Israel’s Problem: Horowitz Op Ed

Early on David Horowitz points out how his family escaped German for London in 1937, and how that safe haven has changed since:

The situation is dire, but not (yet) like 1930’s Germany:

In conclusion:

The full article is well worth a read.

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Source:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-world-is-turning-dangerous-for-jews-again-israel-has-to-get-its-house-in-order/



Thousand Days Since Oct 7 is Tisha b’Av 2026

When such coincidences occur, the Father in heaven, Creator of all, is saying: “Doesn’t anyone have any questions about this concurrence? Does anyone want relationship with Me? Is anyone curious about My power, My plans, My love for you?”

Tisha B’Av 2026 begins at sundown on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, July 23, 2026.  Observed on the 9th of Av in the Hebrew year 5786, this solemn fast day commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. 

Key aspects of the observance include:

  • Significance: Regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, it marks major tragedies including the Temple destructions, the exile of the ten tribes, and other calamities. 

  • Prohibitions: Observers refrain from eating, drinking, washing, applying lotions, wearing leather shoes, and marital relations for approximately 25 hours. 

  • Customs: The day involves reading the Book of Lamentations (Eichah), sitting on low stools or the floor, and wearing white to symbolize mourning.

  • Context: Tisha B’Av concludes the “Three Weeks” of mourning, which begin on the 17th of Tammuz. 

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1000 days since Oct 7

July 2, 2026 marks the 1,000th day since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. This milestone has triggered widespread memorials, protests, and strategic reassessments across the country. 

Commemorations and Protests

  • October Council organized nationwide events starting at 6:29 a.m., the exact time the attacks began, with a minute of silence at 10:00 a.m.

  • Demonstrators gathered at over 50 locations, including outside the Knesset and homes of coalition leaders, demanding accountability and a state commission of inquiry. 

  • Slogans such as “1,000 days, 2,000 dead”highlighted calls for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation, citing government failure. 

Recovery and Military Assessment

  • The Tekuma Administration reported over 1,000 projects completed in the Gaza border region, with 92% of displaced residents returning and the population reaching 65,000. 

  • Four remaining communities (Holit, Kfar Aza, Be’eri, Nir Oz) are scheduled to return between 2026 and 2027. 

  • IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated the military is at a “significant and strategic crossroads,” marking 1,000 days of continuous combat since the invasion. 

When such times meet together at a crossroads – surely The Creator has enclosed a message within. When people turn to Him to ask, this could be a new step in the relationship.

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Sources:

https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/tisha-bav-2026

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901174

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-chief-marks-1000-days-since-oct-7-were-at-a-significant-and-strategic-crossroads/

Gaza border communities attract 5,000 new residents amid post-Oct. 7 rehabilitation:
https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-border-communities-attract-5000-new-residents-amid-post-oct-7-rehabilitation/


Ex-student murders his rabbi; plus Arab gangland killings this morning

Pictured below, the main suspect, a man in his 20s, during his arrest after Rabbi Guetta’s killing, while sleeping in his bed in Netanya.  Very sad that the National Security minister Itamar Ben Gvir, in charge of police, made mention of this tragedy, without a word about the Arab gangland killings (among Arab Israeli citizens) which occurred in the same hour:

Photo’d on 1 July 2026 at Times of Israel.

 

Gang killings are common in the situation with Arab Israeli gang warfare (Arab on Arab) and truly this is a nuanced and challenging situation.  Arab Israeli police would be perhaps best suited for dealing with that, rather than Jewish Israeli police; However the stabbing of the rabbi probably amounts to a mental illness case.

At any rate, continue to pray for peace in Israel and comfort for the families affected.

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Source:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-killed-in-under-an-hour-including-a-well-known-rabbi-as-violent-crime-surges/

Houthis rearm during ceasefire; Some journalists in Gaza were militants

The CPJ claims they couldn’t really know; but the headlines were already on fire with “Israel” kils innocent journalists. Then, two or three years after it was obvious to the rest of us that some of them were fake journalists simply to cover up their fighting activities for Hamas or Islamic Jihad:

30 June 2026, pg 1, Jerusalem Post.

For several weeks during the Iran-USA-Israel ceasefire, (a) Hez in Lebanon never quit launching against northern Israel. Meanwhile, (b) Iran-supported Houthis in Yemen have mostly quit firing, apparently they had commands from Iran to focus 100% on rearming:

30 June 2026, pg 1, Jerusalem Post.

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Civilization vs Marxism

Choose Israel and freedom VS Hamas, marxism and tyranny.

• Pesach Wolicki on the changes in South America:

• Melanie Phillips on NYC and the move to infect the USA with Marxism and Islam:

https://nypost.com/2026/06/25/opinion/nycs-black-red-alliance-of-islamism-and-ultra-leftism-wants-us-to-hate-israel-and-america/

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Kennedy: Corona was among the most consequential crimes in human history

Dr. Fauci, now 85, faces a congressional subpoena to answer questions about using his power to get the intelligence community to cover up the Covid origins.

This is one result of the report delivered by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on her final day.

“Maybe some secrets are just too terrible to be told.” – Miranda Devine

Photoed on 2026-06-26 at NY Post.

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Source:

https://nypost.com/2026/06/21/opinion/the-anthony-fauci-covid-19-origins-cover-up-runs-deep-into-our-intelligence-community/


UN still tries to deny the Oct 7 and hostage rapes–So, this rape victim spoke up right in the UN Security Council

Hillel Neuer of UN Watch knew that Reem Alsalam, of Jordan, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women, only shows up one day per year for debate.  So on that day he brought Ilana Gritzewsky to confront Alsalam personally in the UN session.
In 2025, Alsalam contradicted the UN’s own 2024 report. So this week, former hostage lana Gritzewsky testified in the UN Human Rights council to bravely tell of her own rapes during captivity.

Photographed at Times of Israel on 25 June, 2026.
Photographed at Times of Israel on 25 June, 2026.

They can try to lie and cover up their lies, but the truth will eventually come out.

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Sources:
https://unwatch.org/former-hostage-confronts-u-n-expert-who-denied-sexual-violence-against-israelis/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-to-un-official-who-doubted-oct-7-rape-i-am-living-proof-of-hamas-sexual-violence/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-official-for-violence-against-women-falsely-claims-no-independent-probe-found-oct-7-rape/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-finds-evidence-of-rape-on-oct-7-and-after-israel-they-tried-to-downplay-issue/

https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-violence-against-women