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The world watched nervously as news stories showed Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. But the town of Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, was on the frontlines.

An Iranian rocket hit the area, destroying hundreds of homes. Thankfully, one apartment building with 18 families was spared. However, when they all rushed to the bomb shelter, they discovered that it was in disrepair. There was a foul odor and the staircase was broken, with no railing, making it unusable for the older people to go downstairs into the shelter.

With the danger of missile attacks still looming, these families urgently needed to find safety.

Thanks to the generosity of caring friends like you, CBN Israel was able to partner with Tenufa baKehila, or “Building Hope.” This organization is on a mission to repair shelters across the Holy Land.

Building Hope’s director, Gabi Nachmani, had his team work quickly to fix the damage, including installing a safe railing. He said, “Hopefully, by the end of the day today, it’s all going to be painted and clear. The stench is going to be out, and people can come and stay here.”

Gabi added, “It was so easy to work with CBN. … We have the same biblical mission—to strengthen Israel, and make sure that the Jewish people are thriving.”

And the daughter of an elderly resident said gratefully, “It will be a lot safer for my mother to get to the bomb shelter. She can hold on to the railing. Even getting out of the shelter was hard for her without this railing. Thank you so much for helping!”

Her mother was also thrilled by the new safety features, saying, “This is so touching—thank you! I would kiss your hands for doing this work!”

Your gifts to CBN Israel can do so much, as many still suffer from the effects of war and terror. You can provide nutritious meals, housing, trauma counseling, financial aid, and more.

Please help us make a difference at this crucial time!

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In Bat Yam, a coastal city south of Tel Aviv, terror struck an entire neighborhood when an Iranian missile destroyed a residential building. Hundreds of residents were displaced. It was a direct hit which obliterated that building, and damaged nearby buildings for blocks, making them unlivable.

One frightened survivor recalled the horror, saying, “The building was shaking, and I was holding the door shut. And it felt like the door would fly out.”

Since the beginning of the war with Iran, Israel faced relentless missile and drone attacks, leaving communities in a state of upheaval and despair. With so many people left homeless and traumatized, where could they turn for help?

Fortunately, friends like you came to their rescue, through CBN Israel. Thanks to the support of generous donors, a bus arrived in Bat Yam to take the elderly, Holocaust survivors, and those with disabilities to safer places, including temporary shelter in a hotel.

And in the wake of the attacks, their gifts helped to launch a trauma hotline, offering counseling, comfort, and hope to those reeling from loss.

At a time when it seems that so many forces in the world are aligning against Israel, it means a great deal to the Israeli people to know caring partners are standing with them. And your support can convey volumes to those who are hurting.

You can be there for terror victims with hot meals, safe lodging, professional trauma therapy, and encouragement. And you can bring ongoing relief to refugees and new immigrants, single moms, Holocaust survivors, and others in need.

Please consider a special gift to support those in crisis across the Holy Land!

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For the families of hostages, the nightmare began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists stormed across the border and abducted their loved ones. In the days and weeks that followed, their world stood still—marked by anguish, uncertainty, and desperate hope.

For some, that hope was tragically shattered when the remains of their loved ones were found in Gaza. These innocent victims had been killed by Hamas. For others, there was a bittersweet relief as a hostage deal brought their family members home. But even for the survivors, the trauma lingers.

Today, many families continue to face an uphill battle for emotional healing. But thanks to caring friends like you, they are beginning to experience much-needed comfort and closure—through a series of therapeutic retreats, sponsored by CBN Israel.

In a peaceful retreat center in Eilat—nestled between the Red Sea and the surrounding desert mountains—these grieving families are finally finding space to breathe, to process, and to begin healing. CBN Israel, in partnership with Kamim (an organization providing long-term support to former hostages and their families), is hosting these restorative retreats for 25–30 participants at a time.

With the help of professional therapists, social workers, and trauma experts—along with an escape from daily stress—these families are receiving the care they desperately need. Caring donors are helping provide not only emotional and psychological support, but also legal, financial, and career guidance, in hopes of preventing a widespread PTSD crisis across Israel.

Because of compassionate friends like you, these hurting families are finding light in the darkness. One father, his voice filled with emotion, shared, “This retreat has been so meaningful. I am so grateful to those who helped make it possible.”

And the need continues.

Your gift to CBN Israel can make a powerful, life-changing impact for others still recovering from the trauma of October 7. You can be a source of hope—providing groceries, housing, emergency aid, and heartfelt encouragement to those in crisis across the Holy Land.

Please join us today in bringing healing, help, and hope to those who need it most.

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He never imagined it might come to this. As a child, Hani loved the sense of camaraderie he found at the local children’s club in Jerusalem’s Old City. In fact, he and his friends who still live nearby reminisce about the good times they had enjoyed in this place of friendship, learning and laughter. Today an accomplished handyman, when Hani learned that the facility housing the club had fallen into disrepair, he was delighted to be asked to help make the needed fixes. 

His memories of this special children’s club are pretty much in keeping with what goes on there today. Arabic-speaking children from diverse backgrounds—both Muslim and Christian—look forward to the weekly gatherings, where they play games, sing songs, and hear Bible stories about Jesus. The group’s founders recognized that consistent, long-term relationships and providing for tangible needs really do help foster a sense of community among families, many of whom suffer from poverty and other issues.

When the children’s club, a partner of CBN Israel, needed to make a number of vital repairs to their facility, the support of friends like you made it possible to complete these necessary projects. We also provided new equipment to the children’s club, plus an extra season of CBN’s animated Bible series, Superbook, in Arabic for the kids.

And as it turns out, Hani’s skilled hands were there to lovingly provide the labor for a community center that had made such a difference on him as a child. “We have to do good,” Hani exclaimed. “God wants us to express His love and goodwill to everyone, especially those in need.” 

Your support can be a vital lifeline to families and communities in need—including lonely refugees, terror victims, Holocaust survivors, single moms, young children, and so many others who desperately need our help. 

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With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn, a new threat arose all throughout Israel: the threat of hunger. Large segments of the population have struggled with having enough to eat, and CBN Israel’s food distribution programs have seen the needs firsthand. 

Many Israeli seniors, including Holocaust survivors, live below the poverty line, and can hardly afford basic necessities. Often, they don’t have family or anyone to care for them. Added to that, they are isolated and alone from the lockdowns and restrictions and left to fend for themselves. 

Plus, thousands of families have been hurt severely by the pandemic—with great numbers laid off from work or needing to stay home with their children due to school closures. Families already grappling with poverty suffered even worse effects, while others suddenly couldn’t make ends meet for the very first time. How would they survive this crisis? 

Thanks to friends like you, CBN Israel has been there for seniors and families across the nation—providing food packages, food vouchers, and other vital aid. In fact, since the outbreak began, CBN Israel has distributed record amounts of groceries and basic relief to the hurting. 

We are also helping Israel’s vulnerable with financial aid, housing, and much more—both now and beyond the pandemic. Your support can be a critical lifeline in giving compassionate relief to those who are living week to week in the Holy Land. 

Arik, the head of CBN Israel’s family department, has witnessed how much a bag of groceries can mean to those in need, and says, “Together, we can make such a difference in people’s lives. Please join us in blessing Israel and her people during this season.” 

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