From an email: “This weekend was marked by profound tragedy in the ongoing war. The IDF lost 14 soldiers amid intense fighting in south and central Gaza, bringing the total number of troops killed since the ground operation began to 153. This heavy toll underscores the immense tragedy of this this point in Israel’s history.

In addition to the losses on the ground, the situation on the Lebanese border is escalating. Hezbollah’s warnings of a ‘new escalation’ and the IDF’s intensified response signal a complex and expanding conflict. These developments are highly unsettling, which is why the role of Zaka Tel-Aviv in lives of Israelis is more crucial than ever.

May the memory of those we’ve lost be a blessing, and may we soon hear only of peace and good news.”