SPRINGFIELD, PA — As tensions escalate between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group based in Lebanon, concerns are mounting over a potential catastrophic “electromagnetic pulse” (EMP) attack that could devastate Israel’s electrical power grid. The prospect of such an attack has prompted fears of widespread blackouts and severe disruptions that could incapacitate entire towns and cities within just 72 hours.
In response to this looming threat, Joseph Project International (JPI), a U.S.-based humanitarian aid organization, is mobilizing resources to provide emergency generators to ensure the continuity of essential services. “Joseph Project International has the infrastructure already established in Israel, including our 16,000 square foot warehouse,” stated Joel Chernoff, founder of the organization. “We also serve as a crucial logistical hub for other aid organizations.”
JPI’s rapid response extends beyond preparations for potential grid failures. Following the tragic Hezbollah rocket attack on July 27, which resulted in the deaths of 12 children in the Druze community of Majdal Shams, JPI acted swiftly to support the affected community. The organization, recognized as the largest importer of humanitarian aid into Israel, provided art therapy kits to assist professional counselors working with traumatized children and families.
“Hezbollah’s actions have inflicted immense suffering in northern Israel,” said Suzie Salway, a JPI representative based near Jerusalem. “Entire homes and villages have been reduced to ashes, leaving only the charred remnants of what was once lush, vineyard-rich land—reminiscent of the devastation seen in California’s Napa Valley fires.”
As the region braces for potential conflict, JPI’s efforts underscore the critical role of humanitarian aid in mitigating the impacts of war and supporting affected communities.
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