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As Israel continues to reel in the wake of the deadliest attack on its soil in decades, half a world away in New York City many are seeking to help out. Now, many of the city’s restaurants are looking to do their part. Veuer’s Tony Spitz has the details.

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00:00 As Israel continues to reel in the wake of the deadliest attack on its soil in decades,
00:04 half a world away in New York City, many are looking to help out.
00:08 And now Forbes reports many of the city's restaurants are hoping to do their part.
00:13 Several restaurants, including Second Avenue Deli and restaurants attached to Michael Solomonov,
00:17 are donating 100% of their profits to United Hazala.
00:21 That organization includes some 6,500 medic volunteers who are currently working around
00:26 the clock treating those who have been injured in Israel.
00:29 Owners Missy Robbins and Sean Feeney are also contributing, with a portion of the profits
00:33 from their four restaurants going towards the UJA Israel Emergency Fund, an organization
00:38 dedicated to helping Jewish people in crises all over the world.
00:42 With the duo posting on Instagram recently, "We must stop hate and spread more love.
00:47 We stand with Israel and all members of the Jewish community who have endured great loss
00:51 and who are painfully suffering."
00:53 So far, the attacks by Hamas have taken the lives of some 1,200 Israelis, including at
00:58 least 22 American citizens.
01:00 Meanwhile, retaliatory strikes in Gaza have killed over 1,100, as the offensive continues.
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