In this episode: • Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place • Tehran denies reports of extending a 60-day ceasefire • 32 countries condemn Iran over executions of protesters • Israeli families return to Ganim in northern Samaria • The history of Ganim and the 2005 disengagement • Rising tensions in Kusra and clashes involving Israeli settlers • IDF disciplinary action involving soldiers and settlers • U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's comments about Israeli settlers • Israel and Venezuela restore consular relations after 17 years • Venezuela's shrinking Jewish community • The story of Sergeant William Zev Shaken, a lone soldier from New York • Will's service in the Golani Brigade and his experience fighting in Gaza • His struggle with PTSD after returning to civilian life • His dream of becoming a social worker and helping others • Will's funeral at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery • The debate over recognition of non-operational military deaths • Israel's growing need for psychological support for veterans • A Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on faith, justice and redemption Will's story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers long after they leave the battlefield. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and brothers-in-arms. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma or a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help through your local emergency or crisis-support services.
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Timestamps
00:00 Trump Keeps Iran Blockade in Place
01:00 Iran Denies Ceasefire Extension
02:00 Israeli Families Return to Ganim
03:00 Rising Tensions in Kusra
04:00 IDF Soldiers & Settler Confrontations
05:00 Huckabee Calls Some Settlers “Israeli Terrorists”
06:00 Gaza Strikes & Regional Tensions
07:00 Israel & Venezuela Restore Consular Relations
08:00 Venezuela’s Jewish Community Shrinks
09:00 The Story of Lone Soldier William Zev Shaken
10:00 Will’s Service After October 7th
11:00 His Dream to Help Others
12:00 Will’s Funeral in Jerusalem
13:00 Shanna’s Personal Connection With Will
14:00 Will’s Leadership Project
15:00 A Friend Remembers Will
16:00 Will Buried at Mt. Herzl
17:00 His Parents’ Heartbreaking Eulogy
18:00 Questions About Military Recognition
19:00 How the Defense Ministry Reviews These Cases
20:00 PTSD & Psychological Trauma Among Soldiers
21:00 The Growing Mental Health Crisis
22:00 Support for Veterans & Trauma Survivors
23:00 Remembering Will Shaken + Torah Thought Begins
24:00 Abraham’s Argument With God
25:00 God’s Promise of Consolation
26:00 Moses, Action & Divine Protection
27:00 Faith, Confidence & Redemption
28:00 Shabbat Shalom & Sign-Off
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