Update (Day 914) Swords of Iron-Lion’s Roar “Dead-Line”

I know these have been incredibly difficult times—for Israel and for Jewish people everywhere—but victory may be closer than we think. A new Middle East could emerge very soon.

And speaking of “astronomical,” while missions like Artemis II break records, pushing farther from Earth than ever before, we’re facing challenges just as immense here. The head of what many call the “Octopus of Jihad” now faces a deadline—8:00 p.m. Eastern Time tonight. President Trump has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, there will be devastating retaliation from the United States and its allies.

There are reports of negotiations and back channels, but Israel and its regional partners are prepared for the worst. A decision must be made: the Strait must reopen. In my view, the regime itself must surrender.

Questions remain about the current Supreme Leader. Reports suggest the son of the previous Ayatollah, who now holds the position, was severely injured and is now unconscious, possibly unable to participate in decision-making. If true, this signals further instability within the regime.

Meanwhile, violence is spreading beyond Israel. In Istanbul, a shooting near the Israeli consulate left three dead. Here at home, explosions continue—cars overturned, infrastructure damaged, and communities shaken. Still, we remain strong.

Rescue teams are working nonstop as rockets strike areas like Nahariya. Friends of mine are digging through rubble right now. This is why efforts to train rescue dogs are so critical—they can detect survivors beneath debris faster than any technology. In these moments, every second matters.

In central Israel, entire neighborhoods have been hit—Ramat Hasharon, Rosh HaAyin, and nearby areas.

In the north, fighting against Hezbollah continues. Golani brigades have destroyed hundreds of terrorist infrastructures, including weapons depots, booby-trapped buildings, and underground tunnels, while eliminating dozens of militants.

There is also mounting international pressure. A global coalition has demanded that Hamas fully demilitarize by the end of this week in exchange for a six-month ceasefire. This would include surrendering weapons and providing maps of their tunnel networks. Whether they comply remains highly uncertain.

Yet even now, I believe the miracles of Passover are not over.

Just as God preserved our people through the plagues and Pharaoh’s wrath, He sustains us today.

As Moses said in Exodus 33:15: “If Your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.”

And as Nahum reminds us: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him.”