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Embassy of Israel to the USA

Embassy of Israel to the USA

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What does it mean to be a Maronite Christian in Israel? Meet Maroun, a 19 year old Israeli Maronite Christian who’s proud to call Israel home. 🇮🇱 From praying in the land where Christianity began to spending his free time riding horses, Maroun’s story is one of faith, identi…
Summer in Israel just got a little more magical! From the Mediterranean coastline to family-friendly festivals, Israel's beaches are coming alive this summer. The International Sand Castle Festival has arrived in Rishon LeZion, transforming the shoreline into a celebration of cr…
When Israel warned about aid diversion, anti-Israel fanatics cried “but the UN says it's not the case”, and “Israel is starving Gaza”. Now, the @UN admits to what we've all known for so long, Hamas is obstructing aid distribution. They are literally stealing food from the people…
Christian life continues to thrive in Israel, where more than 180,000 Christians call the country home. These are some of Christianity's most significant places of worship and living traditions: 📍Jerusalem – Walk in the footsteps of Jesus and visit the Church of the Holy Sepu…
As part of ongoing efforts to improve sanitation conditions and support the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip, 10 major requests submitted by the international community for the entry of essential equipment and supplies were approved for immediate entry: 📌66 chemical toil…
When hospitals around the world want to learn about resilience, they come to Israel. This week, healthcare leaders from across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa gathered at Ichilov Hospital (@tasmc1) to learn practical lessons in emergency preparedness, hospital resilienc…
What is it like to grow up as a Christian in Israel? Meet Hala, an Israeli Catholic nurse who calls Israel her home 🇮🇱 Churches that millions dream of visiting are just around the corner for Hala, but she says she’ll never take that for granted. When she’s not praying, she’s…
On October 7th, the Nova Music Festival, a celebration of life, music, and peace, became the site of one of the deadliest massacres in Israel’s history. 378 people were murdered. Dozens more taken hostage. The @novaexhibition tells their stories. After walking through it, Sohai…
Michael Katz succumbed to his wounds three months after being critically injured by an Iranian ballistic missile that struck Haifa on April 6, 2026. May his memory be a blessing.
Healing hearts, building hope. Meet Dr. Eliezer, a pediatric cardiologist from Ethiopia completing his fellowship in Israel through Save a Child’s Heart. At Wolfson Medical Center, he's gaining lifesaving expertise to bring home to children who need it most. As a Christian, he…
Nestled between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Latrun Monastery is a peaceful oasis surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and centuries of history. Home to a community of Trappist monks, the monastery is known for its beautiful architecture, tranquil setting, and locally produced win…
🚨 Caught on camera: Hezbollah operatives move missiles within the security zone; seconds later, the IDF strikes. Secondary explosions confirm that more weapons were hidden inside 🎥 @IDF
Beaufort Ridge has stood for centuries as a site of historical significance. Today, it has also become a Hezbollah terror stronghold, with military infrastructure embedded throughout the area. Here's a closer look at how a landmark with a long history has been transformed into a…
Education is one of Israel's greatest investments, with the OECD ranking Israel first in spending across primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. From the classroom to the laboratory, a culture of learning has helped make Israel a global leader in innovation, research,…
Did you know? Israel is home to one of the Middle East's most elusive predators: the Arabian wolf! After being found with severe wounds in southern Israel, this injured Arabian wolf was rescued and underwent complex surgery at the Israeli Wildlife Hospital. Israel is deeply co…
Israel has provided Gaza with TRIPLE the food it needed during the ceasefire, a new report found. Take a look at the stats: * 1.78 million tons of food entered Gaza, which is about 3× the amount identified as necessary by the World Food Program. * More than 70,000 cubic meters o…
.@SpencerGuard, an award-winning scholar, combat veteran, and one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare, explains how the @IDF has set a new standard for minimizing civilian harm in combat, implementing unprecedented measures to protect civilians while fighting an enemy…
AI is helping transform healthcare, and Israeli researchers are leading the way. A new AI-powered care program developed by Israel's @ClalitHealth reduced days spent in hospitals by 56% and unplanned hospitalizations by 46% among patients with multiple chronic conditions. Publ…
A white coat does not erase terrorism. Palestinian Hamas Colonel Hussam Abu Safiya managed one of Hamas's terror hubs at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, exploiting humanitarian resources to support Hamas's terrorist operations against Israel. A terrorist in a white coat is still…
