Special Update | Jewish Federation of North America 3.8.2026

Israel & the United States at War with Iran

Special Update from Israel

March 8, 2026

Prepared by and sent from Jewish Federation of North America's Israel Office 

  • Day 9 of the US/ Israel War with Iran
  • Two IDF soldiers killed on Lebanese border and five seriously injured
  • UAE attacks Iran for the first time
  • Schools in Israel remain shuttered, even as limited international flights begin

Briefing: Israel & the United States at War with Iran
Monday, March 9 at 1pm ET

Join Jewish Federations of North America for a special briefing on the conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran. We will be joined by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, who will provide a timely update on the latest developments.

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See Jewish Federations’ Joint Security Guidance for Jewish Institutions Following Strikes on Iran

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