ZAKA

October 8: The war Israel still has not learned to fight - opinion

If we truly want to prevent the next October 7, perhaps it is time we finally learned how to fight October 8, by building our ecosystem.

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 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, November 23, 2023.

‘Closing the circle’: October 7 victim Elitzur Hajbi laid to rest three years after massacre

Irene Nurith Cohn is a volunteer in the Zaka scuba unit

From trauma to healing: My October 7th

Dubi Weissenstern

Before they were “more than 1,200”


Grapevine May 10, 2024: Shared emotions

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SURROUNDED BY Soroka medical staff who cared for her during the past six months, 85-year-old former hostage Alma Avraham, carrying a huge bouquet of flowers, leaves hospital to resume life in the bosom of her family.

This Independence Day, we cry for the independence taken from our hostages - editorial

We also honor those who have fought on varying fronts for the existence and safety of the Israeli people and the State of Israel as a whole. They are the salt of the earth.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Jews outnumber anti-Israel rally against ZAKA at NJ synagogue

Jews from communities across the region stood in front of the synagogue with Israeli and American flags, outnumbering the dozens of pro-Palestinian activists.

Jewish counter-protesters face pro-Palestinian activists outside synagogue in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Activists protest October 7 first aid, burial group at NJ synagogue

The event had planned to hear first-hand accounts of the ZAKA workers and their search and rescue operations on October 7.

 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, January 22, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian activists plan protest against ZAKA at New Jersey synagogue

The protests, which are organized by pro-Palestinian activist groups, has been called antisemitic by local Jewish groups who have called on authorities to prevent the protest.

 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, January 22, 2024.

Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy seeks to raise funds for ZAKA, receives backlash on X

Levy had posted an earlier video in December to announce that for every greeting booked through cameo, all proceeds would go towards supporting ZAKA workers stock upon supplies and ambulance

Eylon Levy, spokesman for the Israeli Government

In the wake of October 7 massacre, ZAKA volunteers grapple with trauma - opinion

After October 7, even experienced disaster responders show signs of trauma like night terrors and fatigue, indicating a pressing need for support.

Immersed in blood and identifying every extreme cruelty, yet they go home. ZAKA personnel clear bodies during the war.

Israeli Ministerial Committee approves imprisonment for denying Oct. 7, ZAKA compensation

The bills were issued by Israeli politicians from three different parties.

 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, November 23, 2023.

Court orders bank to transfer Abramovich's funds to ZAKA

Despite legal debates, the Tel Aviv Court ruled against the bank's sanction concerns and mandated an NIS 8 million transfer from Abramovich to the Israeli humanitarian group ZAKA.

 Russian oligarch and politician Roman Abramovich arrives at the Western Wall for his son’s Bar Mitzvah, in the Old City of Jerusalem on December 20, 2022.

Judge says leaning to approve Roman Abramovich donation to ZAKA

According to the lawsuit, Bank Mizrachi has refused to transfer a NIS 8 million donation to Zaka to help the NGO prepare for future emergencies. The first hearing for the case was held today.

 Mizrahi-Tefahot branch in Jerusalem.