International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Rapidly Deploys Additional Aid and Security Support During First Week of War with Iran

As of March 5, 2026, The Fellowship has implemented a range of emergency measures across Israel, including:

Security Measures & Equipment for First Responders

Direct Assistance to Affected Civilians

Support for New Olim (Immigrants)

"The Fellowship stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Israel during this incredibly difficult time," said Yael Eckstein, President and Global CEO of The Fellowship. "As families seek safety from relentless attacks and communities face immense uncertainty, we are working around the clock to provide lifesaving aid, strengthen emergency response efforts, and ensure that the most vulnerable know they are not alone. Our mission has always been to bring comfort, security, and hope to Israel's people, and that commitment is stronger than ever today."

The Fellowship, Israel's largest provider of humanitarian aid, worked for weeks in advance of the conflict to prepare a variety of aid. These preparations are in addition to its ongoing commitment to support the rebuilding of communities following the Swords of Iron War. Since the attacks of October 7, 2023, The Fellowship has committed $300 million in aid to those affected to fill the ongoing needs stemming from that conflict.

About the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews For more than 40 years, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) has been the leading nonprofit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid. In 2025, The Fellowship helped 2 million people living in poverty, helped thousands make aliyah back to their homeland, Israel, and helped strengthen Israel's security infrastructure. To learn more about the Fellowship's work, visit www.ifcj.org.

About Yael EcksteinYael Eckstein is President and Global CEO of The Fellowship, one of the world's largest religious charitable organizations, and is a respected Jewish leader, speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning podcast host and humanitarian. A 2025 'Pillars of Jerusalem' award recipient for her exceptional contributions to Israel's public diplomacy, and The Jerusalem Post's 2023 Humanitarian of the Year, Yael is a Chicago-area native based in Israel with her husband and their four children.

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SOURCE International Fellowship of Christians and Jews