Amid the noise of the sirens and missiles, listen out for that still, small voice.

To understand Israel, you must grasp this: It’s not just about logic, but about the unshakable spirit of a people that stands together in its darkest hours.

Israel responds to Iran’s nuclear threat with Operation Am Ke’Lavi.

I am convinced: Better times are coming. What makes me believe this? Faith and hope—my inner tools. They keep me upright, even when life in this country weighs heavily on us. And there’s something else that sustains me: music.

Meir Ariel, who died in 1999, was a protest singer. His songs often addressed the situation in Israel and remain relevant today. Meir wrote the song “We survived Pharaoh, we will survive this, too.”

Not even the stones could stay silent; they had to cry out against the injustice toward Israel, just as the prophet said they would.

The two-state paradigm, once widely endorsed, is increasingly viewed as untenable given the persistent threats and failures of past negotiations.

“We are still fighting to defend the very right of our people to live in safety and security,” said Danny Danon.

“The person reported as injured has not yet been located,” said Magen David Adom.