SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –Jewish Federation of San Diego stands unwavering in our support of the people of Israel and will continue to share insights and updates on developments in Israel that impact our global Jewish family.
This week, we mourn the devastating violence against Druze civilians in Syria and stand in solidarity with our Israeli Druze brothers and sisters as they respond with courage and heartbreak. The escalation along the Israeli-Syrian border underscores the deep interconnection of our communities and the urgency of global attention.
We also continue to track the fighting in Gaza, fragile ceasefire negotiations, and political upheaval within Israel’s government.
Today’s Top News:
Israeli Druze Cross into Syria: Over 1,000 Israeli Druze crossed the Golan Heights border yesterday to support fellow Druze community members amid escalating tensions in Syria.
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Advance Slowly: While negotiations continue, fighting persists and Israel has dropped a key demand, signaling progress — but no deal is imminent. IDF losses are mounting, with 26 soldiers killed in the past month.
Netanyahu’s Coalition in Crisis: The ultra-Orthodox parties have pulled support over the military draft, leaving the government without a functioning majority and making early elections in early 2026 likely.
Houthi Attacks and Iranian Arms: Yemen intercepted a massive Iranian weapons shipment to the Houthis, while missile sirens continue in Israel from Houthi-launched attacks.
Religious Leaders Speak Out: Israel’s Chief Rabbi called for global action to protect the Druze in Syria, invoking historic parallels to genocide and demanding an international response.
Click here, to view today’s full update. You can also find all past updates here.
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