Google Flights has revealed the top trending destinations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

For domestic Christmas travel, James Byers, group product manager, search at Google, told Fox News Digital that prices tend to be lowest when booked ahead of time in late October, but this can vary based on where exactly you want to fly. 

In general, he said you can head to Google Flights, plug in your trip details, and look for the “cheapest time to book” insights that’ll show up in your search results.

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Plotting your next vacation and don’t want to travel too far?

Here are some things to do in the hot spots located in America that were mentioned on Google Flights’ lists.

Orlando, Florida

What was ranked as the number one destination for Thanksgiving and approaching right behind in the number two slot for trending destinations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, is Orlando. 

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida are huge draws in town, but for a memorable stay, consider reserving your room at Grande Lakes Orlando. 

Orlando is the top destination for Thanksgiving travel and No. 2 for Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2024. (Grande Lakes Orlando)

The 500-acre luxury resort comprises The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, with a large waterpark on-site.

Chicago, Illinois 

Any trip to the Windy City could begin with a meal at Lou Manalti’s for some top-notch deep dish pizza and end with a twinkling evening view of the city from high above on Skydeck at Willis Tower. 

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As for what you do in between, consider catching a show at Andy’s Jazz Club, wandering around The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry and grabbing otherworldly sushi and small plates at Miru.

The Windy City has much to offer for holiday travel from tasty meals to museums. Consider Chicago for your next trip with family and friends. (Chicago Botanic Garden)

You could also grab a Chicago CityPASS in advance of your stay so you can do things like visit the aforementioned museums and SkyDeck along with other attractions, including the Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour. 

New York City

For a family-friendly vacation for the books, check out the esteemed Plaza Hotel’s “Home Alone 2 Fun in New York” package, complete with a chauffeured limo ride, large cheese pizza and a “Home Alone sundae.” 

Or, you could swap ‘90s classics films for beloved children’s books and check into the famed Eloise Suite from author Kay Thompson and illustrator Hilary Knight’s 1955 picture book. 

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New York during the holidayscould be considered a scene right out of your favorite Christmas movie. (The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel)

For other NYC must-dos during a a Christmas visit: Take a tour of the Empire State Building, check out The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, eat at The Beach Cafe and go ice skating at Wollman Rink. 

Dallas, Texas

If you have your sights set on a Dallas vacation, take a look at The Joule Hotel.

About a 20-minute drive to Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, this Main Street oasis has a divine subterranean spa, a modern Texas brasserie called CBD Provisions with superb shrimp and grits and steak alike, and a prime location on Main Street in downtown Dallas. 

Dallas ranked No. 19 on the top searched travel destinations for Thanksgiving which makes sense if you plan on watching the annual NFL Thanksgiving Day football game at AT&T Stadium. ( Courtesy of The Joule)

If you’re not going to a game, cheer on your favorite team at City Tavern, a lively sports bar that’s only a three-minute walk from the hotel.

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Miami, Florida

If you’re traveling with pals and are all fans of the reality series, “The Traitors,” book “The Betrayers: Miami Edition Package” for you and up to nine friends at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Beach. 

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During your stay, you’ll be spoiled with welcome champagne and hors d’oeuvres, multi-day game coordination and winner prizes.

Miami made an appearance on both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday destination trends in the No. 6 and No. 4 spots, respectively. (Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel)

Generator Miami is another fun option in Miami Beach, just 15 minutes from the airport and 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean.

Los Angeles, California

After your wheels-down in LAX, Hotel Per La is one of many options where you can stay.

Housed in the former Giannini Building (the former HQ of the Bank of Italy), you’ll see Italian flair meld with urban finesse. 

Los Angeles takes the No. 8 spot for trending destinations during the holidays and is a great spot for some family-friendly or parents-only activities. (The Ingalls)

Situated in downtown Los Angeles, landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Centre Theatre Group, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA are all close by the property. 

Top travel destination for the holidays in 2024 include hot spots in America and some cool cities overseas. (La Concha Resort; The Ingalls; Chicago Botanic Garden)

Continue by visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.

