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