October 7th, 2023 was the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
In response, we evacuated approximately 361 people affected by the attack to second countries. Among the internally displaced population, 8,348 received food aid, and 28,402 have received non-food items such as medicine, clothing, and hygiene.
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants launched a series of surprise cross-border attacks on Israeli territory from Gaza. The estimated death toll from the attacks (excluding militants) was 1,400, with over 4,600 people injured. Over 250 were taken as hostages, including 40 children. More Jewish people were murdered in a single day (Saturday, October 7th, 2023) than have been on any single day since the Holocaust.
The civilian population was evacuated from both the southern border with Gaza and from the northern border with Lebanon as Hezbollah started to attack as well. Due to the displacement of about 200,000 people, livelihoods, schools, and homes were lost. These communities were forced to go toward the country's center for safety, and thousands still cannot return to their homes and communities. The ongoing conflict is heightening the need to equip people to face continued challenges and insecurity from attacks and displacement.
Faces of the Israeli hostages
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