Israel Strikes Hezbollah, U.S. Presses for Gaza Aid, and Netanyahu Challenges Macron
Israel resumed airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, hitting a strategic weapons cache. Meanwhile, the White House urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning of possible consequences for U.S. military support. In a separate exchange, Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked French President Macron’s claim that the U.N. created Israel.
J Street Chooses Palestinian State Over the Hostages
The J Street website is filled with demands for setting up a Palestinian state in Israel’s backyard—as soon as possible and whether Israelis like it or not.
Hezbollah Strike Kills Four, Sukkah built in Gaza and Hamas Blocks Civilian Evacuations
Hezbollah’s drone strike on an IDF training base near Binyamina resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers, with dozens more wounded. Meanwhile, IDF soldiers constructed the first sukkah in Gaza since 2005 in preparation for the Sukkot holiday. Additionally, Hamas terrorists are reportedly preventing civilians in Jabalia from evacuating to safer areas, using violence to block their movement.
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.