EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 22 MIN
FIDF Live Briefing: Ruby Chen, Father of Missing IDF Soldier and Hamas Hostage, Itay Chen- February 28, 2024
from FIDF Live · host Friends of The IDF
FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, a 20-year-old IDF soldier and U.S. citizen who is being held captive by Hamas. Mr. Chen discusses his background, his family, his last correspondence with Itay before he was kidnapped, how he hopes the U.S. will stand together for this cause, marching to spread awareness, the support and resources put in place for parents and families of hostages, and more. Donate NOW to FIDF for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF soldiers what they need most. 100% of emergency funds are going to meet soldiers' urgent humanitarian needs: FIDF.org (Recorded 2/28/2024)
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FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, a 20-year-old IDF soldier and U.S. citizen who is being held captive by Hamas. Mr. Chen discusses his background, his family, his last correspondence with Itay before he was kidnapped, how he hopes the U.S. will stand together for this cause, marching to spread awareness, the support and resources put in place for parents and families of hostages, and more. Donate NOW to FIDF for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF soldiers what they need most. 100% of emergency funds are going to meet soldiers' urgent humanitarian needs: FIDF.org (Recorded 2/28/2024)
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FIDF Live Briefing: Ruby Chen, Father of Missing IDF Soldier and Hamas Hostage, Itay Chen- February 28, 2024
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