Chaim starts by mentioning that it’s been almost a year since Hamas started this war by attacking Israel and carrying out a massacre of Israeli civilians in the Gaza border communities. Chaim says that the IDF will continue to restore security to Israel by destroying the capabilities of Hamas to carry out further terrorist attacks. But Hamas wants a cease-fire while Israel wants the remaining hostages to be released, so there is a tension between these two goals.
He also mentions the uptick in terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, and he says that countries around the world are taking sides both for Israel and against Israel. Governments, organizations, individuals and influencers are taking sides. Some are actively siding against Judeo-Christian values and with the forces of anarchy and lawlessness. Chaim says we must stand strong now or we’ll lose everything.
He also mentions the gathering storm of Hezbollah terrorism in Lebanon, and all that implies.
In this context, he quotes Isaiah 10:33; Behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts, will lop off the bough with terror; those of high stature will be hewn down, and the haughty will be humbled.