Operation Iron Swords

Haim Bibas: The local authorities leader steering Israel through crisis

How Israel’s municipalities mobilized to protect and support citizens during the war, and why their future role will be central to Israel’s recovery, innovation, and long-term security

Haim Bibas in Bat Yam examining destruction caused by Iranian missile
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks to Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border, October 9, 2025

Zamir orders 'War of Revival' be used on all IDF documents referring to Israel-Hamas War - KAN

 Pile of credit cards with flag of Israel

With loan relief set to expire, banks will profit while Israelis pay - opinion

Israel’s Fruit Grower’s Association's national conference, October 20, 2025

Israel must consider reducing agricultural imports post-war, Israeli agriculture leaders urge


Resilience Index report showcases ongoing trauma among Western Negev residents one year post-war

Dudi Gabay, chairman of the "New Land": "It is crucial to listen closely to the needs of the residents and implement actions on the ground.”

 Kibbutz members stand next to a ruined house in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on January 14.

Mekorot receives certification for operational resilience

The national water company maintained service during recent crises, earning recognition for its emergency preparedness and setting new standards for resilience in Israel's water infrastructure.

 From right to left: CPA Elad Navon, CEO of Modi'in Water Corporation, Haim Bibas, Mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut and head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, Gabi Yankovitz, CEO of Arad, Regev Yanay, VP Sales and Marketing - Israel at Arad.

Facing north: Rebuilding lives and hope in northern Israel

As the war continues, locals and JDC join forces to rebuild: “We’re still mourning, but with support, we’re finding the strength to heal and move forward.”

 ROZETTE AFTEKER, 80, welcomes a JDC worker.

The diplomatic effort to prevent the closing of the skies

Minister of Transportation's efforts, coordinated with Netanyahu and Katz, aim to prevent EU's flight cancellation recommendation for Israel.

 Passengers in Israel after the announcement of the strike and the cancellation of flights

Year after the horror: Rekindling Jewish identity in the wake of tragedy

In the face of unspeakable violence and global hatred, the Jewish people confront their identity, mission, and resilience, guided by faith, history, and the promise of a brighter future in 5785.

 Rabbi Sholom Lipskar.

Shurat HaDin: Battling Israel's foes through legal warfare

Marking the organization's relentless pursuit of justice for terror victims, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner stated, "They are the ones who should be paying."

NITSANA DARSHAN-LEITNER at the US Supreme Court: Shurat HaDin has been waging war against Israel’s enemies on the legal front.

A year after the October 7 tragedy: Mass selichot prayer and Torah dedication at the Western Wall

WATCH: The event will be broadcast live around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on October 7 and the Iron Swords War.

 Jews gather at the Wall Western in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of Tisha B'Av fast, on August 13, 2024.

Rhodes scholarship extends application deadline amid Israel conflict

Rhodes extends the deadline for Israeli applicants impacted by the war, offering two scholarships worth $320,000 each for study at Oxford.

“These are not ordinary times”: Doron Weber, National Secretary for Rhodes Israel.

From Ukraine to Gaza, these Israeli kids are traumatized by two wars. Here’s how you can help

"The came from one war to another": ELI's plays a pivotal in supporting Ukrainian refugee children.

 Depression in children

'Instead of saying stop, we said go': Bringing hope to northern Israel through food

LIVE: Chef Lior Lev Sercarz discusses the Galilee Culinary Institute's mission to provide opportunity to northern Israel through food, even as the region faces ongoing conflict.

 Diaspora affairs correspondent Mike Starr interviews Lev Sercarz, co-founder of the Galilee Culinary Institute (GCI) and owner and founder of the global spice brand La Boîte.