Homeland Defenders

Dear Defender of Israel,

In Hebrew when the news talks about the war, there is always reference to the frontlines— referring to our military activities and the “rear”—referring to our citizens.

The Israeli Defense Force is tasked with defending our borders. However, should a terrorist sneak past the army into towns and cities near the border, a local security squad—first responder civilian volunteers with combat military background—will be dispatched to defend the town until the IDF arrives with larger forces.

This war changed everything. When thousands of terrorists infiltrated Israel on October 7th, they spread out to dozens of villages simultaneously. The threat of infiltration was no longer just to border towns, but to cities all over Israel.

Every village, town and city is now putting together emergency squads. However, being run by civilians, none of this is funded by the government. Which is why, once again, Maoz has been asked to help equip these dads, moms and grandads with gear to protect them so they can protect their families and neighbors.