Whether it's Israeli success on the battlefield, or pressure to free the hostages, or the prospect of a Trump presidency -- the pieces of peace are coming together.
Consider the following news headlines, all from the Times of Israel:
"Report: Netanyahu, security officials agree it’s time to seek ceasefire in Lebanon"
Gallant to troops: Bringing the hostages home is most important mission in Gaza now
"Saudi Arabia hosts meeting of new group pushing for Palestinian state"
I'm not sure what sort of ceasefire, or regional peace deal, this will produce, but here you have Israel looking for a ceasefire from a position of strength in Lebanon; Israel looking for a hostage deal in Gaza, with Hamas destroyed; and Saudi Arabia organizing the Arab world to make demands for the Palestinians.
The pieces are coming together in a complex negotiation that will take some time to work out. But it looks like there may be a deal on the horizon -- and hopefully a good one. Perhaps an early achievement for a Trump presidency?
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.
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