U.S.-Saudi Strategic Talks, Israeli-Turkish Diplomacy in Azerbaijan, and Israeli Rabbis Call for Passover Prayers
US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Saudi Foreign Minister discussed peace initiatives in Gaza and enhancing regional security. Meanwhile, Israeli and Turkish officials met in Azerbaijan to address tensions in Syria, and Israel’s chief rabbis called for global prayers for hostages during Passover.
Israeli military seizes more Gaza territory , Young Americans views on Hamas and Israel, IDF Engages in Southern Syria Operations
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that the IDF is expanding control in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, a poll reveals deep divisions among young Americans, with nearly half supporting Hamas over Israel. Additionally, the IDF engaged in significant military actions in southern Syria.
Israel Strikes Hamas Sniper, Auburn Coach Calls for Hostage Release, and IDF Targets Military Bases in Syria
Israel eliminated a Hamas sniper with ties to Al Jazeera, citing his involvement in attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. Meanwhile, Auburn Tigers coach used NCAA tournament platform to call for the release of hostages. In Syria, the IDF launched airstrikes on military installations.
Houthis Vow Retaliation, U.S. Launches Hamas Task Force, and Israel Strikes Syrian Military Sites
Tensions rise as the Houthis condemn Israeli strikes on Hamas and vow escalation, while the U.S. launches a task force to prosecute those behind the October 7 attack. Meanwhile, Israel targets Syrian military sites, citing security threats near its borders.
UN Addresses Iran’s Nuclear Program, Israeli Strikes in Syria, and U.S. and Israel Leads Global Arms Exports
The UN Security Council will meet to address Iran’s growing enriched uranium stockpile, as Western nations push for transparency. Meanwhile, Israel struck military targets in southern Syria, citing security threats, and remains a key arms exporter. Also, Israel ranks as the #8 largest global arms exporter.
U.S. Backs Israel in delaying prisoner swap, plans for released “prisoners”, and Netanyahu’s demands of Southern Syria
The U.S. has endorsed Israel’s decision to delay a prisoner swap with Hamas, citing the group’s harsh treatment of hostages. Meanwhile, Fatah has announced plans to incorporate released prisoners into its ranks. Also, Israeli PM Netanyahu has called for the full demilitarization of southern Syria and vowed to maintain strategic military positions in Lebanon.
Trump’s Hostage Warning, IDF’s Bold Syria Raid, and Hamas Commander’s Elimination
President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated calls for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, as negotiations remain stalled. Meanwhile, the IDF confirmed a daring September raid that destroyed an Iranian missile facility in Syria and announced the elimination of a top Hamas commander responsible for the deadly October 7th.
As Israel Searches For His Remains Let’s Remember the Eli Cohen Doctrine
More than any other one man, Eli Cohen, an Egyptian-born Jew, earned the Mossad its reputation as one of the best intelligence services in the world, and paved the way for Israel to win on the Golan front in the Six-Day War in June 1967.
Israel’s “Earthquake War”
Media reports claim the IDF is launching intensive airstrikes in Syria’s Tartus region, targeting military sites, including air defense units and surface-to-surface missile warehouses. The explosions, fueled by the stored Syrian missiles, were so intense that they measured as a 3.0 magnitude earthquake on nearby seismic sensors.”
Is the War of Gog and Magog Being Fought in Syria?
With Assad hiding in Russia, rival rebel groups are fighting for dominance in Syria. While many believe this is not the prophesied battle of Gog and Magog that is predicted to be fought inside Israel, some sources see it as precisely that.