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Citizen Defenders — Rosh Hashana Update
As we approach Rosh Hashana, the Jewish people once again find ourselves facing a challenging security reality—but also an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen the resilience and security of Am Yisrael.
Recent revelations by Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs have highlighted a deeply concerning development: the PA has been building what amounts to a full-fledged military force of approximately 70,000 troops, including heavy weaponry, armored vehicles, and training designed to attack Israeli towns and cities in Judea Samaria and beyond.
The potential danger is not lost on the Israeli public. A recent poll published by the Center found that 86% of Jewish Israelis fear that such a force could carry out an attack similar to October 7.
The threat is serious. But there is also good news for Am Israel.
Citizen Defenders is growing.
We are excited to announce that Citizen Defenders is becoming an initiative of Israel Friends, a nonprofit organization that will help us scale Citizen Defenders nationally.
Our first city in this new phase is Afula, which has asked Citizen Defenders to submit a proposal to establish and train a team of 750 volunteers. Other municipalities are already expressing interest and beginning to follow suit.
*Our mission* remains straightforward: to prepare responsible, licensed civilians to protect their communities when every second counts.
We are also taking Citizen Defenders' message beyond Israel. Following our successful presentation at a U.S. Department of Defense international conference, we have been invited to sponsor a workshop at the prestigious International Counter-Terrorism World Summit in Herzliya next month.
There is much to do—and very little time to do it.
But we believe that preparedness saves lives, resilience deters our enemies, and a stronger, better-prepared citizenry makes Israel stronger.
As we enter the New Year, we are grateful to everyone who has supported Citizen Defenders and helped us reach this next stage.
On behalf of the Israel Friends–Citizen Defenders team, we wish you and your families a happy, healthy, peaceful and secure New Year.
May Hashem continue to protect Am Israel, strengthen our people, and give us the wisdom, courage and determination to build an even stronger and safer Israel.
Shana Tova - Am Israel Chai!馃嚠馃嚤
COL Yonatan David Zagdanski (USA Ret.)
Co-founder and Director of International Relations +972-52-782-9010 (Whatsapp number)
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