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Whether you’re with kids or it’s an adults-only getaway, consider carving out a few hours for wandering around Griffith Park, which has caves, flora and fauna, paved trails, the Greek Theatre and more. 

Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce was asked recently on a football podcast to share his favorite cheesesteak spot in the city where he — a seven-time Pro Bowl player — spent all 13 of his NFL seasons.

While he name-dropped current Philadelphia hot spots Dalessandro’s and Angelo’s, Kelce also said Tony Luke’s was the first place he had a cheesesteak due to its proximity to the stadium where the Eagles play.

“That’s one that I went to growing up and was just outstanding,” Kelce said.

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Although that particular Tony Luke’s location is no more, Eagles fans can still enjoy the restaurant’s cheesesteak from Lincoln Financial Field when Philadelphia hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Tony Luke’s has been operating a stand inside the stadium since it opened in 2003, the company said. 

Hailed by Philadelphia Magazine as having the “best cheesesteaks” in the city, Tony Luke’s opened its first location in South Philadelphia in 1992. At the time, cheesesteaks weren’t even on the menu.

“We sold roast beef, roast pork and chicken cutlets – kind of Italian specialties,” Tony Lucidonio Jr. told Fox News Digital. “That’s all we did.”

Known in the City of Brotherly Love as Tony Luke Jr., Lucidonio said that only lasted about six months. “Word of mouth is what really made us,” he said. 

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Before long, Luke “had this crazy idea of doing these awful commercials that had nothing to do with food.”

He added, “They were dumb. They were stupid. They were kind of funny,” he said. 

“And it wasn’t a typical restaurant or deli commercial.” But the commercials got people talking.

The Eagles are as ingrained in Philadelphia as the city’s signature sandwich.

The original Tony Luke’s that Kelce once frequented years ago has since been renamed after Luke Jr. split from his father and brother amid a franchising rights dispute. 

Today, Luke Jr. has new franchises at Philadelphia International Airport, in Las Vegas and other cities mostly throughout the Northeast. There are even 22 Tony Luke’s franchises in Bahrain.

Like the cheesesteak, the Eagles are as ingrained in Philadelphia as the city’s signature sandwich.

The original Tony Luke’s location, pictured above, has a new name, but there are other locations mostly in the Northeast and in Bahrain. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Luke himself has been a lifelong Eagles fan – and his enthusiasm was on display in the 2006 biographical sports movie “Invincible.”

“My character in ‘Invincible’ was the ultimate Eagles fan,” Luke said of his cape-clad character.

Luke is also the former host of an Eagles fan show on television in Philadelphia.

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Even though the cheesesteak was invented in Philadelphia, it isn’t the “quintessential sandwich” of the city, Luke said.

“It’s the roast pork,” he said.

The cheesesteak has since become a sandwich recognized throughout the country, often associated with its birthplace. The ingredients, however, have evolved from place to place.

Tony Luke’s cheesesteaks come with a variety of options, but peppers aren’t one of them. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

“And then someone decided to put peppers on a cheesesteak,” Luke said. 

“No one in Philadelphia puts peppers on a cheesesteak.”

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A true cheesesteak, Luke said, is meat, bread, cheese — and onions or no onions. That’s all.

One of the biggest differences between Tony Luke’s and other cheesesteak restaurants is how the cheese is cooked. (See the video at the top of this article.) 

“No one in Philadelphia puts peppers on a cheesesteak.”

“Once the steak is done and you put the cheese on top, now you’re overcooking the steak waiting for the cheese to lift,” Luke said. 

“So, what we do is, as soon as the steak is done, we put the cheese on top and then we flip it so that the cheese is on the bottom of the grill.”

A Tony Luke’s cheesesteak is prepared with the cheese melted throughout the entire sandwich. (Tony Luke’s)

He added, “Now what happens is the cheese melts, but it doesn’t make the steak continue to cook. And now the cheese melts throughout the entire steak, not just on top of the steak.”

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In Luke’s opinion, the only meat that should be used to make a cheesesteak is rib-eye. It’s got the most flavor – and it’s also the fattest.

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“Cheesesteak is not, never has been, never will be a healthy alternative food,” he said. 

