A message from the Jewish Federation: "Stop the Sirens"

Following is a message from Jerry Silverman, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America regarding Operation Protective Edge:

As of right now, Israel has witnessed more than 24 hours of relative calm. The result is a growing sense of cautious relief throughout the country. While the IDF remains positioned along the Gaza border, officials confirm that Hamas' terrorist infrastructure has been severely crippled, and that immediate threats posed by terrorist tunnels (which resulted in 11 IDF fatalities) have been removed. With this long-awaited moment of respite, I am reminded that after an anxiety-ridden four weeks, there is still more work to be done.

Like all Israelis, our partner agencies remain cautiously optimistic and report that they are prepared for any and all developments. Guided by decades of experience servicing Israel's most vulnerable populations, the Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Israel Trauma Center, and others are well-equipped to provide services to Israelis at this difficult time. Over the past four weeks, tens of thousands of Israelis have found relief through these agencies, in addition to the millions who have benefited from their work during times of relative peace.

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