The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

Ethiopian Israelis mark Sigd holiday in Jerusalem

Former Hamas hostage Avera Mengistu, who was freed in February, attended Sigd prayers in Jerusalem for the first time.

Sigd celebrations bring thousands of Ethiopian Israelis to Jerusalem

Bus 78, packed with young Ethiopian Jews, fills with excited chatter as countless Jerusalemites make their way to Tayelet Haas Promenade’s annual Sigd festivities. Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd, one ...
The Times of Israel

‘This brings our community together:’ Ethiopian Jews flock to Jerusalem for Sigd holiday

Thousands attended ceremony at promenade overlooking the Old City, including former Hamas hostage Avera Mengistu ...

IDF struggles to learn from October 7 as investigations reveal systemic failures

The IDF has learned lessons from the war, but it’s unclear if it is going to prepare now for the next war, or rather, prepare for the last one.
The Week

A decade later, Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin's remains returned by Hamas

Hadar Goldin’s remains have been officially returned to Israel after over a decade, ending one of the longest-running hostage ...
The Times of Israel

After decade of deadlock, return of Hadar Goldin’s body may bring closure to captive nation

Fallen soldier was held by Hamas since 2014, but Israel failed for years to recover his body and others, possibly planting seeds of conflict that would precipitate his eventual return ...