US Pushes for ceasefires as Gaza remians up for debate and thousands mark Hebron’s Shabbat Chayei Sarah
The U.S. seeks to use a Lebanon ceasefire to broker peace in Gaza, while a knesset member suggests occupying Gaza to dismantle Hamas. Despite regional tensions, thousands gathered in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah under tight security.
Israel to build new security fence, scholar killed in Lebanon, and the fight against Hamas aid
Israel faces escalating challenges on multiple fronts: the IDF is constructing a security fence near Huwara to combat ongoing attacks, a renowned archaeologist and reservist was tragically killed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, and protests have resumed against aid reaching Hamas in Gaza.
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.
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.
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 Intensifies Attacks Near UN Peacekeepers, Raising Concerns of War Crimes and Regional Stability
In recent weeks, Hezbollah has intensified its military operations in southern Lebanon, launching 25 rocket and missile attacks aimed at Israeli targets. These assaults, which have originated from locations alarmingly close to United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) posts, have drawn significant international condemnation.
IDF just destroyed the fake Lebanese Dome of the Rock Â
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.Â
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.