Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Launches Emergency Campaign to Raise Awareness and Funds for Wellbeing Needs of Israel's Soldiers

FIDF Asks Jewish Community to Show Support and Love for Israel's Brave Soldiers

Following the recent developments in Israel and the on-going IDF "Cast Lead" Operation, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) has launched an Emergency Campaign, titled "FIDF Frontline Operation," aimed at raising awareness and funds to fulfill the immediate wellbeing needs of the IDF Soldiers on the frontlines of the Gaza Strip.

In response to an emergency request from the IDF to supply more goods and wellbeing services to the thousands of active-duty and reserve soldiers deployed in the Gaza Strip area, FIDF is accelerating its activities to help soldiers in the field.

"As Israeli ground forces enter the Gaza Strip and launch the second stage of Operation 'Cast Lead' aimed at fighting the Hamas terrorist organization and its infrastructure in the Gaza strip, it is imperative that the American Jewish Community stands side-by-side with these brave young men and women who are risking their lives to protect our Jewish homeland," stated Major General (Res.) Yitzhak Gershon, National Director of Friends of the IDF.

FIDF has been there from the very beginning, distributing Care Packages to the IDF soldiers in the field. In an effort to reach each and every IDF soldier and guarantee their needs are provided, FIDF has already been supplying a variety of necessities including: Care Packages with personal hygiene products; Personal Sweet Packages filled with all their favorite sweet and savory snacks; Rest and Recreation Field Tents where soldiers can keep warm, relax, watch cable TV, enjoy food and drinks stations, and play board games; Portable Cell Phone Chargers so soldiers can contact their loved-ones; Warm Clothing; and Heating Devices. FIDF will continue to support the soldiers and accommodate their needs wherever they are.

Please join the FIDF Frontline Operation today to ensure the IDF soldiers never stand alone. For additional information or for an interview with FIDF National Director, Major General (Res.) Yitzhak Gershon regarding the FIDF Frontline Operation, please contact us.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that initiates and helps support social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the Jewish homeland. The FIDF also provides support for the families of fallen soldiers.

FIDF is the official organization raising funds in the United States on behalf of the IDF for its soldiers.