The Israel Defense Forces join the Media Wars

When a soldier falls in the line of duty, all Israel is united in mourning. Uriah Bayer, who fell in the line of duty to protect Israel, was not obligated to serve. Yet he volunteered to serve in the army and has now paid the ultimate price. Uriah, son of Nelly, may your memory be blessed and may Hashem give comfort to your loved ones, especially to the others from your family who continue to serve in Gaza and wherever needed.

Today is a day of mixed joy and sadness: joy for the ones being returned and sadness that there are so many still in captivity - may it end quickly and safely for all. What comes after will determine whether these days of horror will be repeated in the future. May God give wisdom to the leaders of the Government and Military to make right decisions for the sake of Israel today and future generations!!

Spotlight Israel means exactly that. This page is focused on, defined by and all about Israel, a tiny sliver of a nation in a big world. Most people in this big world know the name: Israel, an old-new homeland, a refuge for persecuted Jews... READ MORE