The horrific rocket attack by Hezbollah against Israel on Saturday, which killed 12 innocent children in the Druze Arab town of Madjal Shams, has prompted Israel to vow a response. But whether it is "big" or "small" remains to be seen.
"Big" equals "all-out war" (to borrow a phrase from foreign minister Israel Katz) against Hezbollah, applying the full power of the IDF to drive the Iran-backed militia out of southern Lebanon, with heavy casualties likely on both sides.
"Small" equals hitting Hezbollah targets, and perhaps even some Hezbollah-linked targets in Beirut, without triggering the full-scale conflict that many fear could devastate the region (and that others hope would resolve the situation).
Different Israeli voices have hinted in different directions. I don't believe that Israel will go for anything "big" without the full backing of the U.S., which it is not going to get from Biden, and which it is more likely to get from Trump.
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.
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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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