My October 8 Epiphany and Israel’s Future

A year ago, I had no idea how bad things were, or were going to be. I had no idea my son was in one of the communities along the Gaza border, fighting terrorists who were still trying to kill Israelis. A year ago, I continued with business as usual. Things had changed, so though we had no idea how much so.
What did Biden mean by ‘proportional’? – opinion

Proportional does not mean that retaliation must be proportional to the previous attack by the enemy; an attack must be proportional relative to the anticipated military advantage.
Reflections upon the Anniversary of October 7th

Our staff got together to discuss planning how to commemorate the first anniversary of October 7th. Nothing we came up with seemed appropriately meaningful to mark such a massive trauma, that we are still reeling from. There were no words to convey our raw emotions
The real lessons of Oct. 7 must not be ignored

There’s more to it than the failure to stop a surprise attack. Myths about the Palestinians, two states and hopes for an illusory peace need to be discarded.
Israeli Hostage Confirmed Dead, 26,000 attacks against Israel, and Hamas hit hard

Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, over 26,000 rockets, missiles, and drones have been fired at Israel by Iran and its allied militant groups. Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, previously thought to be alive, was confirmed dead. Additionally, the war has led to the deaths of approximately 17,000 Hamas members and their relatives in Gaza, with significant damage to terrorist infrastructure across the region.
IDF Redeploys to Gaza, Mossad’s Pager Bombs Revealed, and Jaffa Attack Linked to Security Breach

Israeli forces have redeployed to northern Gaza to counter a Hamas resurgence, with the IDF targeting key terrorist infrastructure. Meanwhile, details have emerged about Mossad’s covert operation using explosive-laden pagers to infiltrate Hezbollah, severely weakening the group. In a separate incident, a breach in Israel’s security fence enabled two attackers from Hebron to enter Jaffa, where they carried out a deadly attack, raising concerns over border security.
Remember Amit Mann: A Heroic Response

Amit Mann’s legacy challenges us all to live up to her example – to face danger with courage, to serve others selflessly, and to never lose sight of our shared humanity, even in the darkest hours.
Oct. 7: What’s Next? Must watch new doc

“This powerful new film dives deep into the personal stories of widows, wounded soldiers, and the resilient people of Sderot. But it doesn’t stop there. It also reveals the crucial actions we must take to prevent Hamas and other jihadists from ever repeating their brutal assaults.”
The Killing Roads: A raw look at the horrific truth of Oct. 7

The documentary, which premiers October 1st, retraces the final moments of 250 Israelis who were slaughtered by Hamas terrorists along a 70-kilometer stretch of highways 232 and 34, near Gaza.
Why is Hamas so confident that it’s winning?

Despite heavy losses, the terror group knows that it will be the victor if it’s still standing when the war it started on Oct. 7 ends. And it’s staking its future on American help.