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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 532

Efraim Zinger

Efraim and Shoshi Zinger in Israel after his release from Syrian prison in 1974. (Courtesy)
October 6, 2023, 4:35 pm
In an unusual love story, a hopeless optimist recalls surviving Syrian captivity
Efraim Zinger’s prison diary and his would-be wife’s journal serve as the basis for a new book about a family’s triumph over their Yom Kippur War trauma
By Canaan Lidor
The Mount Herzl grave of an Israeli soldier killed during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. (photo credit: Michal Fattal/Flash90)
July 31, 2013, 4:35 pm
Family says son captured — not killed — in ’73 war, asks to open grave
The IDF claims that Tzion Tayeb was slain during a battle on Mount Hermon, but his family wants to test the body said to be his
By Asher Zeiger
Lee Korzits, left, and Maayan Davidovich racing on Monday. (photo credit: courtesy v.baglione@albaria.com)
March 7, 2013, 3:03 am
Israeli windsurfers dominate podium at championship
Korzits wins gold, Davidovich bronze to highlight a strong performance for the blue-and-white delegation
By Aaron Kalman
Israeli Ankie Spitzer, widow of the Israeli Olympic fencing coach Andrei Spitzer killed by Palestinian gunmen at the 1972 Munich Olympics, talks to the media during a news conference ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics, in July (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
August 16, 2012, 1:02 pm
British Jews say Israeli Olympic officials rebuffed minute of silence idea 3 years ago
Sources say the Israelis thought the plan was impossible because Arab countries on the IOC would block it; Israeli officials reject claim
By Miriam Shaviv
The Israeli flag at the Olympic village (photo credit: courtesy of Israel Olympic Committee)
July 26, 2012, 11:41 am
Israeli flag hoisted at Olympic village
The blue-and-white delegation affixes a mezuza to the dormitory door
By Aaron Kalman
The Olympic Stadium in London. NBC sportscaster Bob Castas will memorialize the athletes murdered in Munich in 1972 when the Israeli team enters the stadium during the opening ceremony on July 27th. (photo credit: CC BY, James Mitchell,Flickr)
July 22, 2012, 10:41 pm
Israelis mark Munich massacre at small London ceremony ahead of Games
Officials still pushing for moment of silence even as IOC head continues to rebuff calls
By Rob Harris
Palestinian athlete Baha Alfarra, who will compete the 400-meter Olympic race trains at a gym in Gaza City in March 2012 (photo credit: AP/Adel Hana)
July 20, 2012, 5:01 pm
Palestinians go to Olympics to highlight national pride… and the conflict
Fledgling delegation rejected cooperation offer from Israel
By Ben Sales
An army vehicle in east London with a few of the 3,500 troops involved in keeping the 2012 Olympics safe, July 16 (photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/AP)
July 17, 2012, 7:09 pm
Guarding ‘Fortress London’
The operation to secure London for the Olympics will be the most expensive in British history, costing $1.55 billion. And the city’s Jewish community, already vigilant, is advised to beef up security
By Miriam Shaviv
President Shimon Peres with the Israeli Olympic team on July 9. In an agreement with British authorities, Shin Bet bodyguards will travel with the team. (photo credit: Noam Moskowitz/Flash90)
July 17, 2012, 3:11 pm
Shin Bet to help secure Israeli athletes in London
Team will have special bodyguards for added protection
By Stuart Winer
Shimon Peres and Israel's Rhythmic Gymnastics team, January 2012 (photo credit: Mark Nayman/Flash90)
July 10, 2012, 5:05 pm
Peres won’t go to Olympics, to avoid Sabbath desecration
President unable to find hotel within walking distance of opening ceremony
By Asher Zeiger
The bamba baby will lead Israel's Olympic hopefuls (photo credit: Osem studio)
March 13, 2012, 7:34 pm
Peanut allergy: Olympic team reconsiders controversial mascot choice
Israel’s Olympic Committee decides against using peanut-flavored snack’s commercial character as national symbol
By Stuart Winer
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