Israel Now: Picking Up the Pieces

Israel At War Picking Up the Pieces

With the war between Israel and Iran over, tensions are still high in Israel — and the needs remain overwhelming as we continue to address the trauma and devastation left in the wake of missile strikes on densely populated cities. For a nation already shattered by the horrors of October 7 — with hostages still held captive in Gaza — the psychological toll is profound.

Drawing on our hard-earned experience, UJA is responding with life-saving support. Our Israel office remains in constant contact with trusted on-the-ground partners, providing real-time updates on the most urgent and emerging needs.

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In the immediate aftermath of the missiles from Iran, UJA's board of directors authorized $10 million in emergency funding to help Israel — bringing the total amount of aid UJA has allocated for Israel since October 7 to nearly $200 million.

WHAT OUR SUPPORT IS MAKING POSSIBLE

CARING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

Distributing food boxes, and hygiene and shelter kits to homebound seniors, Holocaust survivors, displaced families in hotels, and those sheltering in public spaces.
Connecting elderly residents with local volunteers for medicine delivery, medical escorts, home repairs, and social visits.
Specialized care and food delivery for elderly Arab-Israelis.

MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERISM

Deploying trained volunteers to missile strike zones, offering emotional support to affected residents, help cleaning and organizing damaged homes, and assistance securing temporary housing.

SUPPORTING ISRAEL'S RESERVISTS — AND THE FAMILIES THEY LEAVE BEHIND

Mobilizing 20,000+ volunteers to assist reservist families with meals, child care, and errands.
Outreach and emotional and financial assistance to help families cope.

EXTENDING EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR IMPACTED MUNICIPALITIES

Providing immediate humanitarian assistance to those communities that suffered direct hits.

EXPANDING PSYCHOLOGICAL, FIRST AID, AND TRAUMA CARE

Scaling up resources, clinical services, and professional training to meet a 700% increase in helpline calls.
Psychological support for evacuees.
Enhancing capacity of an anonymous online support network for youth, expanding Arabic-language services, and launching a targeted public outreach campaign.

SHORING UP EMERGENCY RESCUE EFFORTS AND CIVILIAN PREPAREDNESS

Upgrading hundreds of public bomb shelters, particularly in under-resourced areas.
Supporting Bedouin communities in the Negev that live off any formal planning maps.

SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF TERROR

Providing immediate cash assistance and ongoing case management to individuals and families who are classified as terror victims by the government.

Israel At War

Learn more about how we've been responding to evolving needs in Israel post-October 7.