Heroes for Israel Project: Standing Guard for Israel’s Border Communities

At Heroes for Israel Project, our mission is simple yet urgent: to support the safety and security of Israel’s border communities.

Every day, families, farmers, and shepherds living on the frontlines of Israel face unimaginable threats simply for choosing to live and work the land of our ancestors. These brave men and women—who embody resilience, faith, and courage—are the first line of defense for the Jewish people. Their protection is not optional. It is essential.

A Rising Tide of Violence

According to Hatzalah Judea and Samaria, 71 Jewish shepherds and farmers have been wounded in Arab attacks since January 1, 2025. Disturbingly, four of these violent incidents occurred in just the past week alone. These are not isolated events; they are part of an escalating campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Israel’s most vulnerable border communities.

The attacks range from stone-throwing and arson to armed assaults—acts of terror designed to drive Jewish families from their land, weaken Israel’s hold on strategic areas, and sow fear among those whose only “crime” is tending sheep, planting vineyards, or raising their children in the heartland of Israel.

Why This Matters

Every shepherd struck, every farmer injured, is not just a statistic—it is an assault on the lifeblood of Israel’s future. These communities are more than homes; they are living symbols of Jewish resilience and continuity. They remind the world that Am Yisrael Chai—the Nation of Israel lives.

But survival should not come at the cost of constant fear. It is our duty—those of us in the Diaspora and beyond—to ensure that our brothers and sisters on the frontlines are not left defenseless.

Heroes for Israel Project in Action

That is why the Heroes for Israel Project was created. We are building a network of support dedicated to:

    •    Providing Security Resources: equipping communities with protective gear, communications tools, and surveillance technologies.

    •    Self-Defense Training: partnering with experts to give residents the skills they need to protect themselves and their families.

    •    Emergency Response Support: strengthening the ability of border communities to respond quickly and effectively to threats.

    •    Global Awareness & Advocacy: ensuring that the voices of Israel’s frontliners are heard around the world.

A Call to Action

The Jewish people have never stood by in silence while our brothers and sisters were under attack. We rise together, we stand together, and we defend one another.

Now is the time to act. Join us in our mission to support Israel’s border communities with the tools, training, and security resources they need to live—and thrive—safely on their land.

Because when we protect them, we protect Israel.

And when we protect Israel, we protect the future of the Jewish people.

✡️ Heroes for Israel Project

Supporting Israel’s Border Communities. Securing Am Yisrael’s Future.

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Source: JNS Report: https://www.jns.org/71-jewish-shepherds-and-farmers-wounded-in-arab-attacks-since-jan-1/

Jewish shepherds herd their sheep near an outpost in Judea and Samaria on June 29, 2025. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90