Butler faced taunting from pro-Palestinian activists on social media for supporting Israeli soldiers after he shared a photo of his burnt California home.
25-year-old Yityish ‘Titi’ Aynaw was crowned Miss Israel in 2013 and, on speaking tours in the US, has emphasized that the world must learn how unique and diverse the Jewish state is; Ethiopian-Israeli to become IDF Colonel, and much more.
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces organization brought supporters and celebrities together for what turned out to be a tremendously successful night of fundraising.
Superstar Elton John has announced that he is returning to Israel in May 2016 to perform a concert in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park, and famous violinist, 70-year-old Itzhak Perlman, is the fourth Israeli to be awarded the US Medal of Freedom - America's highest civilian honor.
Hollywood celebrities were among the 1,200 Friends of the IDF who attended the NGO's annual gala in Los Angeles, hosted by Haim Saban, which raised $31 million.