Iron Wings: A Beacon of Hope
Iron Wings Mission Control is a volunteer-based initiative, financed and managed by a group of young volunteers
which helps rescue citizens and families citizens and families from the communities surrounding Gaza following the terrorist attacks on Saturday 10/7/23.
In just one day, a spark of determination ignited Iron Wings Mission Control. Driven by hope and unity,
this volunteer-based initiative was brought to life by a group of young individuals recently released from the Reserved Forces.
Shortly after our inception, we swiftly became fully operational, a testament to the strength of collective action and heartfelt compassion.
Our primary mission is to rescue civilians and families from communities adjacent to the Gaza Strip and in the north of Israel relocating them to safer regions in central Israel.
These internally displaced families, refugees within their own nation, were provided with alternative housing, professional emotional support, and essential supplies.
From food to clothing, from toys for children to daily necessities,
we swiftly ensured that hundreds of families received tailored care packages, alleviating their immediate concerns.
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♠ 450 families were rescued
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♠ 20 detections of missing persons were carried out
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♠ 3700 people and animals were rescued
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♠ 250 communities relocated
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♠ 4000 packages were sent, containing various supplies to various family
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♠ 120 apartments were provided to host families
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♠ 550 volunteers from all over the country participated
Continuous support for families evacuated from the Israeli-Gaza border, with a special focus on low-income households.
This includes providing food, clothing, toys, and hygiene products, supplying IDF soldiers on the front lines with food and essential hygiene products.
Despite our rapid response, we face an ongoing shortage of critical items such as underwear, baby supplies, hygiene products, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
Recognizing this urgent need, we've established a robust system for receiving donations,
and have streamlined procurement processes in collaboration with key suppliers.
Every aspect of this operation is managed by dedicated volunteers with financial expertise.
To ensure transparency and accountability, our activities are audited by a professional accounting firm offering pro-bono services.