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 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.
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.
REPORT: Biden Administration endangered IDF troops by leaking Israel’s battle plans
“This was done even though the US supports the operation,” says the official, “but it is clear to us that the US is worried — and therefore they outed the operation to try to limit it.”
From Lebanon to Iran: Biden’s Ceasefire Plea, Palestinian Terror Villas, and Israel’s Next Move

President Biden is opposed to Israel’s potential ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling for a ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, the PA is building a luxury neighborhood for convicted terrorists in Samaria, raising security concerns. Also, a large majority of Israelis support military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, believing now is the right time to act despite U.S. hesitations.
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: 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.