Iranian regime prepares for new war as Israel reportedly threatens Hezbollah to stay out  

Trump about possible new fighting: ‘We’re going to see’

Hanan Lischinsky | All Israel News | Published: October 13, 2026

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Against the background of numerous reports in recent weeks suggesting all parties are preparing for the possibility of new fighting between Israel and the U.S. against the Iranian regime, U.S. President Donald Trump wouldn’t rule out military action on Monday.

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Rubio Omits Jerusalem From Western Civilization and Fails to Mention Islamic Jihad  

Janet Levy: This looks like submission, the synonym of Islam

Rubio and the Islamic West

Diana West | Oct 12, 2026

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I am wondering when someone will point out that the Secretary of State, with multiple cameras recording his Major Address on “The West,” with the Parthenon and Acropolis lit up like a real sound stage behind him, made an error.

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France, West, Under Fire: ‘Their Goal is to Dismantle Us’  

PELONI:  Listen to what the Left is planning for the West.  They aren’t being subtle about their devotion to radicalized transformations of the West, far from it actually.

Paul Schnee:  Highly alarming

by Guy Millière  •  Gatestone Institute  • October 13, 2026 at 6:00 am

The founder and leader of France Unbowed, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is a Trotskyist who, already in his youth, embraced the concept of “permanent revolution”. Over the years he has made no secret of his desire for a radical transformation of France. He supports the Islamization of the country and advocates a “great replacement” of the native French population with a new demographic from the Muslim world that would constitute what he calls the “new France.” Pictures: Mélenchon speaks at a campaign rally.  Screengrab via Youtube.

  • The founder and leader of France Unbowed, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is a Trotskyist who, already in his youth, embraced the concept of “permanent revolution”.

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Metallica’s James Hetfield Slams Political Preaching at Concerts  

PELONI:  It is interesting that Metallica has been at the forefront of the music industry for the past few decades and they have made a point of consistently focusing their commentary on their music rather than allowing their popularity to be pirated towards supporting political ventures such as has been done with many other music icons such as Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen.  So it should surprise no one that they would not only not allow their venues to be manipulated to support the River to the Sea crowd, but that they would actually make a statement that their music would not be transformed into a similar vehicle for political divisions as is becoming popular with others.

Metallica’s James Hetfield rejects political preaching at concerts. Here’s why the band’s history of defying the Israel boycott makes it even better.

By | Honest Reporting | October 13, 2026

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With the likes of rapper Macklemore and country singer Zach Bryan making the news in recent weeks due to their Free Palestining, it’s refreshing to see a major musician taking a decidedly different approach.

And not just any musician.

We’re talking about James Hetfield, frontman of Metallica, one of the most popular and successful bands in the world – and arguably the biggest heavy metal band of all time.

During a concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas on October 10, Hetfield made it abundantly clear that fans attending Metallica concerts shouldn’t expect political lectures, virtue signaling, or attempts to tell them what to think.

Just good old-fashioned love, energy, and heavy music.

But not before taking a swipe at those so-called “entertainers” who apparently believe their audiences paid good money to hear their political opinions.

Metallica also has a history in Israel, having played here three times: in 1993, 1999, and 2010. That last show, at Ramat Gan Stadium on May 22, 2010, came at a time when Israel haters were pressing them to skip Israel. Metallica played anyway.

Perhaps the “Free Palestine” entertainers should take a lesson from Metallica.

Nothing Else Matters – except the music.


David Lange is a highly respected Middle East commentator and Israel advocate with over two decades experience in the field. A former law graduate, oil industry professional and hi-tech manager, David transitioned full time into Israel advocacy when he founded Israellycool Israel Advocacy (RA) in 2020. His focus is on a more proactive approach to countering online hate and disinformation.

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Muslim pharmacy student in East Jerusalem plotted jihad massacre of ‘a lot of Jews’ using poison  

PELONI:  This was a profoundly disturbing story, highlighting not only the fact that the enemy is inside the wire, but also what the consequences of such a fact might hold.

