It is with great sadness that we report the deaths of two IDF soldiers in a terror attack this morning at a bus stop next to the Giv'at Asaf outpost. The deceased, Corporal Yosef Cohen, 19 from Beit Shemesh, and Sergeant Yovel Moryosef, 20 from Ashkelon were posthumously promoted to Sergeant and Corporal. They both served in the Kfir Brigade, one of FIDF's adopted brigades with which we work very closely, making this loss even more devastating for the FIDF community and Israel at large. The Kfir Brigade is adopted by FIDF with support from the Dr Miriam and Sheldon...

Every year as part of our Spiritual Needs program , FIDF staff in Israel brings the warmth and celebration of holidays right to the soldiers of the IDF. This Chanukah we brought menorahs, candles, and delicious sufganiyot (jelly donuts) to more than 5,400 IDF soldiers and held traditional candle lighting ceremonies with the units.

Marking Israel’s 70th anniversary, more than 60 leaders and supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) from across the United States traveled to Israel this month as part of the FIDF National Leadership Mission to Israel, getting an exclusive look into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and showing their solidarity with and appreciation for Israel’s brave soldiers amid a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces supporters visit IDF soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Force base on November 11, as part of the FIDF National Leadership Mission to Israel. The mission, Nov....

More than 1,200 supporters attended the FIDF Western Region Gala, which raised a record $60 million for the well-being of Israeli soldiers, and celebrated Israel’s 70th anniversary. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) raised $60 million at its annual Western Region Gala on Thursday, Nov. 1, held at the landmark Beverly Hilton Hotel. The figure represents the most money raised at any single FIDF event in the organization’s history. The sold-out gala, which has become one of Los Angeles’ premier charitable events, united over 1,200 supporters from across the country to support the brave men and women of the...