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#76
Straight Facts
Dear Chaverot
I hope this finds you well. It has been a very tumultuous month since the last edition of Straight Facts. Israel laid to rest hostages who were murdered in captivity, including Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas. Shiri’s terrified face as she cradled her beautiful flame haired angels while they were cruelly taken captive became the symbol of the horrors of 7 October.
Israel has also resumed its military campaign in Gaza and the Iranian backed Houthis have fired ballistic missiles on Israeli cities, sending millions of us running to our shelters on a near daily basis. This all contributes to the increased trauma and stress of Israel’s citizens and is a reminder of why WIZO’s work on the ground, supported by our phenomenal Federations is so critical – and appreciated. You provide the much needed support and enable WIZO, the country’s emotional first responders to do what matters – help the vulnerable in Israeli society. Thank you!
In this edition of Straight Facts we learn about Israel’s underground warfare, hear from Eli Sharabi at the UN, ask where are the Jews of Hollywood and more.
I hope this is of service to you.
Please share with your communities and Federations.
I hope this is of service to you.
Warm regards
Rolene Marks
World WIZO Executive: Head of Public Diplomacy & Hasbara
The Tragic end of the Bibas Family
Podcast host, Dan Senor speaks to esteemed journalist, Matti Friedman about the devastating fate of the Bibas family.
Episode 1 Part 1: How the Israeli Defense Forces save lives:
Episode 1 Part 2: How the Israel Defense Forces save lives:
This Brave Israeli Woman Ran into the Line of Fire on October 7th (Special Episode)
United Hatzalah paramedic Linor Attias left her small daughters on the morning of October 7th to go to the Gaza border to save lives. Ignoring the danger, her and her fellow first responders laid down their own lives to rescue hundreds of civilians and soldiers on that fateful day.
At one point, Linor even found herself in the middle of an active war zone when she responded to an event to extract wounded civilians inside Kibbutz Be’eri.
Gal Gadot: I am Jewish, I am Israeli
A superb speech from our Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot at the ADL Never is Now conference:
Eli Sharabi Speaks at the United Nations
Former hostage, Eli Sharabi’s very emotional speech at the UN Security Council.
Metal band, Disturbed, front man David Draiman whose song “Hold on to memories” was played at the funeral of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, writes this emotional article:
We tell our children that monsters aren’t real – but they are. What happened on Kibbutz Nir Oz is proof that monsters do exist writes Rolene Marks:
Why are so many around the world sympathetic to Hamas? Hamas is recognized internationally as a terror organization and yet they enjoy so much sympathy. Why?
Many are shocked by the silence of major Hollywood stars who are Jewish. Why are they not speaking out against antisemitism? Read more:
For thousands of years, through exile and destruction, pogroms, gas chambers and war, one truth has remained unshaken: the Jewish people survive because of the Jewish woman writes Hillary Goldberg.
Maj (ret) John Spencer, renowned expert in Urban Warfare writes about how the IDF is one of the world’s most prepared army for underground warfare:
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#Rolene Marks
Straight Facts
Rolene Marks is a passionate advocate for Israel and appears on radio, television and in print. She is a member of the Media Team Israel, an advocacy body that fights media bias as well as Truth be Told. She is the Chairperson of WIZO’s Hasbara Division.
#75
Straight Facts
In this edition of Straight Facts, we hear from hostages about their horrific experiences, hold governments responsible for their failure to protect Jewish communities and so much more.
#74
Straight Facts
In this edition of Straight Facts we continue to bear witness by hearing from ZAKA, United Hatzalah first responders, find out about Kinocide and more.
#73
Straight Facts
In this edition of Straight Facts, we take an in-depth look at the manipulation of Gaza casualty figures, hear some extraordinary stories from survivors and rescuers on 7/10, go inside the Mossad’s pager mission and more.
