(Day 824) Swords of Iron – “Gaza Technocracy?”

Some people ask me if I feel the war is over—if security has been fully restored. And I answer plainly: have you seen what’s happening? Hamas just fired a missile that nearly hit a hospital. They shot at our troops near Gaza City. They fired on IDF forces searching for tunnels. Does anyone truly believe they would respect a ceasefire? Does anyone believe they speak truth? Of course not. You do not trust terrorists. You do not listen to them or negotiate with them. That is simply reality.

President Trump is advancing what’s being called the Gaza Board of Peace—a proposed multinational, technocratic governing body to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction. Will it work? Only if Hamas is completely removed. Anyone aligned with them must be out. There can be no jihad—no teaching it, no practicing it. The same principle applies in Syria.

There are many questions surrounding Syrian leader al-Sharaa, also known as “al-Jolani”. Was there an assassination attempt on his life, or is that misinformation?

What we do know is that attacks against minorities continue. First the Druze, then Jewish communities, and now warnings that Kurdish communities in Aleppo may be targeted.

Our foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has spoken clearly about this. It appears the current leadership does not fully control the jihadist elements within Syria, many of which Iran is actively empowering.

Meanwhile, Iran is unraveling in real time. Police are joining protesters. Armed civilians are pushing the regime back. This is no longer isolated unrest—it’s sustained, nationwide resistance. Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Iranian Shah, stood at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, prayed to the God of Israel, and called for peace.

His message was clear: those who fire on civilians will be remembered—and held accountable. Those who stand against tyranny will be remembered as heroes and will help shape Iran’s future.

Reports indicate the regime is now using live fire against their own civilians. Streets are blocked by bonfires. The police force is overwhelmed. This has gone on for almost 2 weeks straight. Water cannons, tear gas, bullets—this is desperation.

People ask if Israel and Iran will go to war again. Israel does not want that. We have sensors and radar everywhere. We do not want another 12-day conflict or a single additional missile over our heads. There is no desire for direct confrontation—but we do not trust them. And they say they do not trust us. This is a dangerous powder-keg moment, and Israel is watching and preparing.

Hezbollah, meanwhile, continues to refuse disarmament. They have made that clear. So something has to give.

And here is what will happen: Aliyah will continue. Jewish people will return home.

As Jeremiah 31:12 says, “They will come and sing aloud on the height of Zion… they will be like a well-watered garden.”

God has great plans for this land.

Thank you for standing with us this year.