--Israel is doing the heavy lifting for the rest of the world. It's what Jews do.
Israel's pre-emptive and technically accomplished strike on Iran is the stuff of legend. Given how close Iran was to nuclear weaponry, Israel could wait no longer. Our tiny homeland is always under siege, always defamed, and always endangered. It is also the bravest country on Earth. Israel is, truly, a miracle. How much is due to human genius and how much does God play a hidden role? I really cannot say, but I began reciting psalms. The Israeli chief rabbis have suggested Psalms 20, 21, and 130. Despite everything, no matter Israel's external enemies and the rift between Israelis--it is an honor to belong to such a people.
I have said it over and over since last night: the world will thank Israel (albeit begrudgingly) for this amazing undertaking. I am just a bit disappointed that the U.S. (my government) isn’t helping more directly.
It's an odd conundrum of watching Israel get bossed around as the bad guys swagger malevolently while the US has a mega military that never gets exercised with Iran and Yemen getting away with nonsense for decades, May 5785 continue promisingly
Beautiful piece! Thanks for the book and author suggestions. Going to search for them now. I am very proud of Israel 🇮🇱 and more importantly, proudly stand with Israel as a non-Jew who would make Aliyah in a NY minute if I were a Jew! Beautiful people and land. I have to return soon.
We, true feminists, have been waiting since 1979 for the fall of the radical Islamic horror that the stupid communists and the leftist anti-Shah students helped bring about and subsequently died for it. A separate state for the Azeri Turks may be in the future as well. Why not? No previous American president cared about the evil done in Iran. Finally there’s hope. Thanks Israel.
It appears that this strike by Israel will be like Purim 2025. The politicians, soldiers, pilots and people are inspired by God's spirit. May this miracle be commemorated by saying Hallel. Am Yisroel chai.
Thank you Ms Chesler for this brilliant informative article … now I realize how much I still don’t know about Iran and how much I need to investigate further. Like so many Americans I have been uniformed about Iran. I have been exposed to the bits of information we occasionally get in Western mainstream media about the women - and men - suffering under the Shari’a law based regime in Iran . But our mainstream media never gives us the whole story, and they often spin their news stories to fit narratives based on disinformation. I am grateful to Israel for launching this brave, necessary attack against the axis of evil Iran. I am praying for the safety of the IDF, Israeli civilians and innocent Iranian civilians as well. Am Yisroel Chai !
Wonderful to know more about Iranian women's earlier and continuing struggle. Israel is fighting to protect the world but much of the world does not realise it. Here is what the Gita says about a protective and defensive war: https://ruthvanita452091.substack.com/p/stand-up-and-fight
Looks like the Abraham Accords are working well. This would not have happened without the cooperation of a few local leaders, and Trump doing the distracting he has mastered .
--Israel is doing the heavy lifting for the rest of the world. It's what Jews do.
Israel's pre-emptive and technically accomplished strike on Iran is the stuff of legend. Given how close Iran was to nuclear weaponry, Israel could wait no longer. Our tiny homeland is always under siege, always defamed, and always endangered. It is also the bravest country on Earth. Israel is, truly, a miracle. How much is due to human genius and how much does God play a hidden role? I really cannot say, but I began reciting psalms. The Israeli chief rabbis have suggested Psalms 20, 21, and 130. Despite everything, no matter Israel's external enemies and the rift between Israelis--it is an honor to belong to such a people.
Brilliant Phyllis!
I have said it over and over since last night: the world will thank Israel (albeit begrudgingly) for this amazing undertaking. I am just a bit disappointed that the U.S. (my government) isn’t helping more directly.
It's an odd conundrum of watching Israel get bossed around as the bad guys swagger malevolently while the US has a mega military that never gets exercised with Iran and Yemen getting away with nonsense for decades, May 5785 continue promisingly
Amen to that brother. 5785 the year Israel saved the world (again).
Iranian nuclear program destroyed, Barack Obama hardest hit
They had no nuclear weapons program moron.
Yes, "My Muslim faith" Oblahblah is no doubt having a big sad.
Beautiful piece! Thanks for the book and author suggestions. Going to search for them now. I am very proud of Israel 🇮🇱 and more importantly, proudly stand with Israel as a non-Jew who would make Aliyah in a NY minute if I were a Jew! Beautiful people and land. I have to return soon.
We, true feminists, have been waiting since 1979 for the fall of the radical Islamic horror that the stupid communists and the leftist anti-Shah students helped bring about and subsequently died for it. A separate state for the Azeri Turks may be in the future as well. Why not? No previous American president cared about the evil done in Iran. Finally there’s hope. Thanks Israel.
Bless you, Ms. Chesler! May G-d grant us peace, long life and health!
It appears that this strike by Israel will be like Purim 2025. The politicians, soldiers, pilots and people are inspired by God's spirit. May this miracle be commemorated by saying Hallel. Am Yisroel chai.
Hodu l'Adonai ki tov ki l'olam chasdo.
Thank you Ms Chesler for this brilliant informative article … now I realize how much I still don’t know about Iran and how much I need to investigate further. Like so many Americans I have been uniformed about Iran. I have been exposed to the bits of information we occasionally get in Western mainstream media about the women - and men - suffering under the Shari’a law based regime in Iran . But our mainstream media never gives us the whole story, and they often spin their news stories to fit narratives based on disinformation. I am grateful to Israel for launching this brave, necessary attack against the axis of evil Iran. I am praying for the safety of the IDF, Israeli civilians and innocent Iranian civilians as well. Am Yisroel Chai !
Great news. Wonderful job, IDF. 🇮🇱
Wonderful to know more about Iranian women's earlier and continuing struggle. Israel is fighting to protect the world but much of the world does not realise it. Here is what the Gita says about a protective and defensive war: https://ruthvanita452091.substack.com/p/stand-up-and-fight
Psalm 121 also
Looks like the Abraham Accords are working well. This would not have happened without the cooperation of a few local leaders, and Trump doing the distracting he has mastered .
I would love to show support for the Iranian women in Iran.. How are they financially supported?? Who/what is their international arm??
The hijab-burning party in Tehran will be glorious.