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Operation Iron Swords Update 7/26

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • On Wednesday, the IDF and Shin Bet recovered the remains of five hostages: Maya Goren, IDF Staff Sergeant (res.) Oren Goldin, IDF Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, IDF Sergeant Kiril Brodsky, and Ravid Arie Katz. They were all abducted by Hamas on October…

Operation Iron Swords Update 7/18

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • Last weekend, the IDF conducted an airstrike on a compound where Hamas’s number 2 in Gaza, Mohammed Deif, who is also the organization’s military chief, was hiding. He appears to have been killed in the attack.
  • The IDF confirmed that Hamas seni…

Operation Iron Swords Update 7/11

Truce Talks and Hostages

  • Numerous reports suggest that progress has been made in talks towards a comprehensive deal. The agreement would likely see a release of hostages in numerous stages, the freeing of a large number of terrorists from Israeli jails (including those serving time for th…

Operation Iron Swords Update 7/3

Israel Defense Force (IDF) Activities

  • Earlier today, an Arab-Israeli terrorist went on a stabbing spree in a shopping mall in Karmiel, killing one Israeli and wounding another. The terrorist was shot dead by security personnel.
  • The most senior Hezbollah leader to be hit since October 7 h…

Celebrating the Journey of the Courageous Leadership Initiative

By Ilene Tatro, Senior Director, Community Planning 

 

A Cohort of Visionary Leaders 

Jewish Federation of San Diego is proud to celebrate the ongoing journey of the Courageous Leadership Initiative, a transformative program dedicated to fostering dynamic and visionary leaders w…