A small community in northeastern Thailand rejoices as Watchara Sriaoun, a man held captive for nearly 500 days by Hamas after being kidnapped in the October 7th attack in Israel, returns home, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of his family and village.

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter praised the Israeli solution to improvised explosive devices and Hadassah Hospital’s “Heart for Peace” program has saved the lives of over 600 Palestinian Arab children.