This Memorial Day
CAMERA's Partnership of Christians and Jews
remembers and honors all who have served
in the armed forces of
the United States of America.
Our nation is the land of the free
because of the brave!

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Dear Friends,

May 26, 2025, was Memorial Day in the United States of America. This is the day on which we honor and remember with gratitude all those who have served in the armed forces of our great country throughout our history. Truly, our nation is the land of the free because of the brave!

May 26, 2025, was also Jerusalem Day, or Yom Yerushalayim, in Israel. This year marks the 58th anniversary of the reunification of the city Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty after it had been illegally occupied by Jordanian forces for 19 years since the founding of the State of Israel in 1948.

This dramatic event occurred during the Six-Day War, which took place June 5-10,1967. The Six-Day was initiated by the nations of Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Iraq in another failed attempt to wipe Israel off the map. The combined Arab forces that surrounded Israel in 1967 were composed of approximately 465,000 troops, more than 2,800 tanks and 800 aircraft.

In spite of these overwhelming odds, Israel not only defeated its enemies' attempt to destroy the Jewish State, but Israeli forces reclaimed Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. When they gained control of the Temple Mount, the declaration, "Har Habayit Beyadenu!" - "The Temple Mount is in our hands!" - truly reverberated throughout the Jewish world.

This is because Jerusalem has been the heart and soul of the Jewish people ever since King David established it as the capital of the Jewish homeland some 3,000 years ago. Through over 2,000 years of exile, Jerusalem continued to be central to Jewish faith and tradition. No matter where they are in the world, Jews face in the direction of Jerusalem to pray and their prayers are filled with references to Jerusalem.

So, in 1967, it was quite a joyous occasion when Israeli forces defeated the occupying Jordanian legion and secured the city of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Israeli officials including Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin joined the soldiers at the Western Wall in recognition of this significant historical event. After over 2,000 years, the Jews once again had control of their holiest site, the Temple Mount, and their capital city, Jerusalem. 

Watch this 1-minute video account of the exciting moment when Israeli forces entered the Old City of Jerusalem and approached the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in 1967.

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CAMERA's Partnership of Christians and Jews
rejoices with Israel on this joyous occasion!

Happy Jerusalem Day!
Yom Yerushalayim Sameach!

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In Memory of 
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky

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​CAMERA mourns the tragic and senseless murder of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, May 21st. The attack occurred near the Capital Jewish Museum following a Jewish community event and was a targeted act of antisemitic violence.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, to their colleagues at the Israeli embassy, and to the broader pro-Israel community. Several members of our team have worked closely with individuals at the DC embassy and others who were present at the event. These dedicated professionals have devoted their lives to service and diplomacy, and this act of evil is deeply personal for many of us.

According to police, the attacker shouted “Free, free Palestine” after his arrest, underscoring the hateful and politically motivated nature of this crime. This tragedy highlights how false and hostile portrayals of Israel in the media can incite violence and embolden extremists.

This brutal act of terrorism is a harrowing reminder of the threats Jewish communities and Israeli representatives face even in the heart of the American capital. CAMERA stands in solidarity with the Jewish community of Washington DC and with all who are committed to standing against antisemitism. We will continue to expose the ideological and rhetorical currents that legitimize such violence and to educate the public about the ongoing threat of antisemitism, whether it appears on the street, in our institutions, or in the media.

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