Six months of war between Israel and Hamas: what US residents think about the conflict
Six months after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, Americans still support the Jewish State's efforts to destroy the terrorist organization, according to a survey by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Only 28% of Americans support an unconditional ceasefire that would leave Hamas in power...
Jews in the United States ask Congress to allocate $14 billion to Israel for the purchase of air defense
Following Iran's attack on Israel, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) called on the US House of Representatives to immediately pass an additional aid package for Israel, including $14 billion in funding for the Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow 3 air defense systems. . The proposed package...
US expects Iran to attack Israel in the coming hours: State Department issues official warning
The United States expects an Iranian attack against Israel on April 12. The State Department has issued a travel warning for Americans about traveling to Israel. Officials believe an Iranian attack is imminent and could happen within hours, CBS reports. Israel is preparing for the worst-case scenario, which...
Jewish Federations of North America allocated money to support small businesses in Israel
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has created an emergency loan fund to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the Israeli economy. The fund will provide vital support to small businesses in Israel that have been severely affected by the war and currently lack access to traditional…
Jewish Federations of North America have awarded dozens of grants to help Holocaust survivors and seniors
The Holocaust Care Center and the Institute on Aging and Trauma at the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) have awarded grants to support more than three dozen Jewish and non-Jewish agencies providing social services to Holocaust survivors, older adults with trauma, and...
'I will no longer participate in genocide': an American pilot set himself on fire near the Israeli Embassy in Washington
A US Air Force serviceman set himself on fire on February 25 near the Israeli Embassy in Washington. He shouted that he did not want to be “an accomplice to genocide” and called for the liberation of Palestine. The man died in hospital, the BBC reports. The incident occurred at 13:00 local time. American pilot...
How Jewish communities in the USA and Canada helped Ukraine during two years of war
After February 24, Ukraine began its third year of testing and confrontation with Russian aggression. From the first days of the Russian invasion, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) mobilized all its resources to help Ukrainians and Jewish communities in Ukraine. Since the start of the emergency collection campaign...
The whole world pays Israel millions of dollars for rare ticks: why these insects are needed
Israel has for many years been considered the world's top exporter of Pistorius persimilis, in other words, a carnivorous arachnid mite: foreigners pay millions for it, Details reports. As part of a project that has been going on for almost 10 years, researchers have been able to find a replacement for chemicals…
UN agency supporting Palestinians suspected of aiding Hamas
Israeli intelligence has accused some members of the Palestinian UN agency of taking part in the kidnappings and killings of civilians during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Many countries have stopped financial support for the agency, Reuters reports. In the dossier...
The International Court of Justice calls on Israel to prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip
The International Court of Justice ruled on January 26 that Israel must take all measures to prevent acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip, but it did not oblige Israel to immediately cease fire, DW reports. The Republic of South Africa (RSA) has gone to court accusing Israel of “genocide...