Today, the Ministry of Defense and the IDF announced the evacuation of Kiryat Shmona, a northern city home to approximately 24,000 residents. This significant move is set against a backdrop of escalating threats: Israel had already evacuated areas surrounding the Gaza border, including a large part of the 30,000-resident city of Sderot. With today's evacuation, Israel now has over 80,000 internal refugees. The decision to evacuate Kiryat Shmona follows numerous rocket and anti-tank missile attacks by Hezbollah terrorists. Just yesterday, a rocket attack in the city resulted in three individuals being wounded. The threat from Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been on the rise since Hamas' invasion, and the continuous rocket fire poses a grave risk to innocent lives. With Hamas's arsenal of 30,000 rockets, they're launching attacks as you are reading this email, and there are no signs they'll let up. Zaka Tel-Aviv's emergency response unit is essential, often being the first to provide immediate medical aid to rocket victims. Your continued support ensures we can respond promptly and effectively. | 