EXCLUSIVE: NFL legend Joe Theismann just so happened to put on the Jacksonville Jaguars game against the Houston Texans on Dec. 1. 

Seven games took place at the 1 p.m. slot that day, including one featuring Theismann’s former team, the Washington Commanders. But out of sheer coincidence, he tuned in to watch a game that ended up with one of the most controversial moments of the NFL season.

Theismann saw the Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence take a vicious illegal hit from Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in the second quarter when the quarterback tried to slide down on a play. It was the last play for either player this season, as Al-Shaair was ejected and dealt a three-game suspension while Lawrence has been placed on season-ending injury reserve. 

“It is a violent sport, people hit one another, and sometimes things happen,” Theismann told Fox News Digital. “The league evidently really made the decision and gave him a three-game suspension so they felt that maybe [Al-Shaair] could have controlled the hit a bit more.”

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For Theismann, it was a moment that resembled the last time he played a down in the NFL 39 years ago. In November of the 1985 season, Theismann was tackled by New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor on a play that broke the former quarterback’s leg and ended his playing career. 

The hit to Lawrence won’t have nearly the same impact, but it did give him a concussion and sparked a massive brawl between teammates. But Theismann also believes that it’s a moment that should also spark a discussion on quarterbacks sliding.

“The quarterback slide, now they’re going to have to revisit a little bit. As a quarterback you have to consider the way you want to protect yourself. I’ve always told players this, don’t just let the rules or the officials protect you, protect yourself,” Theismann said. 

“If you’re going to slide, guy will, now because of this, maybe slide a little bit quicker, a little bit earlier, so you try and hope that something like this will be used in a positive way so that we don’t see this happen again.” 

Theismann declined to comment about whether he thought the suspension to Al-Shaair was justified. 

Fellow famed NFL quarterback Tom Brady delivered a similar take to Theismann’s during an interview on “The Herd” on Dec. 3. 

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides down in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, Dec. 1, 2024. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

“Defensive players have to be aggressive, that’s they’re nature,” Brady said. “The quarterbacks need to take better care of themselves… When you run, you put yourself in a lot of danger. When you do that, I don’t think the onus of protecting an offensive quarterback who’s running should be on a defensive player. I don’t think that’s really fair to a defense.”

Brady also said he disagreed with the notion that Al-Shaair’s hit indicates the linebacker is a “dirty player.”

However, others have been much more critical of Al-Shaair. 

Jon Runyan, NFL vice president of football operations, released a scathing statement about Al-Shaair shortly after the incident, amid a wave of intense backlash against the linebacker for the hit. 

“Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, coach, and enjoy watching it, is troubling and does not reflect the core values of the NFL… Your continued disregard for NFL playing rules puts the health and safety of both you and your opponents in jeopardy and will not be tolerated,” Runyan said.

Al-Shaair has apologized for the hit and insisted that it wasn’t intentional. But the backlash has been so strong that he’s reacted to it in multiple ways. 

Al-Shaair also spoke out against “racist and Islamophobic fans” in the aftermath of the public response to the incident. Many fans scrutinized him for wearing pro-Palestinian cleats.

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Players fight after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hit Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

“To the rest of the people who I’ve been called every single name in the book from reporters with their hands ready for a story to find their villain, to racist and Islamophobic fans and people, you don’t know my heart nor my character which I don’t need to prove to any of you. God knows my intentions and anyone who has been a teammate or friend of mine knows my heart,” he wrote in a statement. 

After it was announced Al-Shaair’s appeal of his three-game suspension was denied, he sent a message with a different tone Wednesday. 

Al-Shaair posted an Instagram photo collection with the cryptic caption, “IF YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR VILLAIN, ILL BE YOUR VILLAIN! SEE YOU SOON.”

The four photos he posted were of him entering the field, a pro-Palestinian cleat, a photo of Heath Ledger as the Joker and a quote that said, “There is a beauty in being rejected, misunderstood, unseen, and unprotected by people. It teaches you to rely on Allah for everything.”

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A sheriff’s office in central Florida is searching for 30 people they say were a part of an “intersection takeover” that terrorized drivers and damaged cars.

