Update (Day 935) Swords of Iron-Lion’s Roar “Boom”

Even now, missiles from Hezbollah are targeting northern communities like Misgav. I have friends there—this is unacceptable. Thankfully, our defenses—the Iron Dome, Arrow systems, and Iron Beam—are intercepting many of them. But let’s be clear: we have to deal with Hezbollah. This is happening during a so-called ceasefire. It’s a joke.

We’ve seen their attacks—suicide drones targeting our soldiers. In response, forces entered areas like Qanara and uncovered a massive Hezbollah tunnel system packed with equipment. Its destruction triggered blasts strong enough to set off earthquake alerts across the Galilee. Lebanese media is reporting it—it’s significant.

But we can’t live like this—sirens constantly sounding, “Tzeva Adom,” missiles incoming. No society can function under that. This is why action is necessary.

The situation is complicated. Israel isn’t technically at war with Lebanon—but Hezbollah operates within Lebanon’s system. That’s the challenge: how do you separate the state from a terrorist group embedded within it? It’s similar to the dilemma with Hamas in Gaza.

Meanwhile, the threat is real and evolving. Hezbollah is learning from the Ukraine war—deploying advanced drones, sometimes even wire-guided. Soldiers have seconds to react. Just recently, one was severely wounded, and another killed after a near-hit on a rescue helicopter.

Despite this, progress is being made. Over 1,000 Hezbollah infrastructure sites have been dismantled. Still, it all traces back to Iran—the “head of the octopus.” The U.S. now warns of a “no war, no deal” stalemate with Iran, raising concerns about a prolonged conflict.

At the same time, tensions are rising globally—Ukraine has even questioned Israel over alleged grain transfers involving Russian ships in Haifa. Whether accurate or not, it shows how complex the geopolitical picture has become.

Inside Israel, operations continue in Judea and Samaria—uncovering weapons, explosives, and terror networks. The reality is clear: vigilance is required everywhere.

But history reminds us—this is not new.

In 2 Kings 3:22, when Israel faced the Moabites, God provided water in the desert. When the sun hit it, it looked like blood. The enemy thought Israel had fallen and rushed in—only to be defeated.

Time and again, those who rise against Israel make the same mistake. And time and again—they learn—it’s a bad idea.