Update from Israel from JFNA February 12, 2026    Netanyahu in Washington for urgent talks on Iran with President Trump Listen here to last week’s Jewish Federations’ webinar - Special Update: What's Next for Iran   Iran Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington this week for talks with US President Donald Trump, as the United States resumes negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. The visit, moved forward at Netanyahu’s request, comes agains

Update from Israel January 8, 2026 - October 7 War, Day 825, 1 hostage body remains in captivity.  Major Developments in Venezuela and Iran May Impact Israel The January 3, 2026, operation by US forces that saw Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife captured has significant implications for the local Jewish community, as well as for Israel . Following the attack, community members in Caracas are optimistic yet deliberately restrained, mindful of a history of politic

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation November 20, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 775, 3 hostage bodies remain in captivity.     The UN Security Council approves the US proposal for Gaza’s future as violence plagues Judea and Samaria.   Violence in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) On Tuesday, two Palestinians with explosive devices in their vehicle carried out a ramming and stabbing terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction just outside of Jerusalem, murdering Aharon Cohen, 71,

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation October 30, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 755, 13 hostage bodies remain in captivity    The ceasefire in Gaza holds despite Hamas still holding 13 bodies of hostages. High-level US visits to Israel continue as the Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to arrive.   Gaza Ceasefire The Gaza ceasefire resumed at 10 a.m. yesterday, following brief Israeli military activity in response to numerous Hamas violations of the agreement, includ

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation September 30, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 725, 48 hostages remain in captivity     As there will...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation September 25, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 720, 48 hostages remain in captivity As Prime Minister...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation August 21, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 685, 50 hostages remain in captivity      Prime Minister...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation August 14, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 678, 50 hostages remain in captivity   As Israel...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation July 17, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 650, 50 hostages remain in captivity   The conflict...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation July 3, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 636, 50 hostages remain in captivity     The ceasefire with...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation June 22, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 625, 50 hostages remain in captivity   The US joined the...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation June 18, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 621, 53 hostages remain in captivity    Iran has continued...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation   Eight Israeli civilians were killed overnight in a series of Iranian ballistic missile...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation June 12, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 615, 53 hostages remain in captivity     Iran Spiraling...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation May 22, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 594, 58 hostages remain in captivity In a devastating...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation February 27, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 510 - 59 Hostages remain in captivity   An entire...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation February 20, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 503 - 69 Hostages remain in captivity   “Agony. Pain....

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation February 13, 2025 | War Day 496 | 73 hostages remain in captivity Ceasefire Earlier this week,...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation January 9, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 461     Julie Platt, Jewish Federations of North...

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation December 12, 2024 - October 7 War, Day 433   Earlier today, a 12-year-old Israeli boy ,...