On Every Front: Vision for Israel’s Q1 2026 Impact

Dear Friends,

The first three months of 2026 have tested Israel in ways few could have imagined. Even as families were still recovering from the toll of prolonged reserve duty and displacement, a new chapter of conflict opened in March with the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war, Operation Roaring Lion. Through it all, Vision for Israel has remained on the ground, responding with urgency and compassion to the needs of soldiers, families, children, and survivors.

This quarterly report offers a window into the work your generosity has made possible. From couples’ processing evenings that strengthen marriages strained by war, to hot meals delivered to soldiers on the Golan Heights, to Passover gift cards distributed under the sound of sirens, every act of service described here was carried out because you chose to stand with the people of Israel.

We invite you to read these stories and know that your partnership is making a tangible, life-changing difference.

Gift Cards Bring Relief to Welfare Families in the South

Our team traveled to a southern city to distribute gift cards to welfare families who needed urgent assistance. Forty-four families received a 350 NIS gift card each. Among them was an elderly, visually impaired man who made the difficult journey despite having only limited hours of companion care. Social workers shared how deeply these families are struggling and how much even modest support means. Each card represented more than groceries; it was a lifeline of dignity and proof that someone cares.

A Night of Healing for Reservist Couples

At the Millennium Center in Modi’in, 23 reservist couples braved stormy weather to attend an evening of guided relationship processing. After a warm welcome and light refreshments, a brief lecture set the tone before couples moved into private, partitioned spaces for intimate conversation. A therapist circulated among them, offering encouragement and professional support. The evening continued with a rich dinner and a session led by a medical clown that brought laughter and relief. Each couple received a gift bag with a fleece blanket and a cosmetic product. The response was overwhelming, with soldiers and staff alike calling it one of the most important evenings they had experienced.

Safety Shelters Dedicated in Memory of the Sharabi Family

Brothers Eli and Yossi Sharabi were taken hostage on October 7, 2023. Eli was released after 491 days, only to learn that his wife, Lianne, and their two daughters, Noya and Yahel, had been murdered. Yossi died in captivity. Thanks to donor support, VFI dedicated two safety shelters in their memory. Yossi’s shelter in Tekuma was painted with a sea-inspired theme honoring his love of surfing. The shelter for Lianne, Noya, and Yahel was adorned with red poppies and butterflies, symbols of remembrance, life, and hope. Family members, including Eli, attended the dedications.

A Day of Strength for Commanders’ Wives

Twenty-five wives of battalion commanders gathered at the Millennium Center for a day of emotional processing and renewal. These women carry the weight of prolonged absences and the unique pressures of their husbands’ leadership roles. In partnership with an organization that supports mothers through emotional and spiritual development, VFI hosted the full day. Participants were divided into small groups led by psychologists and professional facilitators, followed by a shared lunch and a creative workshop designing pictures from pebbles. The women expressed deep gratitude, presenting the VFI team with a certificate of appreciation.

Nourishing Israel’s Most Vulnerable Children

Through our Nutritional Security Project, VFI partners with the Warm Home initiative to provide daily hot lunches for 15 to 17 at-risk children. For many of these children, this is the only hot meal they receive each day. But it is far more than food. It is a moment of calm, stability, and care in the middle of a complex young life. A consistent, nutritious meal gives a child’s body strength and their soul a sense of security. It is a daily reminder that they matter, they are seen, and someone is looking out for them.

An Evening of Appreciation for Reservists’ Wives

Fifty-eight wives of reservists came together at the Millennium Center for an evening of respite, reflection, and appreciation. The gathering provided a safe and supportive space where women living a shared reality could connect and be heard. The evening included refreshments, intimate discussion circles, a luxurious dinner, and a creative workshop where participants designed personalized thermal cups with encouraging messages. Each woman also received a personalized pendant from VFI. These women form and sustain the home front, and the gratitude expressed by battalion staff confirmed just how deeply this investment in their wellbeing matters.

Israel-Iran War: Operation Roaring Lion

Shabbat Dinner on the Front Lines

On the first Shabbat of the Israel-Iran war, VFI provided a nourishing Shabbat dinner and breakfast for approximately 100 reserve soldiers serving on the Golan Heights. These soldiers had already completed four intensive combat tours in Gaza and Lebanon before being re-enlisted. In challenging field conditions, the Shabbat meal was far more than sustenance. It was a moment of feeling at home, a reminder that the home front stands behind them. The abundance of food was enough to share with another battalion. Command staff expressed deep gratitude for VFI’s support during Operation Roaring Lion.

Warm Gear for Soldiers in Enemy Territory

VFI delivered a rapid response to reconnaissance soldiers from the Paratrooper Brigade operating deep inside enemy territory in Lebanon’s mountainous northern sector. Facing extreme cold and complex field conditions, the fighters urgently needed winter gear. VFI purchased and delivered sleeping bags, fleece jackets, thermal socks, wool hats, neck warmers, and other essentials. The soldiers shared that the supplies made a significant difference, both physically and emotionally, strengthening their sense of connection to the people back home. The company commander personally expressed deep appreciation for VFI’s rapid mobilization.

Passover Gift Cards Distributed Under Sirens

Over two weeks leading up to Passover, VFI distributed gift cards across central and southern Israel, reaching 1,282 families for a total value of 462,900 NIS. The distributions took place against the backdrop of active conflict. In Rishon LeTzion, a siren sounded moments after a distribution ended. In Petach Tikva, shrapnel reports and constant sirens kept many families from coming. In Gedera, the team sheltered with anxious residents who expressed both fear and amazement that our team had traveled so far under such conditions. In addition to centralized distributions, gift cards were provided to Holocaust survivors, terror victims, and soldiers.

Safety Shelters Placed Across the North and South

During the first quarter, VFI placed 19 safety shelters in communities across northern and southern Israel. Shelters were installed in high-traffic and vulnerable locations, including soccer fields, bus stops, parks, kindergartens, a military base, settlement entrances, a swimming pool complex, a greenhouse area, a playground, a grocery store, and a parking lot in a new neighborhood. Since the project’s inception, a total of 502 shelters have now been placed, providing life-saving protection for families, children, and communities across the country.