.
Additionally, over the weekend, the 188th Armored Brigade, currently deployed in the Morag Corridor, reportedly killed more than 40 terrorists and destroyed a significant number of weapons along with a Hamas pickup truck.
In Rafah’s Shaboura camp, the military says forces from the Givati Brigade and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit discovered and dismantled a tunnel rigged with explosives. The tunnel extended hundreds of meters underground, the IDF said.
The Givati Brigade also located and seized numerous additional weapons in the area, according to the military.
