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Are Jews forbidden from praying on Shabbat?

“On Shabbat, we do not escape either the state or the sense of need. That would deny our creaturely humanity. We do, however, reorient our needs.”

WOMEN PRAYING in the Western Wall tunnels.
As protesters gather to Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, a giant banner is unfurled with a clear message to US President Donald Trump: "Save the hostages now!", September 6, 2025.

WATCH: 'The risk has already increased': Hostage families protest in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzi Halevi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitor an attack on Yemen, December 26, 2024

Netanyahu rejected former IDF chief Halevi's ceasefire plan to free all Gaza hostages - KAN

A performance calling for the rescue of hostages marking 700 days, September 5, 2025.

'Every day is Oct. 7': Israel marks 700 days of war, 48 hostages remain in Hamas captivity


Netanyahu slams ICC chief, Israeli embassy shooter pleads not guilty

IDF confirms death of 12 senior Houthi leaders • Netanyahu drops W. Bank sovereignty from meeting agenda • Hamas claims they're ready for new deal • IDF intercepts Houthi drone over Sinai

Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Trump: 'IMMEDIATELY give back all 20 hostages'

Trump on Truth Social demanded Hamas release “ALL 20 hostages,” warning, “Not 2 or 5 or 7! If they do, things will change rapidly... IT WILL END!”

 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

‘Look at my son, he’s dying!’: Father of hostage Rom Braslavski begs MKs to act

Father of hostage Rom Braslavski accused MKs of neglect, warning his son is “dying” in Hamas captivity during a heated Knesset debate.

Ofir Braslavski, the father of hostage Rom Braslavski, at the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting on September 3, 2025.

Protesters block Jerusalem light rail, scuffle with police, calling for immediate hostage release

This came after a day of protests, including authorities arresting at least 13 who barricaded on the roof of Israel's National Library, and set fire to dumpsters and tires across Jerusalem.

Israel Police and Border Police officers forcibly remove a demonstrator who blocked the Jerusalem light rail tracks in a protest calling for the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza terror captivity, September 3, 2025.

Hamas reiterates claim its ready for a deal, Trump calls for return of hostages

Police scuffle with Israeli demonstrators as protests continue past nightfall • IAEA shows Iran's uranium stock growth pre-Israeli attack

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

IDF kills terrorist who held three female hostages, Katz says Houthi leadership is fleeing Sanaa

Netanyahu addresses IDF troop deployment • Military reveals only 240 haredi men draft to IDF • Hostage families urge Trump to seal Gaza deal • Rubio to visit Israel in two weeks

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Idan Shtivi, slain Gaza hostage retrieved by IDF, laid to rest in Tel Aviv

During her last goodbye, Shtivi's mother, Dalit, said: "On my birthday, he was recovered and returned to me - I'm sorry I didn't take care of you."

Hundreds attend the funeral procession of slain Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, September 1, 2025

Netanyahu 'deliberately obstructed' Gaza hostage deal in cabinet, families charge

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum recently reported it had received evidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is torpedoing a deal for an end to the war.

An illustrative photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with hostage posters in the background.

'Shouts of joy’: Emily Damari reacts to death of former Gaza captor Hazem Naim

Emily Damari expressed relief over the reported death of Hazem Naim, one of her former captors, and hopes for the return of the remaining hostages.

 British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari poses for a photo with her mother, Mandy, after being released from Gaza where she was held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 21, 2025.

'An irreversible loss': Hostage families demand security cabinet reach Gaza deal

Family members of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza have gathered outside the "Kirya" on Sunday night, demanding to meet with the security cabinet.

Hostage families gathering outside the "Kirya" in Tel Aviv on August 31, 2025.

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Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida delivers a speech following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025.