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.
Rising Tensions: Hadera Attack, IDF-Hezbollah Clashes, and U.S.-Israel Strain Over Iran
Six Injured in Hadera Stabbing Attack; Two in Critical Condition On October 9, 2024, a stabbing spree in Hadera resulted in six people being injured, including two critically. The attack occurred in several locations across the city, located north of Netanya. A significant number of security forces swiftly arrived at the scene, and the suspect, […]
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.
Kristallnacht in the Golan 86 years later
As Rosh Hashanah began, I stood with my family to say Kiddush, the blessing over wine that began the festive holiday meal. As the words came out of my mouth, rockets began to explode nearby.
IDF Escalates Ground Offensive as Hezbollah and Iran Intensify Attacks
The IDF is intensifying ground operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, while preparing a decisive response to Iran’s recent missile attack. At the same time, Israel revealed past secret raids aimed at disrupting Hezbollah’s invasion plans and weakening its military capabilities.
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.
Pope Francis calls assassination of Nasrallah “immoral” and “disproportionate”
Without explicitly mentioning Israel, the pontiff said that the “defense must always be proportionate to the attack.” He described the killing of the terrorist leader as “immoral” and “disproportionate.”
Israel Update: Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Reports, Vows to Continue Fight Against Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected reports of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, stating military operations will continue. Global powers called for a 21-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, though critics noted Hezbollah’s absence in discussions. Meanwhile, Israel warned of rising terror threats globally ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack anniversary.
Israel Update: Defending Israel: U.S.’s opinon, Hezbollah’s Escalation, and Israel’s Strategic Response
U.S. Opposes Israeli Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon The United States has expressed its disapproval of any potential Israeli ground operation in southern Lebanon aimed at pushing Hezbollah forces away from the border. A senior U.S. official stated on Monday that such a move would not help de-escalate tensions in the region but might instead […]
Israel Update: Operation Northern Arrows
In the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes targeted over 1,600 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley as part of “Operation Northern Arrows,” while Hezbollah launched more than 65 rockets into northern Israel. Israel has declared a nationwide “special emergency situation” as over 60,000 people have been evacuated, and millions have sought shelter. The IDF also released evidence showing Hezbollah storing rockets in civilian homes.