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Silenced No More: New October 7 Report Names the Asian Toll

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

A new report from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children, Silenced No More: Sexual Terror Unveiled, puts a number on something Israel’s Asian communities have lived with for two and a half years: October 7 was a multinational atrocity, and Thai workers were its single largest foreign-citizen casualty group.

The Japanese DJ Who Escaped Nova: Spectra Sonics' October 7

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

Among the international acts billed for the Tribe of Nova / Universo Paralello Israel festival on October 7, 2023 was a Tokyo psychedelic-trance DJ listed simply as “Spectra Sonics (Japan)”. His real name is Masaya Ikeda; in Japan he is better known by his original DJ alias, DJ MASAYA. He arrived at the festival site near Kibbutz Re’im just as Hamas began its assault, was shot at, sheltered through the day with other survivors, and eventually made it back to Japan — where, more than two and a half years later, the experience still defines his daily life.

Taiwan's Ambassador at ZAKA Conference: "Small Democracies Standing Together"

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:51:00 +0300

Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, Ya-ping (Abby) Lee, delivered an emotional speech at ZAKA’s annual “True Heroes” appreciation conference, held on Tuesday before an audience of thousands of the organization’s volunteers. During the event, the ambassador announced a dedicated contribution of 500,000 NIS (NT$5.14 million) used to purchase life-saving operational equipment for ZAKA.

Modi Tells Knesset 'India Stands Firmly With Israel' in Historic First Address

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0300

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader to address the Knesset on February 25, delivering a forceful speech that placed India squarely alongside Israel in its fight against terrorism and signaled a deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.

Knesset Hosts First Chinese Spring Festival as MK's Praise for China Draws Scrutiny

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0300

In an unprecedented event, the Israeli Knesset hosted a forum titled “Strengthening Israel-China Relations and Marking the Spring Festival” — the first time the Chinese Spring Festival has been celebrated in Israel’s parliament since the founding of the state. The event, initiated by the Chinese embassy, was hosted by coalition MK Akram Hasson (New Hope party) and Chinese Ambassador Dr. Xiao Junzheng, with the full Chinese diplomatic corps in attendance.

Hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal: Film Imagines Salvation Through Japanese Culture

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0300

In a moving intersection of tragedy and cultural passion, a new animated film imagines how Guy Gilboa-Dalal, a 22-year-old Israeli hostage held in Gaza, draws on his deep love of Japanese culture and anime to survive the psychological trauma of captivity.

Officials Bid Farewell to Thai Hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:13:00 +0300

Israeli and Thai officials gathered at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday for an emotional farewell ceremony as the remains of Sudthisak Rinthalak were finally flown home to Thailand, more than two years after he was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

Thai Hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak Identified After Return From Gaza

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0300

Israel has confirmed the identification of Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker who was murdered during the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023. His remains were returned from Gaza on December 3, 2025, more than two years after the massacre.