Israeli ground forces operating in southern Gaza have discovered and rescued a dog abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7, 2023, Hamas assault. The dog, a three-and-a-half-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Billy, was found in the city of Rafah and returned to Israel after soldiers identified her via a microchip implant. Billy belonged to Rachel Dancyg, ex-wife of Holocaust historian and educator Alex Dancyg hy”d, who was kidnapped during the October 7 onslaught and later murdered in captivity. Billy’s safe return has brought a wave of emotion to the Dancyg family, who had long given up hope of ever seeing her again. “We are in complete shock and overwhelmed with emotion to see her tomorrow,” said Yaron Maor, Rachel’s son-in-law, in an interview with Ynet.

The Maldivian Parliament has officially passed legislation that bars Israeli citizens from entering the country.
Shortly after the vote, President Mohamed Muizzu signed the bill into law, signaling his administration’s support for the move.
“The ratification reflects the Government’s firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people,” Muizzu claimed in a statement.
The language of the bill makes clear that “until the inhumane actions carried out by Israel against Palestinian civilians since October 7, 2023 come to an end, the Maldives will ban the entry of those carrying Israeli passports.”

In a significant ceremony held days before Pesach, Berger Group marked the beginning of its ambitious BERGER TOWERS urban renewal project in Katamonim, Jerusalem. The event celebrated the demolition phase, paving the way for a transformative development in the established Katamonim neighborhood. Over 150 people attended the ceremony, including Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, Chairman of the Government Authority for Urban Renewal Elazar Bamberger, and other distinguished guests who joined Berger Group founder and owner Abraham Berger to commemorate this milestone. The large-scale project will transform the area replacing 95 old apartments with 392 modern residential units across three towers ranging from 25-30 floors.

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On the first day of Chol Hamoed, a 2-year-old child’s life was saved thanks to the heroic actions of Hatzalah South Florida (HSF)-Orlando EMTs and paramedics. Responding to an urgent call at Encore in Orlando, HSF arrived swiftly to find the toddler, who had been pulled from a pool and was not breathing. In seamless collaboration with Osceola County Fire Rescue paramedics, HSF’s team delivered critical life-saving interventions. Their rapid response and skilled coordination stabilized the child at the scene, enabling a successful airlift to a local hospital for further treatment. The child’s survival is a testament to HSF’s incredible response time and unwavering dedication. Tragedy can strike in seconds. Never leave children unattended near pools, even for a moment.

ATLANTA (AP) — An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from shutting down a program introduced under Biden that offered temporary legal entry and work permits to migrants from four nations.
The initiative, established by then-President Joe Biden, enabled over 500,000 individuals from Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Cuba to enter the U.S. under humanitarian parole, according to the Miami Herald.
On Monday, Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts ruled that those admitted under the program could remain in the country as they pursue legal immigration status.