Hamas hijacks aid, Hezbollah strikes Israel, and Israel’s response to Iran attack

Hamas was filmed hijacking nearly half of a humanitarian aid convoy entering Gaza, taking supplies intended for civilians. Once again, Hezbollah launched another rocket attack from Lebanon, striking northern Israel, killing two and wounding several others. Following Iran’s large-scale missile assault on October 1, Israel’s Security Cabinet is now preparing to decide its response.
Brother of fallen Bnei Menashe IDF soldier makes Aliya from India

Less than a month after IDF soldier Gideon Hanghal, a new immigrant from India, was murdered in a Palestinian terrorist attack, his brother Aharon along with his wife and children made Aliya today from the northeastern Indian state of Manipur.
IDF just destroyed the fake Lebanese Dome of the Rock

Used as a Hezbollah outpost, the compound contained significant amounts of weapons. When the IDF moved on, the pseudo-Dome of the Rock, used as a mosque, was no longer standing.
“I’m returning the child you entrusted to me”: A warrior’s mother’s heartbreaking eulogy

The funeral of 23-year-old Lt. Harel Ettinger z”l, who fell in Lebanon, son of Rabbi Achiad Ettinger Hy”d, who was murdered in a shooting attack about five years ago, took place yesterday (Sunday, Oct. 6) at the Eli cemetery in Samaria.
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.