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This Week's News from Israel (August 25, 2026)
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Soldier’s Organ Donation Saves Six Lives

Israel Defense Forces Sergeant First Class Shahar Gamla was wounded in Lebanon by an explosive drone in June and passed away. Gamla’s family decided to donate his organs, which saved six other people. His liver went to a seven-year-old girl who was born with a rare genetic congenital syndrome and…

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Israeli Response Service Trains Synagogue Security Teams

Recently, the trainers of the Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s Red Cross and mass-casualty response service, came to the USA to train volunteer synagogue security teams. These initiatives were designed to strengthen the preparedness and resilience of American Jewish communities by sharing lessons learned from Israel’s extensive experience responding to…

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Fallen IDF Soldier Returned to Israel After 44 Years

After falling in the battle of Sultan Yacoub during the First Lebanon War on June 11, 1982, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Staff Sergeant Yehuda Katz has been returned to Israel after 44 years. He had been listed as missing in action, while his parents were kept informed over the years…

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Three Generations

Our staff in Jerusalem want to share a story of ministry spanning three generations of one family, each drawn to Jesus, their Messiah.

“Many years ago, we met a Holocaust survivor who started coming to our different gatherings. Over time, through our continued sharing the Gospel with her, she came…

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