You could read it between the lines of the articles on Israeli news websites. Last year, before the election in which a coalition of tiny parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu, the journalists were eager to see him go, eager for the big drama.
This year, they were subdued. They seemed to know that their old antagonist would return. Though Bibi's replacements had done all right in government, the country lacked strong leadership. They knew he would win, before he did.
Still, Netanyahu's victory is a shock. It is a comeback story for the ages, the story of a man who beat his persecutors. It will also reduce the instability of the last few years, because he will finally have enough of a majority to govern.
The result was made possible by two factors. 1. The case against him fell apart, and prosecutors and police were exposed for using nefarious methods. 2. His replacements lied to their voters; the details are less important than that fact.
U.S. elections don't ride on the outcomes of Israeli votes. But Netanyahu's victory will give encouragement to Republicans, and it outlines the story arc that Donald Trump himself would like to emulate as he returns to the fight.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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