# donate to israel

U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel » At midnight on May 14, 1948, the Provisional Government of Israel proclaimed a new State of Israel. On that same date, the United States, in the person of President Truman, recognized the provisional Jewish government as the de facto authority of the Jewish state (de jure recognition was extended on January 31, 1949). Read more…Primary Sources Links go to DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives. Archives.gov

Israel » Citi boasts the largest presence of any foreign financial institution in Israel and offers corporate and investment banking services to leading Israeli corporations and institutions and global corporations operating in Israel. Citi also offers private banking services to high-net-worth individuals living in Israel. Citi has demonstrated its leadership and commitment to Israel for many years. Citi's Technology Innovation Lab in Tel Aviv is one of the best innovation labs in the world, working locally and globally together with Citi accelerator program and cyber security lab. Citi continues to expand its activities in the local market, introducing world-class products and customized solutions to meet its client's needs from Start-Up ideation to IPO and beyond. Citigroup.com

Six Chicago area synagogues donating ambulance to Israel » Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's emergency medical service partnered with the Red Cross, said contributions like this can be the difference between life and death. Cbsnews.com

Na'aleh (​Summer in Israel) | Camp Yavneh » Na’aleh is Camp Yavneh’s capstone summer program. Keshet Educational Tours in Israel, lead by Yavneh alum, partners with Yavneh to offer an immersive educational experience to enhance the camper’s Jewish personal growth and love of Israel. Campyavneh.org

Live updates | Israel says hostage release will not take place before Friday, as talks are ongoing » A cease-fire agreement between the Hamas militant group and Israel has been confirmed by both parties. Apnews.com

JGive opens emergency aid fund for online donations to war victims » All donations collected will be distributed to charities that offer relief services, welfare, equipment, food, and other necessities to the victims of the war. Jpost.com

My Jewish National Fund | JNF » Help support Jewish National Fund today! My.jnf.org

Free meals for Israeli soldiers divide McDonald's franchises » Franchises in some Muslim countries disavowed the move. Reuters.com

Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel says 2,600 'terrorist targets' struck; Gaza's health services enter 'critical stage' » Gaza's only power plant has run out of fuel amid an ongoing complete siege by Israel, whose war with Palestinian militant group Hamas entered its fifth day. Cnbc.com