The Jewish people possess an immensely powerful public diplomacy tool that, for some inexplicable reason, we are reluctant even to mention: the Bible, the Book of Books, which forms part of the moral and historical foundation of Western civilization and of the Christianity that has profoundly shaped it.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth quietly extends Middle East deployments, with some 50,000 troops, 19 warships and two aircraft carriers to remain in region. In private talks, Trump reportedly says he is leaning toward declaring the campaign over.
Amid a sharp rise in antisemitism and ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, communities across the US are deploying armed guards and rehearsing attack scenarios. Portland rabbi describes fear and frustration: "People don't want to have their bags searched when they come to pray." Jewish Federations CEO: "There is no other religious group that requires this kind of security simply to practice its faith."
Officials say Tehran, squeezed by a historic financial siege, may push Hezbollah to disrupt Lebanon talks and holiday celebrations, even as the Iranian rial hits a record low and a Mashhad resident describes going weeks without meat.
With the currency in freefall, protests spreading and officials smuggling cash to the West, Tehran's regime faces a choice between capitulation and collapse.
