In response to the devastating Iranian missile attacks on Israel, The Jewish Agency for Israel, along with The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and United Israel Appeal, announced the creation of an emergency fund to assist victims of the attacks and provide psychological support to affected families.
The “Rising Lion Fund” aims to raise over $20 million to show impacted Israelis that the global Jewish community is by their side during these challenging times.
“In times of pain and loss, our utmost mission is to leave no one behind,” said Jewish Agency chairman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog. “Jewish solidarity is not a slogan, it is action, and it is expressed in mutual concern and our ability to extend a hand to anyone who has been harmed.
“Therefore, we responded quickly and initiated this fund to assist victims,” Almog said. “This is how we build national resilience, through mutual responsibility, by spreading a safety net and with an open heart.”
The fund, which was created just days after Operation Rising Lion began on June 13, was designated for bereaved families who lost loved ones during the attacks, people who were hospitalized for more than 48 hours, and those who lost their homes in the strikes.
Working with local authorities, the National Insurance Institute (NII), and hospitals to receive the relevant information, eligible families received NIS 4,000.
Global Jewish community stands alongside victims
“With the outbreak of fighting, we assembled emergency action guidelines, and our teams are working around the clock to ensure that everyone receives immediate, caring, and professional assistance,” said Jewish Agency CEO and director-general Yehuda Setton.
“We will aid all those impacted and will continue to stand alongside victims and assist all those who need us during these difficult days,” Setton said. “I thank the Jewish communities around the world, who have proven once again that the Jewish people are one big family.”
In addition to financial assistance, the Jewish Agency also offers psychological resilience support for victims, including workshops and individual assistance.