Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid for Syria
US Secretary of State, John Kerry, announced on Friday that the major world powers have agreed to a “cessation of hostilities” and delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria.
In Rare UN Victory for Israel, Israeli NGO ZAKA Receives Coveted Official Status
This week Israel’s primary rescue and recovery volunteer organization, ZAKA, was unanimously granted international consultative and observer status.
With Thousands of Volunteers Worldwide, Israeli Organization ZAKA is the Top International Search-and-Rescue Team
Whether seeking to save lives or searching for and collecting the dead, ZAKA’s teams must keep its mottos in the forefront of their minds.
EU to Give Palestinians 9.5 Billion Euros to Build Arab Settlements in Judea and Samaria
The request for a “fundamental change of policy” calls upon Israel to allow for many more social infrastructure projects to be developed.
6th Graders from California Show Appreciation for IDF with Special Fundraising Campaign
Last week, LIBI USA, which supports the LIBI Fund, the IDF’s official humanitarian branch, received a modest yet meaningful donation: “In honor of the tzedakah [charity] collection of the sixth grade class of 2015.”
Amazon Teams Up With LIBI Fund to Support IDF
With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are turning to the internet to purchase their gifts. One of the world’s biggest online marketplaces, Amazon, is teaming up with a host of charities to allow shoppers to donate a portion of their purchase to a worthy charity of their choice.
Humanitarian Doctor’s Group Blames US for Afghan Airstrike That Killed 19
The humanitarian group, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), has blamed the US for an airstrike on Saturday that killed at least 19 and injured 37.
Israeli Families Send Baby Slings to Syrian Refugees
An Israeli humanitarian relief organization has taken to Europe to assist the thousands of Syrian refugees languishing on the Hungarian-Serbian border.
Desperate to Escape, Syrian Refugees Flood Germany, Austria
More than 6,000 Syrian refugees arrived in Munich, but many more are expected in what is becoming the worst refugee crisis in history.
IDF Designates Reserves Company to Provide Medical Care to Palestinians
An IDF reserves company has recently been designated to exclusively provide humanitarian care and medical assistance to Palestinians.