Operation Restoration – Northern Israel

Thank you for standing with us in our war response effort, Operation Restoration.

This past week, because of your support, we helped elderly residents and a families with children who have special needs step out of immediate danger and into a place of safety. These are dire situations. In many cases, people simply cannot move fast enough when a siren sounds, or when there is no warning at all.

In northern Israel, life right now is measured in minutes. On average, an air-raid siren sounds every 32 minutes. At times, there is no warning. Drones and rockets begin to fall without notice, leaving only seconds to respond.

For the elderly, those seconds are often not enough. For families with children who require additional care, the challenge is even greater. Gathering everyone, moving quickly, and finding protection is not always possible. This is not a one-time situation. This is our daily reality during war.

In recent days, we received a significant increase in requests from some of the hardest-hit communities in the north. The messages were simple and direct. People are living under constant threat, with repeated alerts and very limited time to reach shelter. In certain areas, there are no protected spaces within immediate reach. For some, remaining at home is no longer a safe option.

As these requests continued to come in, we stepped in and launched Operation Restoration. Not long after, I received a letter from the mayor of one of these communities.

He wrote on behalf of his residents, expressing deep gratitude, but also describing the reality they are facing. At one point, he wrote, “Providing these families with a place to stay is not just help. It is what allows them to step out of danger, even for a short time, and regain the strength to continue.” He went on to explain that knowing someone sees their situation and chooses to act has strengthened both the personal and communal resilience of his city.

We are now seeing this firsthand. So far, we have brought close to 100 families from immediate danger and into a place of safety. At the same time, requests continue to come in every day.

This is where you come in. The need is immediate, and the solution is clear. Providing a safe place for a family to stay on a full-board basis, including meals, costs approximately $1,750 for several nights. This is not about comfort. It is about removing people from immediate danger.

$5,250 will bring three families to safety.
$3,500 will protect two families.
$1,750 will rescue one family from daily danger.

Every single gift moves someone out of risk and into safety.

What has already been made possible through your support is clear. The question now is whether we can continue to meet the growing need.

Thank you for standing with us in a way that truly makes a difference!

Moran and the Hope for Israel Team