Arlene Kushner | March 2, 2026
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This past Shabbat was Shabbat Zahor. On that Shabbat, we are required to read a specific section from a second scroll, in addition to the regular Torah reading:
Rabbi Jacob Herzog | X | Mar 1, 2026
Rabbi Jacob Herzog. Image via X
* I advise all Jews present in the United Arab Emirates to immediately use their Western passports and exit by land via the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Peloni: The current circumstances provide for an important opportunity to neutralize the Iranian aligned militias in Iraq, thus freeing Iraq from Iran’s control.
Iranian-backed militias have launched a series of drone attacks targeting US bases in Iraq, raising the question: has Iraq become the next frontline in the widening Iran war?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN |
The Iraqi pro-Iranian group Saraya Awliya Al Dam claims responsibility for attacks on a U.S. base near Iraq’s Erbil airport on Mar 1, 2026. Screengrab via Youtube
Iranian-backed militias are targeting US forces in Iraq. The Iranian-linked group Saraya Awliya Al-Dam claimed to have targeted American bases in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq, on March 1. Numerous reports in Erbil said they heard explosions in and around the airport. This appears to be how Iran is seeking to expand the war to Iraq.
Peloni: Israel’s Shield of Light Laser system is now functioning in the field as seen below. This technology gives Israel a clear and substantive advantage over all comers, which represents an important shift in battlefield capabilities, and these capabilities will only grow with time. As Yossi Baum explains, it is impossible to over emphasize the importance of this achievement.
Yossi Baum | X | March 1, 2026
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It is impossible to exaggerate the significance of interception by laser – Israel’s “Magen Or” (“Shield of Light”) system.
Oded J.K. Faran and Walter E. Block
Overhead image of the connection of the Gaza Pier shortly after completion by US military forces on May 16, 2024. Photo by U.S. Central Command Public Affairs – dvidshub.net, Public Domain, Wikipedia
Former president Joe Biden is widely known as a staunch friend and ally of Israel’s. At least in some circles. For example, the AP claims of him that he is a Zionist “in his heart.” Reuters offers this quote of Mr. Biden: “I am a Zionist.” According to NBC News: “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden, who have a long history together, have been plunged into a wartime partnership.” Al Jazeera features a picture of the two of them hugging each other and goes on to say: “’It’s the price of waging a war.’ Those were Joe Biden’s words in late October, when the United States president was asked about civilian casualties in war-stricken Gaza.” NPR maintains: “Biden faces pushback within his own party for his unwavering support of Israel.”
Peloni: I recall more than a decade ago, the brilliant, powerful, and epic speech which PM Netanyahu delivered before the US Congress in opposition to the tragic ruse commonly known as the JCPOA, but which was in fact a full guarantee from the world’s only Superpower that Iran would one day become a member of the club of nuclear nations. My heart grew heavy in the aftermath of that moving speech for, even as the JCPOA failed to be ratified, it came to be given the full effect as if it had been, at least for a time. And yet, across the more than a decade which passed from that day to this, we came to witness the tenacity, determination, and commitment expressed in Bibi’s 2015 speech come to be fully personified in the persons of PM Bibi Netanyahu and Pres. Donald Trump, as they stood firm against the crippling promise that a modern day Haman state would one day wield the influence and capabilities of being a nuclear power. The steadfast rejection by these two men to let this travesty of history come to be has truly fulfilled the prophetic words spoken by PM Netanyahu to Elie Wiesel in 2015 as recalled in the below clip.
Bless you Bibi, you did it!
Screengrab via X
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Peloni: A stirring and honest reflection on how America’s Iranian nemesis was left to grow without restraint for decades, as it mocked American fecklessness. So well described.
Iran’s regime used to brag America was helpless.
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Blast site where Khamenei and dozens of the Iranian leadership were eliminated. Screengrab via X
In June 2025, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told his regime at the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini that Iran’s nuclear program would go on regardless of President Trump. “Our response to the US nonsense is clear: they cannot do a damn thing in this matter.”