From world-class universities to vibrant cities and a global community of students, Israel offers a unique environment for learning, discovery, and growth. At @TelAvivUni, students from around the world experience Israel’s spirit of innovation, diversity, and connection firsthan…
A bite of history, culture, and home. 🇮🇱🥙 Sabich carries the story of Sabich Halabi, an immigrant from Baghdad who opened a small kiosk in Ramat Gan in 1961 and created what would become one of Israel’s most iconic dishes. A symbol of Israel’s diverse culinary heritage, sabi…
WATCH: @IDF Home Front Command expert teams in the Israeli aid delegation to Venezuela. IDF teams conducted structural assessments of residential complexes, hospitals, and destruction sites in cooperation with local authorities, with the goal of restoring critical infrastructure…
Jerusalem has been named the top city in Africa and the Middle East and ranked 7th worldwide in @TravelLeisure's annual readers’ survey, based on more than 661,000 votes. From ancient landmarks to vibrant markets, diverse communities, and timeless traditions, Jerusalem continues…
Some of the most meaningful bridges between nations are built by saving lives. ❤️ Every heartbeat tells a story. Through its partnership with Save a Child’s Heart, Israel helps children from around the world receive life-saving cardiac care, giving them not only a healthier fut…
Before we had anything else, we had words. This week's Torah portion reminds us that words have the power to build or to destroy, to reveal truth or to distort it. May we always choose truth over falsehood, and light over darkness. Shabbat Shalom.
Maj. Dr. S. is the first female combat physician to serve with the @IDF's Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit and an elite commando unit. Since October 7, she has been on the front lines, making life-saving decisions under fire and helping save the lives of dozens of soldiers. By…
The propaganda was published. The science is now catching up. The flawed Lancet study used to vilify Israel is now facing serious criticism over biased sampling, possible double counting, and inflated death estimates. Click the link in our bio to learn more.
🪼 A rare visitor has made an appearance in the Gulf of Eilat. A small number of the rare box jellyfish were recently spotted in the area, a species only occasionally seen in Eilat's waters. It's moments like these that make the Gulf of Eilat one of Israel's natural treasures.…
Inside a civilian home in the village of Tallousa, within the security zone in southern Lebanon, IDF troops uncovered a Hezbollah weapons cache and a Hezbollah flag. The cache included explosive devices, anti-tank missiles, RPGs, tactical vests, and helmets. Additional weapons s…
“When you see an image of a starving child, it’s remarkable how many people failed to look at the mother that was holding this child”. Natasha Hausdorff (@HausdorffMedia), Legal Director of @UKLFI, on how a single image can shape global perceptions of Israel and reinforce moder…
Innovation continues to thrive in Israel. 🇮🇱 @nvidia has officially opened its expanded r&d center in Beersheba, tripling the size of its previous facility and planning to hire hundreds of additional employees in the years ahead. The new center will develop cutting-edge hardw…
This is what Israel does. 🇮🇱❤️ Day after day, Israel's search and rescue delegation worked around the clock to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Now, that mission continues as Israeli experts assist with the country's national rebuilding efforts…
A breakthrough that could change the future of pediatric cancer treatment. Researchers, led by @DvelaMoran at @BarIlanU have uncovered a biological mechanism that helps aggressive cancer cells survive and spread and have already identified a compound that may be able to stop it.…
Each year, Israel’s Wildlife Hospital treats thousands of injured and endangered animals, playing a vital role in protecting Israel’s biodiversity and responding when wildlife is in need. In @TelAviv, residents found an exhausted Eurasian stone-curlew in their apartment stairwel…
More than 100 mayors from around the world visited Israel, touring the communities devastated on October 7 and the Nova Music Festival memorial. They witnessed the atrocities committed by Hamas firsthand and left with a deeper understanding of both the tragedy of that day and th…
Think you know everything about Christians living in Israel? Meet @GeorgeDeek, Israel’s Special Envoy to the Christian World. Over the next few weeks, he’ll be taking us on a journey to explore the people, places, and stories behind Christian life in Israel. Stay tuned for the…
Emily was held in Hamas captivity for 471 days. Gali and Ziv were held for 738 days. After surviving the unimaginable, they are finally living out a dream they had long before October 7, traveling the world together. A powerful reminder that while Hamas stole precious time from…
Love is the greatest act of resilience 🤍 Yesterday, hostage survivors Sasha Troufanov, held by Hamas for 498 days, and Sapir Cohen, held for 55 days, celebrated their wedding. Sapir & Sasha - may your life together be filled with the joy, peace, and love you have both fought s…