By | October 11, 2026

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Jihad poisoning plots are not new. Al-Qaeda has long considered the contamination of food as a jihad mass murder tactic. And in 2017, the Islamic State called on Muslims to poison food in Western supermarkets

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New Initiative to Identify Antisemitism Being Weaponized by US Aversaries.  

PELONI:  This is a very important undertaking by the Hudson Institute’s Mike Doran.  Jew Hatred is being used to undermine Western society, Western values and Western alliances.  Piggy-backing on the prevalent undercurrents of Jew Hatred which already exists within Western society, Western adversaries are finding themselves at an ever increasing advantage as they use the most ancient and yet most baseless of prejudices in the West to unravel the most relevant aspects of the West.  Focusing on how this is being achieved and working towards ending it would be a very great advantage in the war for the survival of the Western world.

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Arabs Tried To SCARE Ben Gvir Off The Temple Mount, He DIDN’T Listen!  

PELONI:  Yishai Fleisher offers some important context to Min. Itamar Ben-Gvir‘s many outrageous statements for which he has been chastised by friends and foes of Israel.  He argues that we should understand that this is similar to the crocadile moat surrounding the prisons containing the terrorists.  Frankly, I always thought the crocadile law was off based and silly as there were no attempted escapes from the prisons and certainly no actual escapes from the prisons, but Fleisher explains the purpose in this and other statements and gestures made by Ben-Gvir which receive significant criticisms reflect the fact that he is not speaking or addressing the West.  Instead of mollycoddling Western sentiments, these statements and actions are directed at the East, at threatening and managing the threat which exists from would be terrorists and regional enemies.  Much more to be gained in this short 12 minute video.

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The Ilhan Omar Raid: Everything You Need to Know Right Now  

PELONI:  The recent revelation of Ilhan Omar being implicated in the Somali fraud in Minnesota came at the end of a long list of fraud implications being raised against Omar.  From marriage fraud to immigration fraud to tax fraud, the list of charges which have been leveled at Omar has been neither short nor immaterial, and yet it is only now being investigated.  The effort to protect Omar from being sanctioned within the Congress with bipartisan support has always been a troubling issue to reflect upon.  Despite this fact, it was a Washington DC judge who authorized the current warrant on this case, which, as Collins explains, suggests a rather strong basis likely exists for the warrant.

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Fatah official calls two-state solution a ‘trap’ to bring about Israel’s disappearance  

PELONI:  Fatah remains so confident of Western support for their shell game of Jew slaughter that they arrogantly explain their intent of gaining greater advantages towards achieving ever greater slaughter of the Jews and Israel’s destruction thru its role-playing interest in Western led faux peace negotiations.  Or course, after a century of repeated attempts to leave the Jews with an ever shrinking Jewish home which only ever leads to more dead Jews amid Arab intentions of conquering “From the River to the Sea”, how could this confession actually surprise anyone…  Peace is not the goal which should be the focus of ongoing negotiations.  Instead, survival and security is what should be the paramount endeavor, for any nation, but certainly for one which has suffered so much while trying to appease its enemies at the request (read as demand) of its friends amid a century of war and butchery… The Two State Solution is not the path to peace, it is a path to yet another Hebron Massacre on a nation wide level…

By Vered Weiss | World Israel News | Oct 12, 2026

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A senior Fatah official in Lebanon said the demand for a two-state solution was a “trap” for Israel, arguing that a future Palestinian state could eventually become strong enough to confront Israel and bring about its disappearance.

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9/11 Families and Their Suit Against the Saudis  

PELONI:  The notion that the US govt actively coordinated its efforts to protect the Saudis from being impllicated in the 9/11 attack still stands as one of the most egregious betrayals of Americans.   I have been anxious to see this case play out, as the discovery alone could be quite explosive.