The mob shut down the intersection of South John Young Parkway and Central Florida Parkway on Nov. 30, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said on Facebook. 

The large group “set a fire in the roadway, and used the space for cars to do donuts around the flames,” prior to harassing innocent drivers, blocking them from passing. 

“There’s a baby in the car,” someone can be heard shouting in the scene footage shared by the sheriff’s office.

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The suspects “in some cases, climbed on and damaged vehicles,” OCSO said. The law enforcement agency said the “reckless and violent behavior poses a serious danger” to the community, and it is committed to “holding those responsible accountable.”

A Tesla driver said damage to his car was estimated at $60,000 after “dozens of people jumped on top of his vehicle and began to kick his vehicle windshield, causing it to break,” according to an affidavit obtained by the Miami Herald.

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The suspects can be seen hanging out of cars during what sheriff’s deputies refer to as an “intersection takeover” on Nov. 30, 2024.  (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

Some of the suspects appeared to try to conceal their identities, while others had their cell phones out recording the action. 

“I feel so really bad for the people that were just there trying to go about their daily lives and got caught up in that mess,” Dave Nutting, a law enforcement specialist and retired deputy with the sheriff’s office, told FOX 35 Orlando.

Photographs of 30 suspects have been shared by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in hopes the public can help them identify them.  (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

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No arrests or injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.

The sheriff’s office said that If anyone recognizes any of the 30 people whose faces were shared in their video, they should contact Crimeline at 800-423-8477. People who share information with the hotline may remain anonymous. 

The head of a political party and a Christian coalition group in Lebanon is calling on the U.S. and its Western allies to step in and deploy deterrent forces to permanently dismantle Hezbollah.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Ibrahim Mrad, president of the Universal Syriac Union Party and secretary general of the Lebanese Christian Front, said now is the time for the U.S., the U.K. and Germany to send troops in coordination with the United Nations and, alongside the Lebanese army, finally dismantle the terrorist group propped up by Iran.

“If that [were] to be delayed, the Mullah could get, again, more power, and that will be, again, impossible [to dismantle Hezbollah],” Mrad said through a translator in reference to the leaders of the Islamic Republic, which is headed by Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed early last month that Hezbollah had been “defeated” in Lebanon after just over a month of targeted hits focused on destroying the terrorist group’s strongholds in southern Lebanon and in the capital city of Beirut, chiefly in the Dahiyeh suburb.

A shaky 13-point cease-fire was then agreed to late last month between Israel and Hezbollah that largely ended the strikes, though intermittent attacks have since been levied by both sides.

But reports this month suggested that U.S. intelligence officials believe that Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has not made any move to dismantle its military operations in Lebanon — a key pillar of the agreement — and that it will likely look to rebuild its forces and stockpiles. 

Lebanese Christian Syriac Catholic scouts carry a statue of the Virgin Mary during a procession marking the month of the Virgin Mary in a Christian dominated neighbourhood of Beirut on May 27, 2016. The Syriac Catholic Church belongs to the See of Antioch and extends it roots back to the origins of Christianity in the Levant.  (Photo by PATRICK BAZ/AFP via Getty Images)

U.S. intelligence reportedly showed that Hezbollah was continuing to recruit to its ranks even as it was taking heavy hits from Israel through November. It was also reported to be attempting to rearm itself through domestic production as well as smuggling efforts through Syria, though it is unclear how these efforts have been impacted by the deteriorating situation in the neighboring nation over the last week.

The Christian Front, led by Mrad, said during a meeting at its headquarters in Beirut’s Achrafieh neighborhood earlier this month that it does not believe the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah will hold. It is therefore urging the Lebanese members of Parliament to request the deployment of international forces amid “the anticipated failure of the cease-fire agreement.”

Ibrahim Mrad, president of the Universal Syriac Union Party and secretary general of the , Dec. 6, 2024. 

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Mrad explained to Fox News Digital that while, by his estimate, roughly 70% of the country does not back Hezbollah, the government and the army are not strong enough to completely dismantle the terrorist group or to prevent it from posing a future threat to Israel, a situation that risks a repeat of past failures. 

