Throughout 2024, over 160 minors were rescued from Lev Tahor in Guatemala and Mexico.

Israeli ex-hostage Omer Wenkert reveals trauma of Hamas captivity. "I said goodbye to myself," he told Reuters.

"He was this goofy, funny guy. He’s still funny. I don’t think he’s a different person. He is simply tired," his father noted, suggesting that despite everything, the core of who Edan is survived the ordeal.

While some Syrians celebrated President Donald Trump's announcement to lift American sanctions, others are expressing deep concerns about an uncertain future and the strengthening position of Damascus ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Israel's annual Lag BaOmer celebrations will begin Thursday evening, May 15, but will proceed without their most recognizable tradition as authorities have implemented a complete ban on bonfires due to extreme fire hazard conditions across the country.