In Israel proper, we're seeing continued terrorist activities from Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), with car rammings, stabbings, and shootings occurring almost daily. This week, a 12-year-old boy was killed in a bus shooting near the Beitar checkpoint. The Palestinian terrorist, who originally fled the scene, later gave himself up to Israeli police. Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prepare for escalation in the West Bank to address these security threats.
Read MoreWithin Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu's government faces mounting internal challenges. The political landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with pressing matters requiring immediate attention. These include the ongoing investigation into the October 7th attacks, contentious debates over Supreme Court powers, and persistent corruption allegations that continue to shadow the administration.
Read MoreThis conflict has pushed Israel to advance its military technology, particularly in drone defense. The newly-operational Iron Beam system and enhanced close-in weapon systems demonstrate Israel's commitment to adapting to emerging threats.
Read MoreIn the Middle East, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a move that Israel, not being part of the ICC, has chosen to ignore. The US views these ICC actions as disruptive to international relations and is considering sanctions against the ICC leadership.
Read MoreThe potential changes in U.S. foreign policy under a Trump administration could significantly impact the Middle East. We may see increased economic pressure on Iran and stronger support for Israel in its conflicts with Hamas and other regional adversaries.
Read MoreThe U.S. Media has now clearly turned against Joe Biden. They're not protecting him anymore. What's in question is his mental acuity, his competency to lead, and his ability to beat Donald Trump in the next election. The Democrats are now scrambling to find a substitute for Joe Biden, trying to sidestep Vice President Kamala Harris with the Democratic Convention looming. This week, elections in the UK and France resulted in landslide victories for opponents of the incumbents, who were critical of Israel and supported Hamas. This may be the God of Israel showing his hand in those nations.
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