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Jewish Federations of North America - 2.26.2024

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 kille…

February 8, 2024

Jewish Federations and Partners

Join Jewish Federations tomorrow, Friday, February 9 at noon ET for a special briefing for advocacy leaders with exclusive updates on aid to Israel, the significant congressional developments of the past week, and the adoption of the…

February 5, 2024

Jewish Federations and Partners

The Biden Administration has issued a new executive order to impose sanctions against four Israelis it said had committed violence in the West Bank. See this backgrounder for more information.
Registration for Birthright Israel’s summ…

January 30, 2024

Jewish Federations and Partners

Join Jewish Federations partner, JDC, tomorrow, to hear firsthand updates on their recent work in Israel and other regions in need. JDC Global Briefing - January 31 at 12 pm ET. Register here.
Last Friday, the International Court of …

January 25, 2024

Jewish Federations

Jewish Federations have produced a new backgrounder that details our emergency allocations in the area of Young Children.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

With the death of 21 IDF soldiers on Tuesday, Israel suffered its worst loss of l…