Police say missile likely scored direct hit on bomb shelter
| Published: March 1, 2026
First Responders removing bodily remains from a missile strike in Beit Shemesh, Mar 1, 2026. Screengrab via X
An Iranian ballistic missile struck the city of Beit Shemesh in Israel on Sunday, killing nine people and injuring dozens more, including children.
Mudar Zahran | Mar 1, 2026
WHY THE UNITED STATES CANNOT AFFORD TO TREAT JORDAN’S “KING” AS A RELIABLE PARTNER AT CRITICAL TIMES
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* Jordan’s kinglet pocketed $400 million in additional U.S. taxpayer aid that was explicitly designated for one purpose: supporting the Jordanian people in wartime…
The absence of leadership is leading to questions about who might be the real decision maker in Tehran now. One name being mentioned is Ali Larijani. Who is Larijani, and why does he matter?
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN |
Ali Larijani. Photo by Mostafameraji – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikipedia
Peloni: See further detail HERE: Shooter “was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Property of Allah,” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design.”
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Amb. (ret.) Yoram Ettinger | “Second Thought: a U.S.–Israel Initiative” | March 1, 2026
As the current US-led military offensive intensifies against Iran’s ayatollah regime, its strategic rationale has become unmistakable. The theocratic regime in Tehran has evolved into a clear and present danger not only to all US’ allies in the Middle East and Africa, but directly to the US’ homeland and national security.
The Ayatollah regime’s apocalyptic ideology
Unlike any other contemporary power, the Ayatollah regime is guided by an apocalyptic ideology that transcends business/financial logic and diplomatic negotiation. The Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) – who directed and controlled Iran’s anti-US education curriculum, war, terror, drug trafficking, money laundering and despotic conduct – views confrontation with “The Great American Satan” as a sacred commitment rooted in a 1,400-year-old mission to topple all “apostate” (Sunni) regimes, and bring the “infidel” West to submission in a Shiite Islam-dominated society.
Peloni: Pray tell, exactly what might there be to negotiate with the Mullahs? The phrase of the day which should be called to mind in Iran is “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER”, and never “negotiations”. Does anyone remember when the last time Trump mentioned the concept of unconditional surrender? It was in regards to the war with Hamas. While Trump chose to otherwise enter into a negotiated settlement with Hamas whereby these barbarians would agree to surrender, er…, dissolve, er…, disarm, er…, nothing (at least yet)… It is vital that the war in Iran not dissolve into anything related to the coming disaster in Gaza. Indeed, it is important that the Mullahs are forced to do as General Alfred Jodl did at the end of WWII, and sign a document acknowledging their agreement to “UNCONDITIONALLY SURRENDER”. This is how wars are ended, and it is how victory is certified, for the benefit of clarity on behalf of both the victors and the vanquished, both in words and in deeds. It is regrettable that this policy was not pursued by Trump in dealing with Hamas in Gaza, but it should certainly be employed in the war with Iran.
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Peloni: The Iranian people will of course have the final word on who leads them post-Khamenei, but the push should be to have Pahlavi lead his nation towards a better tomorrow, in either a short term or long term position of leadership in Iran. I think this article gives some good background info on some of the more obscure forces and leaders which will be pushing to take Khamenei’s place.
| All Israel News | Published: March 1, 2026
Ali Larijani is an Iranian philosopher, conservative politician and the current chairman of the Parliament of Iran. Larijani was the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 15 August 2005 to 20 October 2007, appointed to the position by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, replacing Hassan Rouhani. Photo by Mostafameraji – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikipedia
After almost half a century at the helm of the Islamic regime in Iran, including 36 years as the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026. Several potential successors were eliminated as well.
Peloni: Gen. Avivi discusses the systematic targeting of the military, policing and political centers in Iran. He also addresses the consequences of Iranian attacks on Sunni nations in the region, as well as the completely different approach to the current war than was employed during the 12 Day War. Among other points which Avivi discusses, he shares an important observation that the US is involved in this war for US interests, and these interests include the change of regimes in Iran.
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