T. Belman. There is no question in my mind that Israel won’t be content with delivering a message to Hezbollah. Israel is preparing the ground in Lebanon to enable a full scale invasion of South Lebanon with intent of occupying it to the Litani R. In addition, Israel will destroy Hezbollah and its 150,000 missiles and rockets.

The IDF has warned civilians to vacate the area.

By Seth Frantzman | September 22, 2024

The Israeli Air Force conducted numerous air strikes against Hezbollah on September 21 and September 22. The strikes capped a week in which Israel has sought to take the initiative on the northern front against the group. After 11 months and more than 8,000 attacks by the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, Israel has shifted from proportional responses to wide-ranging strikes against Hezbollah’s leadership and rocket launchers.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on September 22 that more than 150 warplanes were used in strikes on Hezbollah in over 40 hours of operations. The IDF eliminated Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil and 15 more of the group’s commanders in a strike on September 20. In the wake of that attack, the IDF increased the tempo of strikes for two days. Hezbollah struggled to respond but eventually found its footing on the morning of September 22, launching its longest-range attack in 11 months, targeting sites and communities east of the Israeli city of Haifa. One rocket landed in Kiryat Bialik north of Haifa, causing damage to a number of apartments and wounding several people.
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By Michael Ordman, VGNI

In the 22nd Sep 24 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

• Overseas doctors share their experiences of volunteering in Israel.
• Positive thinking is scientifically proved to be the best medicine.
• 18,000 multi-ethnic Israeli volunteers fortify the Negev & Galilee.
• Israeli scientists unlock the secret of Eilat’s water-purifying sponges.
• An Israeli bank invests in life-saving battlefield technology.
• Top Israeli singers wow audiences in Israel, USA and Sweden.
• The tomb of King David’s father has been restored – as in the Bible.

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Peloni:  It seems somewhat perplexing as to why the turmoil created by the exploding communications devices was not immediately followed by a land invasion of Southern Lebanon which would have significantly benefited from exploiting the strategic advantage created by the Grim Beeper Affair.  The failure to act will result in a diminishing benefit with the passage of time.

By Daniel Greenfield | Sept 21, 2024

Iran hacked the Trump campaign, stole vetting materials, and passed it along to the media and to the Biden-Harris campaign.

According to the FBI, this was to sow chaos, rather than the obvious motive of helping the Democrats win.

The Biden-Harris campaign did not respond to the Iranian emails by going to the FBI. It did not contact law enforcement at all.

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I 100% agree with @EliotACohen on this one, the recent operation against Hezbollah is a Strategic Win @TheAtlantic

"From a purely technical view, the rippling blasts of thousands of exploding pagers in the hands of Hezbollah represented an extraordinary piece of sabotage—one… pic.twitter.com/golze51mdY

— John Spencer (@SpencerGuard) September 19, 2024

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Peloni:  That is a pity.  Sa’ar has stated his reasons are related to the escalation in the war, but maintains that he may still join the govt in some other capacity in the coming days.  This unfortunately leaves Gallant in place as DM to continue the efforts of Washington to overrule what is in Israel’s best interest.

Live update: Gideon Sa’ar says he won’t take up offer to replace Defense Minister Gallant https://t.co/MbvJZ1Qtt5

— ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) September 21, 2024

Peloni:  This was a rare treat.  Highly recommended.  I would suggest watching the first 20 min at a minimum, but if time is allowed, the entire video is well worth watching as Natasha Hausdorff addresses the issues of the development and application of international law against Israel, the absurd steps taken against Israel in the ICJ & ICC, the outrageous actions exercised by the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC, why J&S are not Pal territory, the disappointing (understatement) of the BBC & the British govt, the role of UNWRA in October 7, why the British govt has such a hostile position with Israel, and do the hostility of the British govt and BBC reflect the public opinion at large of Israel.

Peloni:  War is not what we want, but it is what we are left with.  They want to wreak Jihad upon us every day of the week, and we must face what we have ignored for too long now, and finally deal with these barbarians as if they are barbarians, and to recognize that their only goal is to slaughter us because their only goal is to slaughter us.  There can be no negotiation on these points, no toleration with their plans of future massacres against us.  Whatever it takes, war is being waged upon our people and we must respond with a resolve which is indefatigable and a spirit which is both inspiring and perseverant.

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Today we eliminated the number two of Hezbollah. We also eliminated most of the senior commanders of their Radwan Forces. And to top it all off, we also eliminated a senior commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC.

