This is the war of the free world against tyranny that seeks to enslave it in the name of a death cult . World leaders, look at your streets, you have fallen asleep on the wheel in the face of the danger approaching you.
The rocket attack on Majdal Shams is part of a long game that has been ongoing since the Second Lebanon War. On the northern front, there will be no new developments until Israel decides to change the strategic situation.
The elimination of Haniyeh now puts Iran on the same level as its proxies and dependents. Israel will be freer to confront Tehran's octopus and its other arms and establish a regional anti-Iranian coalition from a position of strength.
The only problem with eliminations is that their dramatic effect is short-lived. They alone will not restore deterrence, resolve the conflict with Hezbollah in the north, or achieve the most urgent and important goal: bringing the hostages back from Gaza.
It's okay to recognize and admit how we are falling short at home while simultaneously rejoicing in the phenomenal achievements far away.
The recent elimination in Beirut marks a new phase in the conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization. Israel must fully utilize its intelligence tools to anticipate future responses. If an all-out war breaks out, Israel would be better off initiating a preemptive strike.
As Israel grapples with the aftermath of Oct. 7, the legal process must prevail over public anger.
As the political deadlock persists, the Iran-backed terror group continues to strengthen its grip on power.
This should be a moment of shared grief that transcends politics, reported on with clear language. These were kids, with their whole lives ahead of them, killed on a summer afternoon. But instead of universal condemnation, we see media outlets hedging headlines and blurring the stark reality.
No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it is foolish to think that the Jewish people can rely entirely on one party without scrutiny. What we should have learned after October 7 is that for both Republicans and Democrats, the relationship with Israel or the Jewish community is transactional.