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Israel’s Beit Issie Shapiro (see previously) has launched Beit Raz. Designed to integrate infants, with and without disabilities, from birth to age 3, the campus includes an early intervention center; a daycare center; inclusive play areas, and the Wohl Therapy Center.

Canine handlers from Israel’s Dog Unit gave a special show for an Israeli child with special needs at the IDU base in Kfar Tapuach. The event also involved dozens of female IDF lookouts serving in the Samaria Regional Brigade, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station.

Over 56,000 people marched through Toronto during the city’s 56th Annual Walk With Israel event. There were various performances, spaces commemorating the Oct 7 2023 victims, calls for the release of the hostages, and booths showcasing Israeli culture and the Jewish community.

The JNF-USA’s Caravan for Democracy (see previously) is still bringing young non-Jews to experience Israel for themselves. Read here how it transformed Arianna-Rosie Bourgoin who had already founded Christians United for Israel on campus at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth.

Timothy Wainwright, an Australian volunteer firefighter, has conducted seven training missions in Israel since 2019. He founded the non-profit Operation Fire Support (OFS) to teach civilian communities how to effectively fight wildfires with limited resources.

The Zionist women’s organization Hadassah includes in its list of “18 American Zionist women you should know” Anila Ali, president of the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council. Also Emmy award-winning actress Patricia Heaton, founder of October 7 Coalition.

ISF troops have been operating a mobile forward facility for triage and treatment of the wounded in the area of Hader in southern Syria. The facility is intended to provide medical care and support to the Syrian-Druze population in the area. Over 500 Syrian civilians have been treated at the clinic.

OpenDor Media, whose digital platforms educate tens of millions of people about Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people, is acquiring Israel21c, the nonprofit website focused on positive stories about Israel. It will also expand the ISRAEL21c Digital Ambassadors program.

The PA here is the South African Patriotic Alliance party. A22-member delegation visited Israel recently, expressing steadfast support for the Jewish state and opposing the ruling ANC’s pro-Hamas stance. Councilor Theo Doyle said 80% of South Africa are Christians who support Israel.

The Austrian Parliament has launched its Israel Allies Caucus, supporting Israel through shared Judeo-Christian values and democratic principles. The Israel Allies Foundation network comprises over 1,500 legislators from the parliaments of 52 countries, including 22 in Europe.