Yes, it’s been a pretty successful day. But we know that it’s… https://t.co/UUNmRUQUpr

— Cheryl E ???????? (@CherylWroteIt) September 20, 2024

T.Belman I disagree with Doran. I can’t believe that he raised the possibility of enforcing 1701. Now that Israel has Hezbollah reeling, Israel should invade Lebanon and occupy it to the Litani R. But shouldn’t stop there. She should destroy Hezbollah and it arsenal of 150,000 smart missiles and rockets once and for all.

“Israel should make clear that if the international community will not implement 1701, then Israel will have no choice but to do so unilaterally, at a time and in a manner of its choosing.”

A few thoughts for the day. 1) Israel’s actions this week have set Hezbollah and Iran reeling. The blow that the “Resistance Axis” received was potentially a game changer.

2) However, Israel cannot rely on Washington to perform its traditional great power role of translating…

— Mike (@Doranimated) September 21, 2024

Peloni:  This is the leadership which American needs, today, tomorrow and forever!

Harriet Hageman Greatest Hits! pic.twitter.com/Yn3AO61xJy

— ULTRA MAGA PARTY ? (@MaxEvansUMP) September 20, 2024

by Bassam Tawil  •  Gatestone Institute •  September 20, 2024 at 5:00 am

Anyone who believes that the Egyptians would act differently if and when Israel withdraws from the border area must be living on another planet. If the IDF leaves, Hamas will swiftly return to the border, and the Egyptians will continue looking the other way. Pictured: Egyptian soldiers sit on a tank on the Egyptian side of the Gaza-Egypt border, near Rafah, on July 8, 2013. (Photo by Said Khatib/AFP via Getty Images)

• “Before el-Sissi, but also during his tenure, cars, motorcycles, clothes, drugs, medicines, alcoholic beverages, and weapons were smuggled through the Philadelphi Corridor over the years, lots of weapons: improved RPG-29 rockets that killed our soldiers in the Iron Swords War, hidden rocket parts, machine guns, mines, and more.” — Nadav Shragai, Israeli author and journalist, Israel Hayom, July 10, 2024.

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With ‘capabilities not yet activated.’

by Christine Williams | Sept 20, 2024

Israel’s war for its own survival against the terror group Hamas has expanded since last October 7 to include the Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, Hizballah in Lebanon, and intensifying skirmishes in Judea and Samaria. As a second wave of hacked pager blasts, aimed at Hizballah, rocked Lebanon — killing at least 20 and injuring 450 – Israel has announced a “new phase” in war on the northern front.

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Peloni:  Gallant blew past his second chance and his third and his forth.  He has consistently challenged Bibi since entering the govt, overstepping his authority, ignoring agreements made during coalition negotiations, and undermining authority of the govt to work the will of the people which delivered the Right its current majority.  And all of this was well before October 7, following which Gallant has played the role of the American toady over and over again.  Now that he is the last remaining American toady in the coalition, it is important for the Americans that Gallant remain as a stopgap measure between Bibi and the IDF, just as it is important that Bibi send him on his way, so mething which he should have done over a year ago when Gallant first showed his true colors to be Red, White and Blue.

“Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently apologized to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to stave off his firing, Maariv reported on Thursday, citing conversations among the premier’s associates.

According to Maariv political correspondent Ben Caspit—one of the… https://t.co/4UzKtWm52R

— Rod Sales ? ???? (@sanhedrin72a4) September 20, 2024

Peloni:  This would have been far more interesting conversation if they had brought someone from the Left who wasn’t from JStreet, as they might just as well have brought Sinwar to the debate.  Regardless of this, Nadia and Maurice are excellent.

Peloni:  I have been waiting to hear this for four years.  Georgia is the land of corruption, and it has been an inspiration to witness the turn of events on the election board of late.  Perhaps it is too much to expect that this will not be overturned on appeal, as I noted, Georgia is the land of corruption.

Ilan Hulkower | Daily Caller | September 20, 2024

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 12: Voters visit Park Tavern polling location to cast their ballot for the Primary election on March 12, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. President Biden (D) and Former president Donald Trump (R) are the front runners. (Photo by Megan Varner/ Washington Post)

The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday 3-2 to require all state counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

All three board members who cast their vote in favor of the proposition were previously praised by former President Donald Trump back in August, according to The Associated Press. One Republican and Democrat voted against the measure.

The vote was heralded by many Republicans.

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