Operation Iron Swords

October 7 ceremony will be largest memorial event in Israel's history, founders say

The ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, with the participation of hundreds of bereaved families, hostage survivors, and representatives of affected communities.

An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.
Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War


Hanukkah 2024: HaYeladim Shelanu brings light to bereaved families across Israel

The organization created five candle-lighting events to support those who lost their loved ones during the war. "This was the least we could do," said HaYeladim Shelanu president Joseph Waks.

Founder and president Joseph Waks during one of the events.

Seeing green again: KKL-JNF faces a 30-40 year challenge of restoring forests damaged by Hezbollah

Since the outbreak of Swords of Iron War on October 7, 2023, vast areas of forests and open lands have been severely damaged, primarily due to fires caused by daily barrages of rockets and missiles.

 Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon at a forest outside the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 24, 2024.

2,000 km from Israel: The war moves to a new front - space

Avi Berger, head of the Space Directorate at Maf'at, said during the war on seven fronts, "We must fully utilize space, as it allows us to always know what is happening on the other fronts."

 Launch of the Ofek 13 satellite

CPC company develops control system for vehicles and armored vehicles

The Bat system, developed over two years, provides multifunctional control for vehicles and operates in extreme temperatures from minus 40 to 80 degrees, with dozens of orders already placed.

 The Hummers of the IDF

The journey of Steven Lowy

Keren Hayesod’s outgoing chairman reflects on heading the organization during COVID,  the Russia-Ukraine war, and Operation Swords of Iron.

 STEVEN & JUDY LOWY (L), together with Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg (R), visit refugees in Poland before their aliyah.

Israeli wartime innovations: Drone, sticker, and distress bracelet

The prolonged fighting prompted Israeli entrepreneurs to develop new solutions: An autonomous combat drone, a hypothermia-prevention sticker, and a bracelet to identify mental distress.

 Combat drone and a person on a stretcher

U of Haifa Law Clinic provides legal support to Israelis in the North since Oct 7

The law clinic is working to help residents of the region receive social benefits from the government and provide support on issues for which the government has traditionally not intervened.

 University of Haifa

Israel is now the Middle East Strong Horse - opinion

 Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)

Israel Bonds Stands United, Investing in Life for a Strong Jewish State

Israel Bonds rallies support and resilience after the October 7 attacks, mobilizing over $3.6 billion to reinforce Israel's economy and spirit amidst rising global antisemitism.

 A year after the brutal attacks on October 7, Israel Bonds launches major campaign “Invest in Life” to strengthen Israel’s economy.

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.