Updates on the Ground

Jewish Federations of North America 10.10.24

October 10, 2024 - October 7 War, Day 370

(Note: Due to the upcoming Succot festival, the next update will come out during the holiday on Monday, October 21).

Join the Inter-Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues on Tuesday, October 15 at noon ET for a webinar on Israel’s Economic…

Jewish Federations of North America 09.26.24

September 26, 2024 - October 7 War, Day 356

Since October 8th, Hezbollah has bombarded Israel's north with some 9,000 rockets, missiles and drones, displacing close to 70,000 Israelis and killing innocents. Over the last week, as Hezbollah increased the intensity of its barrage against…

Jewish Federations of North America 09.19.24

September 19, 2024 - October 7 War, Day 349

Iran and Yemen

  • Overnight, it was revealed that a 73-year-old Israeli man, Motty Maman, was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran last month. According to reports, Maman had visited Iran twice and had been asked to plan attacks on Is…

Jewish Federations of North America 09.12.24

October 7 War, Day 342
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • Hamas announced its willingness to accept an "immediate" ceasefire with Israel based on a previous U.S. proposal without adding new conditions. The statement came after a meeting with mediators in Doha, including Qat…

Jewish Federations of North America 09.5.24

 

October 7 War, Day 335

Please see this updated FAQ document on current volunteer opportunities in Israel.

Earlier today, an armed man was shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with German police outside the Israeli consulate in Munich.  The consulate was closed for a cere…