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The Crisis in Gaza

Community Lecture:
'Israel's Struggle for Survival'
Wed., Feb.18,  8 - 10pm @ Young Israel     

International lecturer, IDF Chaplain Shalom Hammer examines the Gaza war from a religious angle. Don't miss it.

Gaza ‘Listening Session’
Sun., Feb. 15 @ CRC

Brit Tzedek y’Shalom’s StL Chapter offers you a chance to voice concerns about the Gaza Crisis.

Bond Delivers Israel Report
to StL Jewish Leaders

Sen. Kit Bond shared findings from his recent Israel trip and reiterated U.S. commitment. Story  //  Photos
- Bond Warns Obama to Stay Vigilant - KMOX radio

StL Rabbi Returns
from Israel Solidarity Trip

Hyim Shafner talks candidly with an Israeli soldier during a two-day mission. What did he find out?

Editorial
Israel v. Hamas: Who Won?

With a cease-fire in place, Israelis are asking whether the 22-day war achieved its goals.

IDF Summary:
Operation Cast Lead

See a summary of the Gaza War - with numbers and statistics - from the Israeli Defense Forces.

Jewish Agency Helped Thousands in Rocket Range

Residents of Southern Israel live under constant
threat. St. Louis donations support programs
helping the victims of terror.

Letter From the Battlefield:
A St. Louis Connection

Chiyya Smason, Son of Nusach Hari's Rabbi Smason has been in Gaza for two weeks with the Israel Defense Forces.  Read his firsthand account.

Cease-Fire:
1.18.09 Situation Update 

"To say that the last few weeks have been difficult for Israel would be an understatement...." Cease-Fire details, humanitarian aid to Gaza, statistics, more from UJC/Federations person on the ground.

Israel, U.S Pledge to Stop Terrorist Arms Supplies

In a memo issued pre-cease-fire both allies reiterated a commitment to work with the international community to stop arms supplies to terrorists.

StL Israel Solidarity Event Draws Overflow Crowd

On Jan. 8th, 1,000 packed the J to show support during the crisis in Gaza. Full story.
Coverage: Post-Dispatch  / KTVI Fox 2 / Newschannel 5  

Israel Concerned About
Wave of Anti-Semitism

Vice P.M. Tzipi Livni has issued a letter in the midst of worldwide incidents sparked by the Gaza Crisis. 

British Muslims Call for Tolerance

20 prominent Muslims have called on other British Muslims to help prevent attacks on Jews. More.

Critics Don't Faze Israel

To critics, the Gaza war must be stopped. In Israel few agree. Story on NYTimes.com.

IDF's Gaza Channel

The blogosphere and new media are another
war zone where Israel is relevant there too.

MO Legislators Back Israel

A Lieut. Governor, former U.S. Senator and area legislators voiced strong support for Israel's right to defend itself at a St. Louis news conference.

Bond Supports
Israel's Gaza Operation
 
The Senator (who was in Israel recently) says the country has every right to  protect its people.

Blunt Blames Palestinians
for Provoking Attack

SW Mo. Congressman hopes Hamas
will cease continued hits on Israel.

Carnahan Denounces Terror

Congressman calls attacks 'cowardly acts of terror' and calls for immediate halt to the violence.

More in our News Section.


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 Humanitarian Aid Update
While under fire, Israel offers aid to those suffering in Gaza.

Israelis under fire receive help, with support from Jews worldwide.
Watch JDC video

700,000+ Israelis
Live in Rocket Range

Europe's Jews Unite
While confronting a storm of anti-Semitism, Europe's Jews are finding ways to express support for
Israel's fight in Gaza.

 How Would
St. Louis Respond?

Write
elected officials in support of Israel.

Israeli Victims Receive Financial Aid

Civilians affected by Gaza missile strikes are getting support through Federation overseas agencies.

'My Son Goes to War'
by Yossi Halevi

How do families live with war? Yossi's personal story in the Washington Post online.