Previous international agreements under U.N. Resolution 1559, signed in 2004, and Resolution 1701, signed in 2006, called for the disarmament and dissolution of all militia groups and for the deployment of U.N. and Lebanese forces to the south of the country to stop Hezbollah from gaining a hold in the areas bordering Israel. Both resolutions failed to be realized.

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.  (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

“We know now, in this situation, the Lebanese army couldn’t implement Resolution 1559 to force Hezbollah to [drop] their arms,” Mrad told Fox News Digital through a translator. “That’s why our demand for help is from the United Nations. They could come in and implement those two resolutions … [but] we want Americans and Germans and the British to be present in these forces.”

Fox News Digital could not immediately reach the State Department for comment on whether the U.S. has been approached by Lebanon about a request to deploy U.S. troops. 

Concerns in Beirut that the cease-fire will fail coincided with threats levied this week by Israel’s defense minister that Jerusalem will no longer distinguish between Lebanon and Hezbollah should the terrorist group break the agreement. 

A convoy of United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon vehicles travel through the area of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon Dec. 4, 2024, during a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.  (Getty Images)

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When asked about the warning issued by Katz last week, the Lebanese Christian leader said this approach would be a “mistake” that could turn the tide against Jerusalem.

“If they do that, then the Lebanese people will be against Israel. As I said before, most of the people are against Hezbollah now, not against Israel,” he said.

“If they target [civilians], that will be a mistake,” he added, noting he did not believe Jerusalem will actually begin pursuing non-Hezbollah targets.

Are you drowning in a sea of unread emails? 

Let’s cut through the digital clutter and help you delete multiple emails on your Android device at once. Before we get to the steps, there are some important things to consider. First, always ensure you’re not deleting important emails. Second, you’ll need to back up important emails. 

Also, be aware that some email apps require you to delete emails in each folder separately. Finally, remember that some apps have different methods for bulk deletion.

So, we’ll cover the most common techniques. OK, let’s get started.

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How to back up important emails on your Android

To back up important emails on an Android device, follow these steps:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer 

• Open the Settings app on your Android device.
• Select “Accounts and backup.”
• Click “Back up data.”
• Tap “Back up now” to start the backup process.
• Sign in to your Google account if prompted.

This will ensure your important emails and other data are safely backed up to your Google account.

Steps to back up important emails on your Android  (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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How to delete multiple emails at once on Android

Want to clear out those pesky emails all at once? Here’s how:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer 

• Launch the email app on your Android device
• Once you’re in your inbox, tap and hold on to any email to activate the selection mode. Checkboxes will appear next to each email.
• Tap the empty circles to choose multiple emails you want to delete.
• Once you’ve selected the desired emails, tap the “delete” or “trash can” icon at the bottom of the screen.
• Confirm your decision by clicking “Move to trash.”

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How to bulk delete emails on Android

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer 

• Launch the email app on your Android device
• Long press on an email you want to delete.
• Tap the All option in the upper left corner.
• Hit the trash can or where it says Delete all at the bottom of your screen and watch those emails disappear in bulk.

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How to delete sender-specific emails

Do you want to target emails from a specific sender? Here’s a smart hack:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer

• Launch the email app on your Android device
• Use the search function to find all emails from that sender
• Long press on an email you want to delete or click Select all
• Tap the trash can icon where it says Delete all at the bottom of the screen

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How to delete multiple emails using the Gmail app

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer 

• Open the Gmail app
• Tap the sender image to start selecting the emails you want to delete
• Manually select each email you’d like to delete or click Select all
• Tap the trash can icon in the upper right of the screen.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Dealing with an overflowing inbox doesn’t have to be daunting. By following these steps, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your emails and keep your Android device clutter-free. Remember to always back up important emails before you start deleting them, and stay mindful of the different methods for bulk deletion across various email apps. Clearing out those unread emails can make a world of difference in staying organized and reducing digital stress.

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AVENTURA, Fla. – In the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, many celebrities and politicians have been critical of the Jewish state for its response, rather than condemning the terrorists; however, one notable figure has been making an effort to counter that by standing up for what she believes in.

