Update (Day 911) Swords of Iron-Lion’s Roar “Reliving Passover Victory”

What does Passover look like in 2026?

Even today, anti-Semitism persists. It’s no longer from the Pharaoh of Egypt, but it can take the form of a cluster munition—a warhead exploding over one of our largest cities, Tel Aviv. It’s astonishing to witness the normalization of these war crimes carried out by Iran, the IRGC, and their affiliates: Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. It’s almost unbelievable.

In 2026, we have some of the best air defense systems and bomb shelters. I remember a time when we had neither. Now, massive numbers of people can take shelter, preventing the casualties our enemies hope for.

Attacks still occur, like in Riyadh, where half of the U.S. embassy was destroyed in an Iranian strike, though fortunately without casualties. Meanwhile, our air forces, alongside allies like the United States, are dismantling terrorist infrastructure in places like Tabreze, Iran, striking missile launchers and firepower arrays before they can be used.

The precision of these strikes is remarkable.

Passover reminds us of freedom. The story of Exodus shows that free people defend themselves and their values. We take action against chemical factories or bombardments wherever they occur because freedom compels us. For instance, we recently targeted a petrochemical complex in Ahwaz, Iran, responsible for 70% of their gasoline production—striking at the heart of their economy.

Similar strikes have hit Beirut, Tyre, and Sidon, with prior evacuations to minimize civilian harm. We will not allow terrorists to build weapons against us.

I think of Exodus 15, the Song of Moses: “I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously… The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.”

This song celebrates victory, reminding us that God’s power over our enemies is enduring. Pharaoh’s chariots sank, the depths covered them, and the Lord’s right hand dashed them to pieces. Today, as we reflect on Passover, we relive that triumph and that enduring victory.