Woman who moved from Jacksonville to Israel hides with family in bomb shelter as fighting ignites

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After fighting broke out between Palestinians and Israelis in recent days, a woman from Jacksonville who moved to Israel said that even with everything going on there…

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2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in Mediterranean

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday he has ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel after…

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State, local leaders speak out against Hamas attack on Israel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented incursion from Gaza into Israel this weekend and Israel formally declared war on Sunday, federal, state and local leaders…

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Jacksonville Jewish leader reacts to Hamas attacks in Israel

The Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida plans to rally local support for Israel. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The conflict in Israel is weighing heavily on the hearts of the…

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Jacksonville Jewish community offers support after surprise attack on Israel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is speaking out following the surprise attack Saturday on Israel that was launched by the militant group Hamas. At…

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