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.
US Leaders urge ceasefire and address Israeli-Iranian tensions – while Hezbollah attacks Israel

President Biden called for a ceasefire in Gaza on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. At the same time, tensions with Iran and Hezbollah are escalating, with Israel responding to ongoing rocket attacks from Hezbollah and threats from Iran. The U.S. has offered military aid to Israel to prevent further strikes on Iranian targets, while Israeli officials maintain their right to defend themselves and respond as necessary.
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.
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.
Churchill’s Warning: Betraying Israel will bring Disaster

This is not the first time a supposed friend of the Jewish people has backstabbed the people of Israel. Long before American politicians cynically chose to sacrifice Israel in the hopes of gaining political support from Arabs, British politicians were doing the same thing – with far more dangerous consequences.
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.”
Israel Update: Samaria Isn’t Backing Down & Israel’s Strong Response to Terror

A Jewish community in Samaria is protesting the entry of Palestinian workers, while Israel has launched decisive military strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah in Lebanon. At the same time, Biden is working to prevent “further escalation” between Israel and Hezbollah.