Israel rejects Lebanon ceasefire, as PA and Hamas attempt to harm Israel
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon, as Israel aims to dismantle Hezbollah’s capabilities while keeping pressure on Iran. Also, a Palestinian official attributed recent anti-Israeli violence in Amsterdam to global frustration with Israel, and unsurprisingly, the IDF found ammunition in a Gaza aid convoy.
Trump may have chosen UN Ambassador, Israel Takes down 1200 Hamas terrorists and gets hit by rockets from Houthis
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the role of U.S. ambassador to the U.N. In Gaza, the IDF reports significant progress against Hamas, capturing or killing 2,000 militants. Meanwhile, missile and drone attacks from Iran-backed groups, including Yemen’s Houthi militia, target Israeli areas.
Knesset approves family deportation law, Israel thwarts Jerusalem attack, and conducts major strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel has intensified its counter-terrorism measures, with the Knesset passing a law to deport families of terrorists who support or fail to report attacks, while security forces successfully thwarted a car-ramming attack near Jerusalem. Israel also targeted Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties among militants and dismantling key terrorist infrastructure.
Israeli Support for Trump, Hamas Rejects of Ceasefire, and Major PFLP Arrests
Israeli Jews overwhelmingly favor Trump over Harris in the U.S. election, while Hamas rejected an Egyptian ceasefire plan involving hostages. Meanwhile, Israeli forces arrested over 60 PFLP operatives in a counter-terror operation in Judea and Samaria.
UN Investigates UNRWA-Hamas Link, Survivors Celebrate Simchat Torah, and one year of IDF in Gaza
The UN claims it faces difficulties investigating a UNRWA employee suspected of involvement in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack. In Jerusalem, survivors and families affected by this attack gathered to celebrate Simchat Torah, highlighting unity and resilience. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue targeted operations in Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and protect civilians.
Israel’s Day of Remembrance: Honoring the fallen after striking Iran while Tel Aviv suffers terror attack
Today, Israel held a national day of mourning for Oct. 7 victims, following Israeli strikes on Iran’s missile facilities and a suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv, injuring over 30 people.
Beyond the Headlines: The Enduring Struggle of IDF Widows
In times of war, some stories dominate headlines, but quieter, personal battles often go unnoticed. Among these are the lives of IDF widows in Israel—women who have lost their husbands in service and now face profound grief alongside overwhelming new responsibilities.
Why don’t they want Israel to win?
This isn’t the first time that the United States has tried to stop the success of the Israel Defense Forces. It happened in 1973, too.
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.
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.
