Dear Friends,
We are all hopeful that Operation Protective Edge is now behind us and that the tenuous 72-hour ceasefire with Hamas will continue to hold enabling the Israeli civilian population, especially residents of the South to return to some kind of normalcy.
From the outset the lines between the front and the home front became blurred testing once again the resilience of Israeli society. The media has been replete with many personal stories that illustrate the spirit of solidarity and civil mobilization that has taken hold of the country. We share with you one of them. Read more...
Israel has suffered severe loss but has also gained something else that is immeasurable. What these weeks of agony has done to bring us together, as a nation, as a people, is unparalleled. WIZO chaverot around the globe have shown their solidarity with the State participating in pro-Israel rallies and working tirelessly to raise funds for the relief campaign launched by World WIZO. We deeply appreciate their efforts which are a testament to the fact that WIZO is one extended family.
With warm WIZO regards,
Janine Gelley
Chairperson, Organization and Tourism Division
World WIZO
