The Jewish Agency opens its Emergency Situation Room in Jerusalem to assist populations under its care, including olim (new immigrants) and Shlichim (emissaries) worldwide; Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog: "The entire Jewish world is joining forces in the struggle to shape the future, not only in Israel and the Middle East - but throughout the world, strengthening Israel in this historic hour."

The new program called “Family Circle,” created by The Jewish Agency for Israel, the National Insurance Institute, and the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, provides therapeutic resources to second- and third-degree relatives of hostage families and terror victims.