(Day 579) Swords of Iron – “Inseparable”

Chaim starts by mentioning that US President Donald Trump has announced a truce with the Houthis, who have agreed to stop attacking international shipping. But they have not agreed to stop firing at Israel, and this is an obvious attempt to drive a wedge in between the two allies.

(Day 578) Swords of Iron – “Judgment”

Chaim starts by talking about Israel’s retaliatory strike against the Houthi-controlled international airport in Yemen, following the Houthi-launched ballistic missile which impacted near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. This came after the Israeli Air Force launched strikes on the Hodeidah seaport on the coast of Yemen. Both the sea and air ports were crucial to maintaining the Houthi’s economy and warmaking capacity, but they’ve lost them now because they made some bad decisions about attacking Israel.

(Day 577) Swords of Iron – “Operation Gideons Chariots”

Chaim starts by talking about 60,000 reservists who have been mobilized, some for the 3rd or 4th tour of duty in this war, to carry out what the IDF is calling “Operation Gideon’s Chariots.” This will be an operation to take and hold territory in the Gaza Strip, clearing it of Hamas activity and making sure the remaining hostages are released. Chaim acknowledges that this is very hard, but he also says that it’s what’s necessary for the restoration of security in Israel.