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Operation Iron Swords Update 3/28

Join Jewish Federations and the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) on Tuesday, April 2 at 1:30 pm ET to explore the impact of the ongoing war in Israel on the country's economy. Delve into the dramatic shifts in economic priorities prompted by the October 7 terrorist attack and subsequent co…

Operation Iron Swords Update 3/25

Jewish Federations have collectively raised just shy of $800 million and allocated more than $400 million for humanitarian needs and economic support in Israel since October 7. For an updated list of allocations, click here.

Federations have also announced the Israel Emergency Loan Fund, w…

Operation Iron Swords Update 3/21

Read this Jewish Federations story on the committee allocating our Israel emergency funds from JTA.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • During extensive, ongoing IDF operations at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, over 350 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists have so far been c…

Operation Iron Swords Update 3/14

The Latest

  • On Wednesday, March 13th, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support, 352 to 65. The Jewish Federations of North America strongly support the complete passage of this legis…