The Next War Could Be Worse—We Must Be Ready Now

Dear Friends,

We write to you with a deep sense of urgency in our hearts. Although the headlines may be shifting elsewhere, here in Israel, we remain alert. The threat from Iran has not disappeared; it has grown in scope, intensity, and unpredictability. And if another war erupts, it may not resemble the past. It could come without warning. It could strike multiple fronts. And it could be even worse.

This is not a distant or abstract danger. It is a lived reality for every Israeli family, soldier, and responder.

Over the years, Iranian-backed proxies unleashed a barrage of rockets into northern Israel from Lebanon. These are not symbolic attacks. They are designed to cripple infrastructure, sow terror, and overwhelm our emergency response systems. What’s even more alarming is that Hezbollah now possesses guided precision missiles and advanced Iranian drones, some capable of reaching deep into Israel’s heartland. And as these threats escalate, so too must our preparedness.

At Vision for Israel, we do not wait for disaster to strike. We believe in acting decisively before the next siren sounds. Because when that moment comes, and it very well might, we want to be positioned to save lives, comfort the afflicted, and protect the innocent.

Many of you walked with us through the last war, when Israel faced relentless bombardment, and the trauma reached every corner of our land. You helped us bring tangible hope in the face of real danger. And today, we need your help again because the next war could stretch our systems beyond their limits.

Together with you, we’ve already accomplished so much during past crises:

• Placed safety shelters in conflict areas in northern and southern Israel to protect entire communities.
• Delivered urgent aid to Israeli families displaced by rocket fire, ensuring they had hygiene supplies, food, diapers, and clothing.
• Provided thousands of nutritious meals to soldiers and emergency personnel working around the clock.
• Supplied security personnel and first responders with essential protective gear, including vests, helmets, and rescue equipment.
• Equipped responder organizations like MDA (Magen David Adom) with ambulances and emergency vehicles, giving them the ability to respond faster and save more lives.
• And we stayed agile, responding to unforeseen needs that emerged during moments of chaos, when every second counted.

In times of war, those early hours are critical. They determine not only who gets help but also how many lives can be saved. And that’s why we are asking you now to help us prepare before it’s too late. Because preparation is not just good planning, it’s a form of mercy.

It means stocking up emergency supplies and having them pre-positioned in strategic locations, ready to go the moment a community is struck. It means ensuring our delivery vehicles are fueled, our teams are trained, and our communications remain intact even under pressure. It means having enough medical kits, trauma supplies, food, water, blankets, and clothing, not just to assist a few, but to care for entire neighborhoods.

When a child wakes to the sound of a siren and has less than 30 seconds to reach a shelter... When a mother must flee with her children, leaving behind their home, their belongings, and the sense of safety they once knew... When elderly Holocaust survivors are left alone in stairwells because they cannot move quickly enough… this is where preparedness becomes a holy mission.

And if the war comes from Iran and its vast terror network, we may be facing a multi-front scenario that challenges our emergency responders in ways we’ve never seen. In such a case, entire communities could be cut off. Hospitals could be overwhelmed. Electricity, water, and communication systems could go down. Civilians, not just soldiers, will bear the brunt of the assault.

Iran continues to provide Hezbollah with funding, training, and weapons, turning Lebanon into a launching pad for war. Meanwhile, Iranian-backed militias in Syria, Iraq, and even Yemen have been targeting Israel directly, testing our defenses and resolve.

But we know that the God of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. And just as He calls us to trust in His protection, He also calls us to act with wisdom and compassion.

At Vision for Israel, we are preparing, not out of fear, but out of faith. And we are doing all this because the window to act is now.

But we cannot do it alone.

We are asking you to help us stand in the gap before the next crisis comes. Your gift today will go directly toward:

• Equipping soldiers and rescue workers with meals and support
• Purchasing protective gear for security and emergency teams
• Strengthening our supply chains for trauma kits and medical equipment
• Supporting emergency services and first aid responders such as MDA, Hatzalah, and ZAKA with the ambulances and emergency vehicles they rely on
• Placing more safety shelters in communities within reach of rocket attacks

Please, give now before the need overwhelms the system.

The threat from Iran is not going away—and neither is our commitment to be ready.

We are reminded of the words from the prophet Isaiah: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” That is God’s promise. And in every crisis, we have seen His faithfulness unfold through your hands.

Let us not be caught off guard. Let us be the people who rise early, who prepare well, and who are found faithful in the moment of testing.


Thank you for standing with Israel,

Barry & Batya