President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will serve as his administration’s U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The choice of Stefanik, a Republican representative and an outspoken advocate for Israel, signals Trump’s commitment to strengthening U.S.-Israel ties on the international stage. “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump told the New York Post.

After 400 days in intensive medical care, Nati Ganon, a survivor of the brutal Nova Festival attack, has finally been discharged from Ichilov Hospital. The moment, while filled with gratitude for his recovery, was bittersweet, as he returns home without his beloved wife, Shiran, who was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists. Ganon’s release marks the end of a harrowing period of surgeries and rehabilitation and the beginning of a new chapter as he steps back into his role as a father to his three children: Ilay, 15, Ori, 11, and Mai, 8.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has highlighted the importance of its collaboration with the country’s robust startup ecosystem as a cornerstone of its evolving security strategy. Representatives from the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D or MAFAT), alongside venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, gathered in a recent conference organized by the Fusion Fund and Pearl Cohen law firm. The event emphasized Israel’s need for agile, high-tech innovation in the face of sophisticated threats from adversaries such as Hamas and Hezbollah, who have increasingly adopted advanced technologies for warfare.

An extraordinary art exhibit that captures the resilience and challenges of Israelis with disabilities amid the trauma of war has made its U.S. debut in Houston. The Shalva Art Exhibit, hosted at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, offers American audiences a powerful look into the lived experiences of Israelis impacted by the October 7, 2023, attacks.