In light of the war against Hamas, the IDF has staged an unprecedented mobilization of well over 300,000 reserve troops in mere days. However, such a monumental logistical task is not without hiccups, with some reservists reporting a lack of essential protective gear from the military.
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The reservists have been stationed in field positions, around the clock, just feet away from the border communities that suffered a vicious attack by Hamas terrorists on October 7, resulting in a massacre of hundreds. Terrorist cells sporadically appear in the area, either having hidden within Israel or having successfully infiltrated through the compromised border.
The troops report being able to see Gaza just a short sprint away and express concerns about their outdated Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), which lack protection against anti-tank fire. Such vulnerabilities proved fatal in 2014, when seven IDF soldiers, including Oron Shaul — whose remains have been held by Hamas since — were killed in a similarly unprotected vehicle.
Now is high time to push all our differences aside and make sure that our troops have all the equipment they need to fight as effectively as they are trained and able to.
While the Israeli public has expectedly mobilized in droves to help the war effort – providing meals for soldiers, toiletries and underwear; it is not enough.
I am writing to you as a mother and grandmother of Israeli soldiers, who is amazed by the bravery and selflessness of our soldiers, to ask for your help in obtaining a wide range of equipment — from ceramic flak jackets, helmets, combat boots and night vision goggles to phone chargers. You can support us by either purchasing these items abroad and shipping them to us, or through donations that will enable us to buy the necessary supplies directly.
Obviously, the IDF is also procuring equipment, but, working with large organizations requires time – a luxury our soldiers do not have. They need your help now.
- Please contribute in any way you can and donate here
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In the wake of the unprecedented attacks in the south, the Israel Association of Community Centers and Magen David Adom (Emergency Medical Services) are mobilizing and jointly establishing an Aid Coordination Center: a hot-line and situation room to assess and coordinate the needs of the communities in the field, and acquiring donations and equipment from the organizations for the victims of the war.
The Aid Coordination Center will be operated by the IACC from the MDA National Hub in Kiryat Ono and from the logistics centers that have been established, in order to provide quick, efficient and accurate response to the various needs of the residents of the south.
The combination of forces and the synergy between the IACC and the MDA serves as a force multiplier, ensuring that all donations and equipment will reach the right recipient at the right time.
The types of aid and donations required:
- Funding for bus transportation, and assisting logistics.
- Equipment and goods: electronic products, baby products, office equipment, dry food, clothing, games, activity kits, sports products, vouchers, toiletries, etc.
- Packages for the residents of the south, the soldiers and the victims of the war.
- Financial donations for the benefit of the communities and community centers in the south - you can donate by means of this page.
Phone number of the Israel Aid Coordination Center: *5130
Operating hours - Sunday to Thursday between 9:00 and 18:00
We are deeply grateful to the many organizations, donors and volunteers who are contributing to this effort!
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As the winter rains and upcoming storms approach, we have received thousands of requests from our forces on the ground for rain suits. These brave individuals risk their lives so that we can sleep peacefully.
Join our effort to provide our soldiers with essential equipment. Donate now and become a partner in our vital mission to equip our troops for success! Our goal is to cater to 18,000 soldiers in the field! *The cost of each suit is about 6$ (at cost).
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Haverim Le'Refuah is soliciting donations to make sure no Israeli has to make the heartbreaking choice between medicine and food, especially in these times of national emergency.
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