As summer begins, Israel is emerging from months of intense conflict with Iran that left deep scars across the nation. Neighborhoods like Beit Shemesh are still recovering from devastating missile strikes that forced many people to evacuate with little warning.
For thousands of displaced residents, life was abruptly uprooted. Families found themselves living in hotels across the country, trying to process loss, trauma, and uncertainty. Children struggled with fear and disrupted routines. Elderly residents were separated from familiar surroundings. Parents carried the heavy burden of staying strong for their families while coping with their own anxiety.
In the midst of that crisis, the Israel Trauma Coalition stepped in to coordinate critical support. Under the leadership of CEO Talia Levanon, the coalition provided psychiatric care, social workers, and safe play spaces for children who needed stability and reassurance. “It was very challenging,” Levanon reflected. “Not only because people were exposed to trauma and loss, but also because we had to secure the right food, the right social workers, and the right therapy for everyone, from 5-month-old infants to 94-year-old seniors.”
Through a vital partnership with CBN Israel, essential gaps were filled. The generosity of friends like you made it possible to care not only for displaced families, but also for the caregivers and first responders who were reaching their limits. Support for trauma therapists and play therapy programs ensured that those on the front lines could continue helping others heal.
Even amid heartbreak, hopefulness took root. “I was filled with hope,” Levanon said. “I felt that we were coping, that we were together.”
Through your compassion and support, healing and stability can return to families across Israel. You can stand in solidarity with them during one of their most difficult seasons and help restore courage and confidence for the days ahead.
Please join us in offering help and hope throughout the country!
