Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Trump, Netanyahu Work Behind Closed Doors on Iran, Gaza Solutions; Deadly Ambush Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers - CBN News

 

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President Donald Trump, left, meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump, Netanyahu Work Behind Closed Doors on Iran, Gaza Solutions; Deadly Ambush Kills 5 Israeli Soldiers

JERUSALEM, Israel – From high-level diplomacy in Washington to deadly fighting on the ground in Gaza, this week's events are dramatically affecting the future of the Middle East.


Monday night's working dinner in Washington was one of the most important of the second Trump administration, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the president behind closed doors.

Netanyahu presented Trump with a formal nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his role in the Abraham Accords and ongoing efforts to bring stability to the region.


Trump commented on the possibility of a new round of talks with Iran. He stated, "We have scheduled Iran talks, and they want to talk. They took a big drubbing. I should have said, 'What's the purpose of talking?' It's been knocked out and knocked out completely. But they've requested a meeting, and I'm going to go to a meeting. And if we can put something down on paper, that will be fine. It'll be good. I think they've gained a lot of respect for us."


Trump added, "I think they've gained a lot of respect for Israel also."

The president's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is heading to Doha, where hostage negotiators are gaining momentum. Officials say the goal is to strike a deal by week's end.


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However, in Gaza, the war continues to take a heavy toll.

Overnight, five Israeli soldiers were killed and fourteen were wounded during a ground operation in Beit Hanoun. A roadside bomb hit troops moving on foot, and as rescue teams arrived, the unit came under coordinated enemy fire. It was one of the deadliest incidents for the Israel Defense Forces in recent weeks.


Israel says Hamas now controls just 20 percent of Gaza, mostly in Rafah and parts of the central strip.

And despite the fighting, Netanyahu says Israel is working on options to allow Gazans to relocate voluntarily to third countries.


"If people want to stay, they can stay," he declared. But if they want to leave, they should be able to leave. It shouldn't be, you know, a prison. It should be an open place and give people free choice.


The prime minister continued, "We're working with the United States very closely about finding countries that will seek to realize what they always say: that they want to give the Palestinians a better future."


Meanwhile, in the Red Sea, the Houthis have launched a second missile strike in two days on commercial ships, despite retaliatory attacks by Israel.

As fighting continues, all eyes are on Washington for signs of a breakthrough toward a possible ceasefire.


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Thursday, July 3, 2025

What is Israel's greatest achievement in the nearly two-year campaign, especially against Iran? By Hannanel Aviv


What is Israel's greatest achievement in the nearly two-year campaign, 
especially against Iran? By Hannanel Aviv

Many in Israel consider the military achievements – primarily the attacks on Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile program, and perhaps the subsequent diplomatic successes – as the greatest accomplishments Israel has achieved so far in the campaign. However, there is one achievement that has remained underlined, not in the form of a decisive victory, but rather in the form of weakening and dismantling the unity within the Muslim nation. Allow me to explain.

Hamas, which formed part of the Shiite axis established by the Iranian regime, launched an uncoordinated attack on Israel, hoping that after their significant success, other Iranian proxy would join them and hit Israel hard within hours. This would include an invasion by Hezbollah terrorists, Shiite militia and pro-Iranian troops in Iraq and Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, backed by missiles and suicide drones, from all powers - led by Hezbollam - and, of course, Iran itself, launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and suicide Drones to paralyze Israel. This would allow the other forces to conquer large parts of Israeli territory, expecting a unification of forces in the Islamic and Arab world to ultimately destroy Israel. That didn't happen.

Hezbollah stepped into a support role only a day later and launched rockets and suicide drones daily as support, not as a large-scale war. Same gold for the Houthis and militias, who offered support instead of waging war. Iran did not intervene or provide military assistance from its territory until the war hit its personnel directly. Thus, the unity of the battle was lost from the very first phase, allowing Israel time to attack terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, later attack Hezbollah and the Houthis, and finally Iran itself. 

Consequently, the alliance Iran had created by a strangling on Israel, along with a coalition of interests with sunni groups such as Hamas, was shattered. This axe collapsed and failed to execute her plan to destroy Israel. Until October 6, there was a united ash – albeit an almost impossible alliance of Sunniites and Shiites – but the purpose was clear and it worked toward that moment of truth.

Consequently, Israel issued a crushing blow to Hezbollah and Iran did not interfere or provide military support from its territory, with the exception of one retaliatory strike following the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, which also killed an Iranian general. Iran then lost its land bridge for transferring weapons from Iran directly to Hezbollah in Lebanon via the Assad regime, which collapsed after Iran and its powers failed to provide military support on the ground. 

This is how another important link in the Shiite axis broke out and Iran lost more of its power, creating air capability to approach Iran and prepare for widespread attacks without air defense obstacles or the involvement of its proxy against Israel.

The axe failed to achieve its goal to destroy Israel. All of his handlers were weakened and are now working on their own survival. After the campaign against Iran, Iran is now facing its own problems. As a result of this, there is no longer an Islamic unity under the Shiite axis. Essentially, the greatest existential threat to Israel is not the nuclear threat, but rather a united Muslim front with the sole aim of destroying the state of Israel.

The idea of an Islamic caliphate is also a unifying concept, which acts as a magnet for the Muslim nation worldwide to unite under this caliphate and its purpose. This idea has several advocates in the Muslim nation, and as a result of the campaign, another advocate emerged in the form of al-Julani, the President of Syria. In the Arab world there has been no unity under pan-Arabism for many years. Now, after the significant achievements in the campaign against the Shiite axis, there is no pan-Islamism either. The Islamic and Arab world are not united; Everyone is busy in his own bubble.

In my opinion, this is the greatest achievement Israel has achieved in this nearly two-year campaign.

Indeed, the other achievements are important and crucial, but this is a long-term achievement that dismantles the unity Iran has built over many years and instills fear in every Arab state that seeks to destroy Israel. Any state that wants to wage war without Islamic and Arab unity significantly increases its chances of failure and only faces Israel without such unity. Every state is now asking itself, "Who will be on my side?" "after it has been proven that Iran was not behind Assad, Hezbollah, Hamas or the Shiite militias in Iraq.

Hannanel Aviv

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Moment America Sealed it's Fate - Jeremy Gimpel: The Land of Israel Fellowship


June 23, 2025

Israel is under siege—from Gaza to Lebanon, from the Houthis in Yemen to jihadists within our own borders. And now, we've confronted our greatest threat yet: Iran. What happened next was nothing short of miraculous. In just 25 hours, Israel established dominance. Then came the unthinkable—a historic U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. Not a single Israeli was killed in Iran’s retaliation. Even direct missile hits landed in empty buildings. Over 1,000 attack drones missed their targets. This video reveals the spiritual dimension of the war—a divine thread woven through headlines and explosions. We’ll explore the connection to this week's Torah portion (Shlach), the hidden meaning behind the Hebrew word mimenu, and how this moment is reshaping the Middle East and the future of the world. ✨ This is more than geopolitics. It’s prophecy unfolding. 🔹 Watch now and open your eyes to the miracle that is Israel. 🔹 Stand with Israel. Stand with God. Join our Exclusive LIVE online Israel/Torah Gatherings: https://thelandofisrael.com/membership/ If you liked this video, don't forget to hit the subscribe button: ‪ @thelandofisrael FB:   / thelandofisraelcom   X: https://x.com/thelandofisrael

 

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Update (Day 619) Swords of Iron - “Remember We Didn’t Start This”