Update 11 May 2023, Tel Aviv: Second rash of missiles just fired this afternoon:
Second day of Attacks: Red Alert phone app reported rockets launched at Israeli towns and cities before sunset on May 11, 2023
10 May 2023, Tel Aviv: Israel Defense Forces recently surgically killed three top leaders of Iran-backed Islamic Jihad, an organization in Gaza that competes against Hamas for warfare and governance. Rather than respond against Israeli military targets, as is permissible by law, Gaza armies have instead fired missiles at civilian “soft targets” in population centers such as Ashkelon, Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, and Bat Yam.
At left, Gaza fires many missiles simultaneously at Israeli civilians in an attempt to overwhelm the Iron Dome. At right, Iron Dome Israeli defense system launches and strikes Gaza missiles in mid-air. Photo: Israel Today, 11 May 2023, front page.
5 May 2023, Israel: In Nablus, about 20 minutes from here, the terrorist who murdered members of the Dee family while driving to their Pessach (Passover) vacation site, was apprehended by Israeli security forces. He resisted arrest, initiated combat against the Israelis, and was eliminated in the process.
Palestinians in Nablus claim that these (pictured below) are Israeli undercover agents who apprehended the terrorist in the PA-controlled town of Nablus (aka Shechem, the burial place of Joseph):
“The undercover [agents who found the terrorist -ed.], according to the Palestinians’ claim.” Israel Today – 5 May 2023 pg 1.
The front-page headline: “In the heart of the terrorist nest: The account is closed.”
“The elimination in Nablus is a testament to the ability of security forces – and so the situation in Judea and Samaria has been the most explosive for 20 years.” Israel Today – 5 May 2023 pg 1.
Pictured below: This terrorist had killed these women who were driving north on Highway 90. The Dee family, who are dual British-Israeli citizens, was in a 2-car convoy towards their Pessach vacation spot in the north:
“Killer was eliminated. The late Di family members.” Israel Today – 5 May 2023 pg 1.
Father in Heaven, we pray in Y’shua’s name that You comfort and provide for the Dee family in their time of mourning.
3 May 2023 Update: Ok now we know the reason. A convicted terrorist committed suicide in Israeli prison and the Arabs blame Israel. However, it is clear that the “administrative detention” is criticized internationally.
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2 May 2023, Israel: Out of the blue, at least six rocket attacks against Jewish civilians in Israel:
24 April, 2023, Israel: Have you ever made yourself vulnerable, to share your struggle with another, only to have them say “Well, you think THAT’s bad…” You’re not alone. I’ve experience the same thing often, when I’ve expressed what are the needs. This kind of response also seems to belittle the need, as if I ought to feel guilty for bringing it up.
Whenever I speak of a need, my request is that people will pray about it. It’s never for manipulation: “Not under compulsion,” 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Today, one of JTOD’s monthly Partners sent me the below article, to encourage me. I’m so thankful that they show the time and care to understand my challenges and heartbreaks in this work.
It’s such a blessing, that I decided to feature it as a special insert below: “Don’t Tread on My Suffering,” from sufferwell.org:
24 April, 2023, Israel: Two articles: Peaceful demonstrations, and what American Jews think of Israel protecting its citizens by law. First, a brief summary with excerpts from both articles; full articles below the fold.
Day of Remembrance ’23: Sunset 24 April until Sunset 25 April.
Independence Day ’23: Sunset 25 April until Sunset 26 April.
Sixteen consecutive saturday nights of demonstrations in Tel Aviv and other Israeli Jewish cities, and the world is wondering what is happening over here. Mind you, these demonstrations are peaceful, a bunch of flag-wavers, and it’s having an effect. The Israeli politicians know that they cannot just ignore it, and they have made adjustments to their plans.
Why haven’t the Palestinians, with their list of grievances, turned to peaceful demonstrations? Worse yet, why doesn’t the world demand they do so?
Excerpt from “Change through non-violence.” Jerusalem Post, 24 April 2023 pg 9.
Certain powerful American organizations seem to have such a problem with Israel enforcing its laws against terrorists, that they have lobbied for HR 2590 – a bill by Rep. Betty McCollum which would officially criticize and sanction Israel for exercising its laws against terrorists in Israel. So – when Jews are attacked by antisemites in the USA – it’s fine for the police to arrest them. But when antisemites attack Jews in Israel – that must be sanctioned. Who are these organizations? “Americans for Peace Now” (that’s the Quakers), and “J Street,” (that’s Jews).
19 April 2023, Israel: Iran recently reconciled with Saudi Arabia, and feels confident with its rising regional power base. Two religious Jewish men, age 48 and 50, were shot in their car in Jerusalem while returning home from morning prayers.
Jerusalem Post, 19 April 2023 pg 1.
In a tweet, Israeli Opposition Leader, Yair Lapid wrote: “Two Jews were shot in Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day just because they were Jews. Security forces will get the shooter and bring him to justice. This is the reason we have a state, we have the IDF and the Jews have the ability and power to protect themselves. I wish a speedy recovery to those wounded.”
18 April 2023, Israel: The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has clear, strong, language which shows that civilians cannot be considered militants for spurious reasons. This is a hot topic now, as Israel’s opponents have argued that the Dee sisters and their mother were armed, dangerous, and involved in military aggression. They were murdered while driving to a family vacation. This was during Pessach (Passover) in 2023. So today let’s take a look at an analysis of the relevant portions of the International Humanitarian Law.
18 April 2023: Each year, the 27th of Nisan on the Jewish (Hillel II) calendar, marks the remembrance of the Shoah (Holocaust) in Israel. As such, at sunset yesterday, restaurants marked the start of the day of remembrance by closing their doors early.* This tradition makes it difficult for anyone to be seen in public in a celebratory mood on the eve of such a sober day. In addition, in the morning at 10 am, the air raid sirens blast for 2 minutes all around the country, as people stop what their doing to stand in silence in remembrance. Think of it as a moment of silence, without the silence. Cars also pull over on the highways while drivers soberly stand on the roadside.
Below are excerpts of two articles on this subject.
Jerusalem Post, 18 April 2023 pg 9.
Jerusalem Post, 18 April 2023 pg 9.
And yeah – I realize that many countries don’t use air raid sirens anymore. Israel still uses them at unpredictable times during rocket attacks, and also at predictable times, such as 10 am every 27th of Nisan, for example.
* Hebrew days traditionally begin and end at sunset rather than midnight, for as Genesis 1:5+ wrote, “evening and morning were the first day.” Thus, Shoah Remembrance day 2023 began on 17th April towards the end of the day, at sunset.
Continue to pray, as Israel’s Shoah Survivors are an important part of society.
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13 April 2023: A source with ties to Iran’s religious leadership said: “The quake was a sad disaster but at the same time it was God’s help to us to help our brothers in Syria in their fight against their enemies. Loads of weapons were sent to Syria immediately.”
Jerusalem Post, 13 April 2023 pg 1.
So, Iranians cynically use the UN aid system against the UN.
Israel responded with surgical attacks against targets, such as a specific weapons truck in a convoy of aid trucks.
