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
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.
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.”