By   | October 10, 2026

September 11 attacks in New York City: View of the World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty.  Photo by National Park Service - Public Domain, LinkSeptember 11 attacks in New York City: View of the World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty.  Photo by National Park Service – Public Domain, Link

In a New York court, the civil suit brought against the Saudi government by 9/11 families is proceeding despite the Saudi claim of sovereign immunity. More on the lawsuit can be found here: “Families of 9/11 victims to pack NYC court as Saudi gov’t tries to dodge civil trial: ‘The Kingdom continues to lie,’” by Ben Kochman, New York Post, October 7, 2026:

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Milliband’s lies about Jerusalem betray history  

Had Ed Miliband attended Yom Kippur services late last month, he would have stood alongside millions of Jews worldwide and proclaimed the ancient prayer at the conclusion of Neilah: ‘L’Shanah Haba’ah B’Yerushalayim’-‘Next Year in Jerusalem!’ One city.

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Death, taxes, and vicious anti-Israel statements from the UK’s Foreign Office may pretty much be the only three constants in this world. Nonetheless, there are some lessons to be learned from the latest screed issued by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

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Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? – analysis  

PELONI:  The Houthi war with the Saudis is becoming an increasing focus of non-Saudi actors forming up a complicated array of partners and interested parties complete with contrary interests across four main geographical flashpoints.

This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN | October 11, 2026

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Egyptian technical military teams, including advisors, trainers, and officers, are reportedly preparing for the deployment of troops to Somalia, in the first such move since the signing of a joint military cooperation agreement between the two sides in 2024, The New Arab reported on Friday.

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The Trump-Netanyahu Partnership: The Middle East Gains That Must Not Be Squandered  

by Bassam Tawil  •  Gatestone Institute  •  October 12, 2026 at 5:00 am

President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence participate in an expanded bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (By The White House from Washington, DC - President Trump Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86370136)The question is no longer simply what Washington and Jerusalem have achieved together. It is whether they can turn those achievements into lasting security. Pictured: President Donald J. Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (By The White House, Public Domain, Wikipedia)

  • The Middle East… remains far from stable. Hamas continues to resist disarmament, Iran remains a major threat, and Hezbollah’s armed presence in Lebanon continues to undermine the authority of the Lebanese state. The future of Gaza, including who will govern it and who will control its weapons, stands unresolved.

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Indiana attorney general opens investigations of Hamas-linked CAIR and Students for Justice in Palestine  

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Jihadists always try to find ways to manipulate any infidel system, and often succeed. Following federal crackdowns and legal actions against Palestine Committee-linked groups, former members of those networks formed American Muslims for Palestine (AMP). Go HERE to view the vast network of Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas and Palestinian Networks operating within America, including numerous organizations that were designated unindicted coconspirators in a Hamas jihad terror funding case. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is doing what every responsible Western leader should be doing, given the large amount of irrefutable evidence connecting these entities to the global jihad.

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I’m in an Israel State of Mind — Even Though I Haven’t Been There  

PELONI: This deeply personal reflection by Nikki Goldstein explores the ancient covenant, enduring connection, extraordinary resilience, and hard-won refuge translates the connection with the lands of Israel as being far more than a distant locality on a map: for Jews around the world, it is a home that history could not erase and a an answer to the promise of “Never Again”.  Goldstein explores what it mean to feel at home in a country you’ve never visited – and why that feeling has taken on a sense of urgency for Jews since October 7, Bondi, and the rising tide of antisemitism.

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Yesterday, a man boarded a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying an axe, or a knife (at the time of writing the weapon is not yet confirmed) and a murderous intent. But by the time the passengers had wrestled him to the floor of the cabin, the only thing that had changed in most people’s lives was a headline they scrolled past. Flydubai Flight FZ1073, diverted, the attacker restrained, everyone walked off that plane alive. A good news story, by all accounts.

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People Have NO IDEA What Iran Could Do Before the Midterms!  

PELONI: President Trump’s pledge to hold off on striking Iran until after the U.S. midterm elections has not calmed Tehran, but rather, it has had the effect of encouraging Iranian hardliners to escalate before the election deadline passes. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki examines Iran’s rhetoric and reports to demonstrate growing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and examines the regime’s remaining military capabilities regarding its ability to draw the region back to war in the coming weeks.

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