October 17, 2023

Key Points:

• On day 11 of Israel’s War with Hamas, rocket fire has again slowed considerably as signs continue to indicate that Hamas may be losing some control. Nonetheless, the IDF warns that the terror group still holds large stocks of weapons.
• US President Joe Biden is scheduled to land in Israel tomorrow (Wednesday) morning Israel Time, in a highly significant show of solidarity and support.
• Across North America, the Jewish world, and of course in Israel itself, people continue to rally to support all those Israelis affected by the fighting.
• Tune in now to watch the livestream of the Emergency Leadership Mission for Israel where political leaders from across the spectrum, donning the #BlueRibbon, are joining Federation leaders and partner organizations at the event. Watch here.

Read more here from Jewish Federations of North America.