Researchers extract powerful antibodies from an American's blood after years of self-experimentation, offering hope to reduce the 140,000 annual deaths worldwide from venomous snakebites.
The IDF is preparing to step up military pressure on Hamas in a bid to free the hostages and topple the terrorist organization from power. The Israeli army says Hamas still has operational capabilities, with at least two functioning brigades.
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake was felt in Tehran and surrounding areas on Saturday, as reports emerged of an explosion at a power station and a fire at a cardboard factory. Residents told opposition sources they heard a blast moments before the tremor. Iranian authorities remain silent; the extent of the damage and any connection between the incidents is unclear.
Three military fronts and a domestic crisis are pushing Israel toward fateful decisions. Between the hostages and the nuclear threat, the government is failing to deliver a strategic response to existential challenges. While billions are funneled toward coalition interests, Netanyahu continues to distract from leadership failures amid a multi-front emergency.
I reject the narrative of government evil and Israeli decline. I prefer to embrace a plot of purpose and an inevitable, righteous, movement toward stability and peace.
