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Israeli soldiers remove bodies of civilians in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Oct. 10, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.

Soldiers say Hamas terrorists murdered 40 babies in kibbutz attack

Jewish News SyndicatePublished October 10, 2023

Hamas terrorists murdered approximately 40 babies as part of their Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Israel Defense Forces soldiers who retook the community told i24News on Tuesday. "Talking to some of the soldiers here, they say what they witnessed...

Fighter jets fly over the Israeli flag on Independence Day celebrations in 1957. The state’s founding a decade earlier was full of fun facts. Photo by Moshe Pridan/Government Press Office

7 things you can do for Israel, right now

Chabad.org, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 10, 2023

The updates from Israel are deeply distressing. More than 900 people murdered, thousands injured, and over 100 individuals abducted by terrorists. In the coming days, our heroic IDF soldiers may go into Gaza to save the abducted and...

IDF reservists board an Israel Air Force Hercules transport plane in an undisclosed European country, Oct. 9, 2023. Credit: IDF.

Israel airlifts military reservists from Europe

Pesach Benson, Jewish News SyndicatePublished October 10, 2023

Hundreds of Israelis in Europe were airlifted home on Tuesday morning to be mobilized for reserve duty. Two Hercules transport planes were flown to a number of European countries to repatriate the Israelis, the Israel Defense Forces said. IDF spokesperson...

The aftermath of a party where hundreds of Israelis were killed by Hamas terrorists, in southern Israel, Oct. 10, 2023.

Survivors of the Negev rave massacre describe the horrifying day

Yehezkel Laing, Jewish News SyndicatePublished October 10, 2023

It was billed as a celebration of “friends, love and infinite freedom.” While millions of Israelis celebrated the Simchat Torah holiday, many others were using the time to party. The weekend-long outdoor trance music festival, called the Supernova...

U2 performs in Las Vegas, Sept. 29, 2023. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

U2’s Bono changes lyrics in tribute to Israeli music festival victims of Hamas attack

Gabe Friedman, JTAPublished October 9, 2023

(JTA) — The original lyrics of U2’s hit song “Pride (In the Name of Love)” were about Martin Luther King, Jr. But on Sunday night, the band’s singer Bono changed some of the song’s lyrics to pay tribute to Israeli victims of Hamas’ attacks. In...

(L) Snir Dagan, a native Israeli who currently works as the Israeli engagement coordinator at the Jewish Community Center. (R) Orna Bitton Dar and her husband Guy Dar,

St. Louis Jewish community unites in solidarity amidst war in Israel

BY JEWISH LIGHT STAFFPublished October 9, 2023

For so many of us in the St. Louis Jewish community, the war in Israel feels personal because of our connection to the Jewish state, as well as having family and friends who live there. We worry about their safety and fear for their well-being. For...

Dean Kremer, shown in a game at Camden Yards, Baltimore, this season, was born to Israeli parents. (Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

US sports teams and athletes show unprecedented amount of support for Israel after Hamas attacks

Published October 9, 2023

(JTA) — In an unprecedented show of support for Israel, a number of professional athletes and sports teams issued statements about Hamas’ invasion of the country, which has left over 900 dead. “The NBA and [the NBA Players’ Association] mourn...

The Israeli flag is projected onto 10 Downing Street, residence of the British prime minister, on Oct. 8, 2023.

Blue-and-white colors the globe as nations, cities stand with Israel

Jewish News SyndicatePublished October 9, 2023

Some projected the Israeli flag onto buildings, others created elegant blue-and-white visual displays as around the world, nations made it clear that they stood by Israel’s right to protect itself in the wake of a Shabbat and holiday morning multi-pronged...

Biden: At least 11 US citizens killed, ‘likely’ Hamas holding others

Biden: At least 11 US citizens killed, ‘likely’ Hamas holding others

Published October 9, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement on Monday about American citizens impacted in Israel. It is as follows: As we continue to account for the horrors of the appalling terrorist assault against Israel this weekend and the hundreds of innocent...

Smoke rises after Israeli air strikes near the border east of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip, Oct. 8, 2023.

Israel-Gaza war, day 3: Death toll climbs to 900, ‘complete siege’ of Gaza planned, Hamas threatens to execute hostages

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished October 9, 2023

This story will be updated. (JTA) — A massive military operation is underway to place Gaza under a “complete siege,” Israel’s defense minister said on Monday, 48 hours after a surprise attack by Hamas left 900 Israelis dead, thousands wounded...

Netanyahu says ‘hard days are still ahead of us,’ vows to defeat Hamas in ‘massive attack’

Ben Sales, JTA.Published October 9, 2023

(JTA) — In a public address nearly three days after southern Israel was overrun with Hamas attackers who killed 900 people and kidnapped 100, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had begun a war that would end with the terror group’s...

JFed launches 'Israel Emergency Fund' and to host 'Solidarity Gathering'

JFed launches ‘Israel Emergency Fund’ and to host ‘Solidarity Gathering’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 9, 2023

As the war in Israel continues into its third day, the St. Louis Jewish community can help those affected by the violence and destruction. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched the Israel Emergency Fund to provide services, support, and hope...

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