At Passover, feeding the hungry, helping the farmers

The ongoing war in Gaza has exacerbated food insecurity among vulnerable populations in Israel, due, among other reasons, to the significant blow sustained by the agriculture sector. Since the outbreak of the war, the food rescue organization Leket Israel – the National Food Bank has worked not onl…

New Flash April 18, 2024

IDF killed Hamas intelligence officer in Gaza airstrike. Report: Suspected Iranian spy ship return to port amid concerns of possible Israeli strike. Aid organization says food supplies entered northern Gaza for first time through Erez crossing

Archive of interviews with child survivors of the Holocaust goes online

The Leo Baeck Institute is hosting an online event April 18th at 5 pm: Echoes of Children's Survival: Opening the Kestenberg Archive Online" marking the launch of digital access to the Kestenberg Collection: an archive that documents the experiences of more than 1,500 child survivors and witnesses …

News Flash April 17, 2024

At least five people hurt, one seriously, in direct hit on building in Israeli town near Lebanon border. British foreign secretary says it is clear Israel will respond to Iran attack. Qatari prime minister says talks on hostage release are in sensitive point

KKL (JNF) invites public for Passover holiday events in forests

The upcoming Passover holiday is a great excuse to get out into nature and enjoy some of Israel’s natural beauty, particularly now as Spring is at its height. Keren Kayemet Le’Israel, the Jewish National Fund, has readied its forests for visitors. We spoke with Michael Ben-Abu, director of the Isra…

New immigrant support hotline boosts services

In response to the heightened security situation, the Ministry of Aliya and Integration has expanded the hours of the support  hotline for new immigrants that it operates in cooperation with the emotional first aid organization ERAN. The hotline, whose number is *3201, provides psychological assist…

News Flash April 16, 2024

US anticipates limited Israeli counterstrike to Iranian attack. Easyjet carrier suspends flight service to Israel through end of October, citing ongoing situation. Activist, families of hostages go to Allenby crossing to block aid trucks to Gaza 

Iran pre-coordinated its strike against Israel to avoid war

Yigal Carmon, president and founder of the Middle East Media Research Institute and a former adviser on Arab affairs to two prime ministers, says that Iran pre-coordinated its attack against Israel with the United States so that no one would be hurt and war with Israel would be avoided. He told rep…

News Flash April 15 2024

War Cabinet meeting as US and European allies urge Israel not to retaliate to direct air strike on Israel, four soldiers wounded on Lebanon frontier

News Flash April 14, 2024

Israel mulls military response to Iran's attack. US reportedly wants no Israeli strike. Only 1% of projectiles penetrated Israel's airspace.