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After decades of loyalty to the Assad regime, Syria’s Druze minority feels besieged by the Iranian axis. Hezbollah’s attack on Majdal Shams may prove the final straw.
Lawmakers gave Israel’s premier and defense minister the green light to decide the manner and timing of the retaliation for the terror group’s deadly strike on the Golan Heights.
“Why is Beirut still standing?” townspeople ask ministers at mass funeral.
The American diplomat expressed support for Jerusalem after a Hezbollah rocket killed 12 mostly children in the Golan Heights.
Beirut, Washington urge restraint amid fears of a regional escalation following Hezbollah’s deadly missile strike on northern Israel.
“For the death of small children, [Hezbollah leader Hassan] Nasrallah should pay with his head,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Israeli “adventurism” in Lebanon could lead to “unforeseen consequences,” said Iran’s foreign minister.
The military is increasing its readiness for “the next stage of fighting in the north” following the Iranian terror proxy’s deadly attack, said IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
All of the fatalities were aged 10-20, according to the IDF. Thirty wounded were evacuated to hospital in various conditions.
“Having allies is the only way to make this country have the conversations it should be having,” says Archie Gottesman, the organization’s co-founder.
“This should dispel the false perception that “shechita” does not abide by the highest standards of animal welfare,” says Kashruth Council of Canada.
“This was a great honor for my family and the city of Rahat,” said Master Sgt. Ashraf al Bahir.