Puerto Rico

Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors

"In the end, we believe the days have already passed and that what we will find now is death," said Major Jorge Montanero, leader of the EQ11 team from Guayaquil, located on Ecuador's Pacific coast.

People look at burned-down buildings after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 30, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.
 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Gal Gadot shares extravigant Caribbean vacation on Instagram

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Bad Bunny performs during the Half Time show in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.

Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl halftime with Gaga cameo

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a press briefing, at the White House, July 23, 2025; illustrative.

Trump administration team seizes Puerto Rico voting machines in election security probe


Can an Israeli super-efficient engine help solve Puerto Rico’s electricity crisis?

The new combustion engine is much more portable and powerful than classic generators.

People who have lost their homes after Hurricane Maria hit the island in September, walk with the help of a flashlight at a school turned shelter, in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico October 18, 2017.

The Israeli NGO that is bringing relief to America’s disaster areas

IsraAID volunteers often act as coordinators, a skill cultivated in a country where teenagers are thrust into leadership positions in the army.

IsraAID Greeting Syrian refugees on a Greek beach.

October 25th: A resounding yes

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Trump to meet victims, responders in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico

The island's recovery will likely cost more than $30 billion.

Laura Valentin holds a cat while standing in the remains of her home after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in Catano municipality, southwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico September 21, 2017.

Puerto Rico’s Jews turn to helping neighbors ravaged by Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico’s Jewish community of 1,500, living mostly in San Juan, aids neighbors.

A man carrying a water container walks next to damaged houses after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in Canovanas, Puerto Rico.

Trump blames Puerto Ricans for slow hurricane response

US President Donald Trump made the accusation after his administration was blamed for not providing enough aid in the wake of the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Maria.

US President Donald Trump pauses during a statement at the White House

Chabad assists disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico

“To see the utter devastation firsthand and so close to home is shocking.”

A man carrying a water container walks next to damaged houses after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in Canovanas, Puerto Rico.

Rosh Hashana services canceled in Puerto Rico because of Hurricane Maria

Leaders of the Jewish community, which numbers around 2,000, said there was no choice but to cancel the Rosh Hashana services.

Hurricane Maria is pictured over Puerto Rico.