The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 30, 2023 October 30, 2023 Key Points: More than three weeks into Israel’s War with Hamas, a ground offensive has begun but has not, as yet, taken the exact form that many had expected. The IDF has updated its numbers and now says that...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 27, 2023 October 27, 2023 As Shabbat approaches in Israel, Jewish Federations’ Israel Office presents a shortened summary of the latest developments in the War. Full updates will resume next week. Meanwhile, from Jerusalem, we wish all of Israel, and Jews around the world,...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 26, 2023 October 26, 2023 THE LATEST • On day 20 of Israel’s War with Hamas, Israeli forces, including tanks, again entered Gaza on land for a few hours, completed their mission, and then withdrew. The IDF has updated its numbers and now says...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023 The Latest: On day 19 of Israel’s War with Hamas, rockets continue to be fired at Israel, reaching as far south as Eilat and as far north as Haifa. Stories of tragedy and pain, but also of heroism continue...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 24, 2023 October 24, 2023 THE LATEST: • On day 17 of Israel’s War with Hamas, two more hostages have been released, leaving 220 more in Hamas captivity. • French President Emmanuel Macron is in Israel in an additional show of the solidarity of...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 23, 2023 October 23, 2023 Key Points On day 16 of Israel’s War with Hamas, attacks from the north are ongoing, while Israel’s retaliation continues. Over Shabbat, Hamas released two hostages “on humanitarian grounds.” The two were American (Chicagoan) mother and daughter Natalie and...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 20, 2023 October 20, 2023 As Shabbat approaches in Israel, Jewish Federations’ Israel Office presents a shortened summary of the latest developments in the War with Hamas. Full updates will resume next week. Meanwhile, from Jerusalem, we wish all of Israel, and Jews around...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 19, 2023 October 19, 2023 Key Points: On day 13 of Israel’s War with Hamas, US President Joe Biden has concluded his visit and his strong show of solidarity. This morning, the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak landed in Israel on his own mission...

The Jewish Federations of North America Israel Office Daily Update: October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023 Key Points On day 12 of Israel’s War with Hamas, US President Joe Biden has landed in Israel in a highly significant show of solidarity and support. This is the first ever visit of a sitting US President to...