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Jewish Federations Summarize Results of Iran’s Attack on Israel

In what is being described as a remarkable military success, an international coalition, led by the US military, combined with Israel’s multi-layered and technologically sophisticated aerial defense systems, intercepted 99% of the arsenal fired, resulting in only one major injury. (Jewish Federations of North America)

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How Will Israel Respond?

In the moment, I’m writing while rockets and drones from Iran have just attacked Israel. The American president’s “Don’t” didn’t deter Iran from unleashing 300 drones, rockets, and missiles against “the little Satan,” Israel. Now is the time for Israel to switch from its defensive posture to an active offense against Iran. There will never be a more opportune time! [Steve Kramer]

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Iran launches unprecedented strikes on Israel, risking wider conflict

Published by AFP Jerusalem (AFP) – Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles on Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday, the Israeli army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes. Iran’s proxies and allies also carried out coordinated attacks on Israeli positions as sirens sounded in

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Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’

Published by DPA International US President Joe Biden said on Friday he expects Iran to launch an attack against Israel “sooner than later.” He said he did not want to elaborate on what classified intelligence Washington had about Tehran’s plans. “We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will defend

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IDF launches renewed operation in central Gaza Strip

Published by DPA Israeli forces launched a fresh deployment in the central Gaza Strip in the early hours of Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said. The announcement referred to “a precise, intelligence-based operation to eliminate terrorist operatives and strike terrorist infrastructure in central Gaza.” Israeli combat jets had struck targets above and below the

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Hamas leader’s chilling reaction as he is told his three sons have been killed by IDF

Published by Mirror By Bradley Jolly Footage captures a Hamas leader shrugging off the news his three sons and several of his grandchildren were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Ismail Haniyeh, 61, hears for the first time his children have died, though he barely flinches and remains composed amid a visit to see

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Biden says Netanyahu making ‘mistake’ on Gaza

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Gaza policy was a “mistake” and urged Israel to call for a ceasefire, in an interview aired Tuesday. Biden’s comments were some of his strongest criticism yet of Netanyahu amid growing tensions over the civilian death toll from Israel’s war

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The Enduring Shadow of War: Herodotus, Celestial Omens, and the Quest for Peace

The story of the Battle of Halys River, while potentially embellished with the passage of time, offers valuable insights into the delicate interplay between war and peace. It highlights the potential for unforeseen events, in this case a celestial phenomenon, to disrupt the course of conflict and create an opening for diplomacy. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]

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Senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel in Lebanon strike

Published by DPA International A senior field commander with Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force was killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike in Lebanon overnight, sources on both sides reported on Monday. Ali Ahmed Hussein and two other fighters with the pro-Iranian armed group were killed in the southern Lebanon town of Sultaniyah, the Israel Defense Forces

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Israel ‘pulls out troops’ from southern Gaza amid negotiations with Hamas: Report

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], April 8 (ANI): In a major development, the Israel military said it has withdrawn its ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis, Al Jazeera reported. “Today, Sunday April 7th, the IDF’s 98th commando division has concluded its mission in Khan Younis. The division left the

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