(Day 783) Swords of Iron – “Battling Syrian Jihadists”

Chaim starts by describing an anti-terrorist operation that the IDF recently carried out in southern Syria which resulted in a firefight that left six IDF soldiers wounded, but over 20 terrorists were terminated. This is just one indication of the large and growing threat to Israel that is building on the northern border region. Although Syria’s interim President Abu Muhammed Al Jolani was at the White House in a suit and tie recently, it is widely understood that he is not really in full control of what happens in many places inside Syria, and the border region south of Damascus is at best semi-governed. Many terrorist groups are setting up shop there, and Israel has to contend with that issue.

In related news, Iran continues to send money and weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is something the IDF is closely monitoring while preparing contingencies.

Chaim also mentions the shooting attack in Washington DC which left one National Guard soldier dead and another severely wounded. Chaim says that this is an example of how the jihad is slowly but surely coming to America.

In this context, Chaim quotes Psalms 28:7; The Lord is my strength and my shield;

My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. The Lord is their strength, and He is the saving refuge of His anointed.