ARC Israel Updates

Day 241 Swords of Iron – “Ultimatum”

Chaim begins by acknowledging the searing heat in Israel while saying that it won’t stop the IDF from moving forward with the mission of destroying Hamas and restoring security to Israel. He remembers that in the early days of the war, it was the middle of winter and it was very cold, but cold or heat, the mission is paramount.

He also acknowledges a hostage deal that is being pushed by the Biden Administration in the US, but he says that Israel doesn’t want to end the war with Hamas still able to exert political control over Gaza.

However, it’s undeniable that there is American pressure on Israel and that has led to the operation in Rafah being significantly scaled back from what was originally envisioned. Egypt, meanwhile, is preventing the Rafah border crossing from being opened because they’re afraid that if they open it, large numbers of Gazans will flood into Egyptian territory and once they come in, it’ll be very hard to get them out again.

Chaim counts the Omer for day 41 and concludes with Psalms 68:1-4; Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.

Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name Yah, and rejoice before Him.

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(Day 627) Swords of Iron – “Going Ballistic on Beersheva”

Chaim starts by lamenting the destruction in Ber Sheva that was caused by a last-minute Iranian ballistic missile strike just before the cease-fire went into effect. But, he says, he’s glad to live in a country that cares about its citizens and works hard to protect them, even if sometimes the bad guys land a blow. On that note, Chaim gives some details that are known about what happened in Ber Sheva, including the facts that the missile that struck the building was one of a wave that Iran fired and many more lives could have been lost if people had not been in their bomb shelters.

(Day 625) Swords of Iron – “Kaboom!”

Chaim starts by cheering on the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the US has joined the war against Iran’s nuclear program, defending the free world against one of its most dangerous enemies by destroying the Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities.

(Day 619) Swords of Iron – “Remember We Didn’t Start This”

Chaim starts by acknowledging that these are difficult times in Israel, with incoming ballistic missiles and drones, cruise missiles and other weapons. Hundreds of people have been rendered homeless and at least 25 have been killed, while many more have been wounded. Israelis have had to run to their bomb shelters on several occasions over the past five days, and sometimes we have to stay there for extended periods, but it’s very important for us to stay safe.

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