On a quiet Shabbat morning, life changed instantly for Yury and Olga and their three young children. As the long-anticipated war with Iran erupted, waves of missiles rained down across Israel. In Beersheva, one ballistic missile struck their residential neighborhood, shattering their home and their sense of security.
“When we got out of the bomb shelter and returned home, we saw that the place was completely destroyed,” Yury said. “The doors were blown out. Not a single window was intact. All the appliances were destroyed. I don’t even know how glass cut into the metal of the refrigerator. Nothing was intact. I don’t know how we are going to live like this.”
Outside, Yury had watched rockets streak across the sky. “I saw seven rockets being knocked down. One got away. The blast threw me down. I ran inside because I didn’t know if my family was alright.” Inside, Olga and the children were covered in dust and trembling from the shock wave that blew their door open.
Now, every siren brings fear. “My daughter grabs onto me,” Yury shared. “She holds her little elephant and shakes, saying, ‘Daddy, daddy.’”
In the middle of this crisis, compassionate friends like you were there.
Thanks to generous CBN Israel partners, our team quickly arrived in Beersheva to assess the damage and stand beside this young immigrant family. Donors provided emergency funds for groceries, clothing, and essential supplies so the children would not have to walk through broken glass. Partners also made it possible to help replace destroyed appliances, giving the family stability in the midst of chaos.
“I felt powerless,” Yury admitted. “But your help came at the perfect time. Now I can take care of my family. I’m so humbled. Thank you.”
Your gifts can bring relief and hope to families like Yury and Olga’s. Thank you for standing with Israel’s families in their darkest hours.
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