Operation Iron Swords

October 7 ceremony will be largest memorial event in Israel's history, founders say

The ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, with the participation of hundreds of bereaved families, hostage survivors, and representatives of affected communities.

An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.
Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War


Mekorot receives certification for operational resilience

The national water company maintained service during recent crises, earning recognition for its emergency preparedness and setting new standards for resilience in Israel's water infrastructure.

 From right to left: CPA Elad Navon, CEO of Modi'in Water Corporation, Haim Bibas, Mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut and head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, Gabi Yankovitz, CEO of Arad, Regev Yanay, VP Sales and Marketing - Israel at Arad.

Facing north: Rebuilding lives and hope in northern Israel

As the war continues, locals and JDC join forces to rebuild: “We’re still mourning, but with support, we’re finding the strength to heal and move forward.”

 ROZETTE AFTEKER, 80, welcomes a JDC worker.

The diplomatic effort to prevent the closing of the skies

Minister of Transportation's efforts, coordinated with Netanyahu and Katz, aim to prevent EU's flight cancellation recommendation for Israel.

 Passengers in Israel after the announcement of the strike and the cancellation of flights

Year after the horror: Rekindling Jewish identity in the wake of tragedy

In the face of unspeakable violence and global hatred, the Jewish people confront their identity, mission, and resilience, guided by faith, history, and the promise of a brighter future in 5785.

 Rabbi Sholom Lipskar.

Shurat HaDin: Battling Israel's foes through legal warfare

Marking the organization's relentless pursuit of justice for terror victims, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner stated, "They are the ones who should be paying."

NITSANA DARSHAN-LEITNER at the US Supreme Court: Shurat HaDin has been waging war against Israel’s enemies on the legal front.

A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall

WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.

 Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Rhodes scholarship extends application deadline amid Israel conflict

Rhodes extends the deadline for Israeli applicants impacted by the war, offering two scholarships worth $320,000 each for study at Oxford.

“These are not ordinary times”: Doron Weber, National Secretary for Rhodes Israel.

From Ukraine to Gaza, these Israeli kids are traumatized by two wars. Here’s how you can help

"The came from one war to another": ELI's plays a pivotal in supporting Ukrainian refugee children.

 Depression in children

'Instead of saying stop, we said go': Bringing hope to northern Israel through food

LIVE: Chef Lior Lev Sercarz discusses the Galilee Culinary Institute's mission to provide opportunity to northern Israel through food, even as the region faces ongoing conflict.

 Diaspora affairs correspondent Mike Starr interviews Lev Sercarz, co-founder of the Galilee Culinary Institute (GCI) and owner and founder of the global spice brand La Boîte.

From Gaza to Cyprus: Lone IDF reservists heal at retreat amid war

Lone soldiers who made aliyah and served during the Iron Swords War attended a healing retreat in Cyprus as part of the Wings program, offering much-needed support and reflection.

 Cyprus lone soldier retreat.