Dear friend and supporter, Another quick update. In a significant escalation, Israel Israel has struck over 450 targets in just the last 24 hours. IDF troops successfully overran a crucial Hamas compound, disrupting their training and tunnel infrastructure. The operation also neutralized several combatants and was supported by the Israeli Navy's strategic strikes on key positions. As Israel continues to grapple with the conflict, its impact on its people is profound. Leading economists point out a significant recession looming, which will affect everybody after 360,000 reservists were called away from their civilian jobs to serve in the IDF, and 130,000 evacuees removed from their homes. The psychological aftermath is equally alarming. Newly conducted studies suggest that in some regions of Israel, as many as 27% of Jewish Israeli children have been diagnosed with PTSD. Many are likely to experience trauma symptoms, from flashbacks to heightened anxiety and behavioral changes. |