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Captain Shahar Gimla zโ€l gave his life defending Israel.He was critically wounded by an explosive drone while fighting i...
06/10/2026

Captain Shahar Gimla zโ€l gave his life defending Israel.

He was critically wounded by an explosive drone while fighting in Lebanon and later died from his injuries.

In an extraordinary act of generosity, his family chose to donate his organs, giving six people a second chance at life, including 7-year-old Bel.

Even in death, Shahar continues to save lives.

May his memory be a blessing. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

๐Ÿ“ท: N12,

06/10/2026

After being critically wounded in Lebanon while defending Israel, IDF soldier Matanโ€™el Krieger finally came home.

The entire community came out to welcome him back with Israeli flags, love, and support.

A moving reminder that in Israel, no one gets left behind.โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

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06/09/2026

From this weekโ€™s Walk With Israel march in Toronto to our recent Israel Day Parade celebration in NYC, one truth remains: we stand united, resilient, and proud of who we are.๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ’ช

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06/09/2026

Once again, Israelis proved that there is nothing like the Israeli spirit. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ’™

When Iranian missile sirens interrupted their wedding, the celebration moved to a nearby supermarket shelter and the dancing continued.

In Israel, resilience isnโ€™t just a word. Itโ€™s choosing joy, love, and life even in the most difficult moments.

Mazal Tov to the happy couple. ๐Ÿ’โœจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

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06/09/2026

Yarden Gonen speaks about the agony of watching her sister Romi remain in Hamas captivity, knowing she could do nothing to protect her.

She describes a fear many women understand: being alone at night, vulnerable, and in danger. Fear for her life. Fear of sexual assault. A fear Romi was forced to endure every day.

๐Ÿ“ธ: .israel .keshet

06/08/2026

As sirens sounded during an Iranian missile attack, an Israeli firefighter spotted an elderly woman who had not reached shelter in time. Without hesitation, he removed his own protective gear and placed it on her.

This is the resilience, compassion, and courage that define the Israeli people and the emergency personnel who risk their own safety to protect others. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

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06/08/2026

A family home. A place where you should feel safe.

Instead, it was damaged by an Iranian missile attack.

This is the reality Israeli civilians continue to face as Iran and its terrorist proxies target communities across Israel.

These are families, children, and elderly people living under the constant threat of missile attacks.

๐Ÿ“น: ynet Global

While leading a delegation of consuls general from New York in Israel, Consul General Ambassador Ofir Akunis - ืื•ืคื™ืจ ืืงื•...
06/08/2026

While leading a delegation of consuls general from New York in Israel, Consul General Ambassador Ofir Akunis - ืื•ืคื™ืจ ืืงื•ื ื™ืก responded to Iranโ€™s attacks with a clear message:

โ€œWe will not surrender to a cruel enemy and its collaborators, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.โ€

The delegation, including the consuls general of the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, and Serbia, is continuing its visit as planned.

โ€œWe will not allow them to disrupt our lives,โ€ Akunis added. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

๐Ÿ“ธ: Shahar Azran / World Jewish Congress / UJA-Federation of New York

Three lives lost this weekend.๐Ÿ’”Cpt. Shahar Gamla, 23, a devoted brother and friend from Natur, succumbed to his wounds a...
06/08/2026

Three lives lost this weekend.๐Ÿ’”

Cpt. Shahar Gamla, 23, a devoted brother and friend from Natur, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured during combat in Lebanon.

Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, a determined young man from Rehovot known for his heart of gold, fell in Lebanon.

Master Sgt. (res.) Haim Kalomiti, 55, a beloved father of three from Tzur Natan, was killed in a terror attack in Israel.

Israel will continue to protect its people and defend itself against terror.

May their memories be a blessing.

06/07/2026

Inspiring. Powerful. Unstoppable. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

After losing his leg while fighting for his country, Boris Shtonda became the first amputee to climb Mount Kilimanjaro twice.

A powerful reflection of the Israeli spirit, rising after every challenge and never giving up. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

๐Ÿ“ท: Boris Shtonda

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