Patricia Heaton, the Emmy-winning star of shows including “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle,” has been an outspoken advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. She discussed what inspired her to take action during a conversation with Fox News Digital that took place right before she received an award for her efforts from the American Friends of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s version of the Red Cross.

“I just thought it was common knowledge that we all know the history of the Jewish people and especially of the Holocaust, and it was always never again; and it happened again, and I didn’t see the kind of outrage that I expected,” Heaton said. “And I don’t know why, but I felt that I had to say something because it is outrageous what happened.”

Heaton, who is Catholic, noted that being in the entertainment industry, she has many Jewish friends, and she called to check in on them after Oct. 7.

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“They said, ‘You’re the only person that reached out, and we’re really upset and scared,’” she recalled. “So then I thought I think I need to do something more.”

Heaton has since established the October 7th Coalition (O7C), a non-profit organization that encourages Christians to support the Jewish community and stand up against antisemitism.

The actress recently took her first trip to Israel, a brief journey that included visits to Jerusalem, Capernaum and Kibbutz Nir Oz, which was a main target of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. She described what it was like being there during a time of war.

“The people there are living their lives fully. We could hear the Iron Dome taking and see it taking missiles out of the sky. Our guide said, ‘When you hear the big boom, that’s us, so you don’t have to worry about it.’ And we did,” Heaton recalled. “I heard big booms and saw the pops of smoke where the missiles were taken out. And yet everybody’s going about their day.”

Heaton described a powerful moment at the Western Wall, where Jews from all walks of life unite in prayer.

“I think there was such an intensity at the Western Wall, because there’s no six degrees of separation for Oct. 7. Everybody knows somebody very close to them who died or is a hostage. So there’s an intensity there,” she said.

“But I sensed a hope for peace, and a hope to go on, and they still live life to the fullest.”

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Heaton is planning to return to Israel in May for a trip and a conference O7C is organizing for Christian and Jewish women called Deborah Rising, named for the Biblical Jewish leader featured in the book of Judges. The trip, which is currently accepting applicants, will feature Christian and Jewish speakers.

Within the entertainment industry, Heaton said the response to her work has included a small amount of support, but a “more vocal, anti-Israel response.”

“Those folks seem to be coming from a very emotional place that doesn’t include any facts,” Heaton said. “Such as the fact that Hamas attacked civilians unprovoked and slaughtered them in the most horrible ways they could think of. So they started a war which they were not able to handle, and they used their own people as shields. And that’s why there’s civilian casualties.”

“Israel is doing everything they can to avoid civilian casualties…. It’s the only fighting force in the world that goes to the enemy and tells them this is where we’re coming in, this is when it’s happening, and here’s where you can go to be safe,” Heaton said. “And yet these people in the entertainment industry conveniently ignore all these facts. I don’t know why that is. I think maybe it feels good to be emotional.”

Other notable figures who appeared on stage at the event for MDA included award-winning actor Liev Schreiber and Israeli actress and model Moran Atias.

Actor Liev Schreiber speaks at an event for Israel’s Magen David Adom at an event in Aventura, Florida, on Dec. 11, 2024. (Carlos Chattah)

Schreiber discussed his own Jewish background and read accounts from MDA workers who lost loved ones and served on the front lines in the wake of attacks by Hamas in southern Israel and Hezbollah in the north. He talked about being in a “dark place” after Oct. 7, and the rise of antisemitism that Jews have had to face since then.

“When a room gets dark, it just helps to turn a light on,” Schreiber said.

The event honored the men and women of all religions who dedicate themselves to MDA, often putting their lives at risk to help others.

MDA president and former Israeli U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan spoke to Fox News Digital during the event. Erdan spoke about how Hamas shot at Israeli ambulances while they tried to help victims on Oct. 7.

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Erdan asserted that Hamas knows it cannot win a war against Israel’s military, so they want to harm as many civilians as they can in an attempt to instill fear and drive them away.

“By strengthening Magen David Adom, making sure we are deployed everywhere, we can save lives within minutes, that’s the best way to thwart our enemies’ strategy,” he said.