Shalom, friends.
Today marks day 725 since Hamas launched their genocidal attack on Israeli civilians. Every time I see that counter on Jewish and Israeli websites, I feel the weight of it. It is well past time for that number to stop climbing. I am skeptical of the latest peace plan, but I am also—cautiously—optimistic overall. We can bring the hostages home. We can finish the work of victory. The IDF is not the problem, nor is the Prime Minister the excuse. The problem is Hamas and its Iranian backers, and the solution is resolve.
In this briefing, pay attention to two fronts: the battlefield cost borne by our soldiers, and the diplomatic maneuvering that may determine whether their sacrifices secure quiet or are squandered in false deals. Watch also the secondary currents—international lawfare, flotillas dressed up as humanitarian theater, and the spread of antisemitism far from our shores.
The War Today
‘We may need to act again’: Senior IDF official warns of renewed Iranian threat
A senior IDF officer said Israel is preparing for multiple scenarios, including another strike on Iran, after Tehran suffered “a heavy blow” in June’s Operation Rising Lion. He emphasized that securing conditions for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza remains a priority, but warned that Iran and its proxies may force further action. Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei threatened that a renewed conflict could bring an all-out war, even with the United States. Read more →
The wounds our soldiers bear are the work of an enemy that sanctifies murder. Refuah shleimah to the injured. May the Holy One guard our fighters, strengthen their hands, and grant victory over those who glory in death.
Eleven IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas penetration of military position
Hamas terrorists infiltrated an IDF post in Gaza City, detonating explosives against a tank and engaging in close-range gunfire. Five soldiers were seriously injured in the first exchange, including a medical officer and tank crew, while six others were hurt during rescue efforts. At least two terrorists were killed, but others fled, with the army continuing to pursue them. Read more →
IDF: Five soldiers seriously wounded in northern Gaza fighting
The IDF reported that five soldiers, including officers from the Medical Corps and Armored Corps, were badly injured in battles in northern Gaza and evacuated for treatment. In a separate strike, the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Musa Shaldan, deputy commander of Hamas’s Zeitun Battalion, who took part in the Oct. 7 massacre and later directed sniper fire, explosives, and anti-tank attacks against Israeli forces. His death removes a key figure who helped design Hamas’s combat network in Gaza City. Read more →
Battalion rabbi severely injured in Syria
An IDF reservist officer serving as a battalion rabbi was critically wounded in an explosion at an outpost in southern Syria and evacuated to Rambam Hospital in Haifa. While the blast is suspected to have come from a land mine, a Shi’a militia calling itself al-Muqawama al-Watania claimed responsibility, saying it planted the device at the post entrance. The incident underscores the persistent threat to Israeli forces across the Syrian front, where Hezbollah-aligned groups continue to test red lines. Read more →
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