Monthly Archives: August 2026

Former hostage performs music written in captivity

Posted on August 23, 2026

Former hostage Guy Dekel Chen performed the musical album he wrote and composed while in captivity, for a crowd of 3,000 showcasing his resilience in turning trauma into hope. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-former-hostage-performs-musical-album-written-in-captivity/

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Hero’s sons enlist in father’s battalion

Posted on August 23, 2026

20 years after Major Roi Klein fell in Bint Jbeil, saving his men, his eldest son Gilad enlisted in his father’s Golani 51st Battalion alongside his younger brother. Their mother had to sign a special waver, as orphans of fallen … Continue reading →

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450 lone soldiers made Aliyah this year

Posted on August 23, 2026

This summer, a historic wave of 450 brave lone soldiers officially made Aliyah to Israel, leaving behind their native countries to serve in the IDF. Approximately 235 individuals originated from North America, with 180 coming from the United States and … Continue reading →

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Financial guidance for soldiers in need

Posted on August 23, 2026

The IDF, the Bank of Israel, and nonprofits have launched a financial education program to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce. It aims to support about … Continue reading →

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Resilience Ice Cream

Posted on August 23, 2026

Ben & Jerry’s Israel, which split from its US counterpart after a contentious 2021 boycott fight, has produced “Milk & Honey Ice Cream” – its “most Israeli flavor ever”. On its website, it calls it a “symbol of hope, rehabilitation, … Continue reading →

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Boy George stands with Israel

Posted on August 9, 2026

British pop icon Boy George has released a single, “Od Nirkod – We Will Dance Again”. It defends Israel’s military response in Gaza, criticizes musicians and activists who have publicly supported the Palestinian cause and declares, “If you’re ever confused: … Continue reading →

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The world’s first Michelin starred kosher Israeli restaurant

Posted on August 9, 2026

It may not be in Israel, but Raz Shabtai’s Mutra in North Miami is the first Israeli-run restaurant in the world to be awarded the coveted Michelin star. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-inside-the-worlds-first-kosher-michelin-star-restaurant/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAdzdmI8P9Y

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Record exports in 2025

Posted on August 9, 2026

Israeli exports reached an all-time high of $169 billion over the past year. The previous record was $166 billion in 2022 and came despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, boycotts by several countries, disruptions to global shipping routes, and the increase in … Continue reading →

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Greece to buy $4 billion Israeli air defense system

Posted on August 9, 2026

Greece is buying a multi-layer air defense system worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion) from Israel. Greece’s “Achilles Shield,” will comprise Israeli radars and missiles from Rafael and IA, plus several types of drones and Embraer’s C-390 military transport … Continue reading →

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Israeli startup investments to 9/8/26

Posted on August 9, 2026

XSight Labs raised $300 million (value $2.3 billion); Glow Security raised $180 million (new Unicorn); Zenity raised $125 million; Onyx Security raised $113 million; Groundcover raised $100 million; Neo Security raised $100 million; Oligo Security raised $60 million; Faye Insurance … Continue reading →

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