On the growing uncertainty in Jerusalem over possible American decisions in the conflict with Iran, and Israel’s preparations for a renewed military escalation in the coming days.
Conflict
The Israeli envoy in Washington told JNS that he thinks that “the shared interest in freeing that country from Hezbollah is ultimately going to win the day.”
The remarks by the US ambassador highlight a growing realization that disarming Hamas will likely be left to Israel as the terror group reasserts control in half of Gaza.
A new report by the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 Crimes Against Women and Children documents in devastating detail how sexual violence became part of Hamas’s strategy of terror.
93–0: The Knesset unanimously passed a law establishing a special tribunal for the perpetrators of October 7, 2023. Justice Minister Levin called it the most important moment of the current Knesset.
The EU has approved sanctions against Israeli citizens in Judea and Samaria — in the same motion targeting Hamas officials. Netanyahu, Sa’ar and Ben Gvir responded with sharp criticism.
Despite the ceasefire: A 47-year-old reservist from Petah Tikva was killed by a kamikaze drone on Israeli territory — the 943rd fallen soldier since the start of the war.
American forces have redirected 61 commercial vessels and disabled four others to ensure compliance, choking oil exports under Trump’s “Operation Economic Fury.”
Israel fears a bad Iran deal
Israel’s Security Cabinet discusses Trump’s reluctance, major gaps in the negotiations, and concern over billions for Tehran.
