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Operation Iron Swords Update 2/29

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities  

  • Two Israelis were killed today in a terrorist attack in the West Bank. The names of the victims have not yet been released. The attack took place at a gas station near Eli, where four Israelis were killed in terrorist attack last summer.
  • Hundr…

Operation Iron Swords Update 2/26

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities 

  • During an evacuation of civilians from Khan Yunis in Gaza, the IDF found terrorists who were concealed along with civilians and attempting to escape with them. The terrorists were apprehended by the Seventh Armored Brigade, which also killed severa…

Operation Iron Swords Update 2/22

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • A terror attack took place just outside Jerusalem this morning. At least one Israeli was killed and eleven were wounded, with some in serious condition, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman.  Three terrorists who opened fire on cars waiting in tra…

Operation Iron Swords Update 2/20

JEWISH FEDERATIONS AND PARTNERS

• One of the many projects being supported by Jewish Federations through the Israel Emergency Campaign is a program for midwives to support pregnant women affected by the war, including those whose partners may have been killed, evacuees and others. More th…

Operation Iron Swords Update 2/15

Jewish Federations and Partners

  • This week, the US Senate passed a Supplemental Aid package that includes approximately $14 billion in aid to Israel and $400 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) needed to ensure houses of worship remain safe. Jewish Federat…