I'm heading to Israel for my fourth visit since October 7th, and the fifth in the past year. I am going to write about the war and also to tour Israel's unique water infrastructure, from which we in California and the U.S. can learn.
I have been very worried, as many Jews have, about the fate of Israel -- under pressure from the U.S.; under attack from Hamas and Hezbollah; and once again facing internal divisions over political leadership and religious matters.
But once one steps on the El Al plane, you feel that you are already in Israel, and that Israel is strong. I am sitting between a young tech worker who had to postpone his wedding after October 7, when he had to join his reserve unit; and on the other side, a pregnant religious woman who is touring the world helping Jewish women connect to their faith. I savor the conversations in Hebrew; I see the smiles, and the hostage tags; I know that this people will not be defeated.
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.
SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)
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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