In the spirit of Purim, firefighters from the Jerusalem District Fire and Rescue Authority gave disabled youth a celebration to remember dressing as superheroes and rappelling down a building to surprise them. The event took place at the Feuerstein Institute, an educational center for individuals with disabilities aged 7 to 21. As the children watched in excitement, Batman, Superman, and Spiderman descended from the rooftop, bringing joy and laughter to all.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has dismissed any suggestion that Hamas is prepared to disarm, warning that the terrorist group remains committed to military control in Gaza. "I don’t see any indication that Hamas is ready to disarm," Sa’ar said in an interview with ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman on Tuesday. He emphasized that while Hamas laying down its arms would fundamentally shift the conflict, there is no sign of such a move.

El Al, Israel’s national airline, reported record-breaking profits in 2024, with net income soaring 4.7 times higher than the previous year. The company saw a 37% increase in revenue, reaching $3.4 billion, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring costs (EBITDAR) doubled compared to 2023. The airline benefited from a massive surge in demand as foreign carriers suspended flights to Israel following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War.

A delegation of 100 Syrian Druze leaders is set to visit the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Friday, where they will meet with Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of Israel’s Druze community. The visit, reported by Reuters, comes as Israel strengthens ties with the Druze amid growing concerns over their safety in war-torn Syria. While there has been no official confirmation from Israel’s Foreign Ministry, Defense Minister Israel Katz recently announced that Syrian Druze will be allowed to work in Israel, with the program set to begin Sunday.