Daily Archives: October 18, 2024
Snapshots of Sukkot
Sukkot is a week-long holiday in Israel (as opposed to eight days in the Diaspora), with the first and last days as Yom Tov and national holidays in which businesses are closed. This year,...
Disrespect or disinterest where Israel is concerned
In a disconcerting display of barefaced evasion, sidestepping and diversion of a simple interview question, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris provided more cause for concern for those warning of the grave consequences for Israel...
Iran: Sinwar’s death bolsters ‘spirit of resistance’ in Muslim world
The killing of Hamas terror chief Yahya Sinwar will strengthen the "spirit of resistance" in the Islamic world, Iran's mission to the United Nations said on Thursday.
"When Muslims look up to martyr Sinwar standing...
Hezbollah ushers in ‘escalatory phase’ in war against Israel
Hezbollah on Thursday night introduced changes to its war against the Jewish state that include using precision-guided missiles to target IDF troops, Agence France-Presse reported.
The Iranian terrorist proxy in Lebanon announced the "transition to a new...
Will Israel lock out UNRWA over Oct. 7 complicity?
Like many others, Yonatan Samerano was murdered during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023 massacre and his body abducted to Gaza, where it remains to this day.
According to Israel, his killers were employees of UNRWA, the United Nations...
Biden, Netanyahu agree ‘to advance release of the hostages’
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday night called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from Air Force One to congratulate him on the elimination of Hamas terror master Yahya Sinwar.
The president "commended the IDF for...
WATCH: Netanyahu’s English-language statement after Sinwar’s killing
https://youtu.be/i9-_nvSbEo8
“One year ago, Yahya Sinwar, the terrorist chief of Hamas, launched the October 7th massacre against Israel.
"It was the bloodiest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. It was the worst attack on...
WATCH: Kamala Harris statement on Sinwar’s killing
https://youtu.be/ILlIqmkxP-w
"Today, Israel confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, is dead and justice has been served, and the United States, Israel, and the entire world are better off as a result.
"Sinwar was responsible...
Sukkot and Sukkah Songs
The seven days of Sukkot—celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing—is the holiday when we expose ourselves to the elements in covered huts, commemorating G‑d's sheltering our ancestors as...