I was astounded when I read the news that the IDF had killed Sinwar, and also somewhat disbelieving. But when I read that they had announced that DNA testing had confirmed his identity, I became convinced that Sinwar has finally … Continue reading →
Since the IDF entered Gaza after October 7, we’ve seen many photos and videos of the vast underground network there. Now that the IDF is in southern Lebanon, it has discovered an even more sophisticated network of tunnels. In Gaza, … Continue reading →
A drone fired from southern Lebanon by Hezbollah has caused many casualties in Israel: Launched from southern Lebanon, a drone was able to penetrate Israeli air defenses undetected and hit the Golani Brigade’s base some 40 miles into Israel from … Continue reading →
So far, the expected Iranian missile attack appears to resemble one back in April in scope and effect, in which the missiles were either successfully destroyed or didn’t cause deaths even though some of them hit. Israel has a robust … Continue reading →
First, here’s Caroline Glick: Today’s news is that Israel has struck an area said to be Hezbollah’s and leader Nasrallah’s headquarters. The former seems to be true, although the truth of the latter – and any resultant damage to Nasrallah … Continue reading →
Hard to believe, isn’t it? And yet easy to believe, because in many ways it seems a distant memory. Children who were born that day are turning twenty-three. But the main reason for the feeling of distance, I think, is … Continue reading →
Here’s the announcement [my emphasis]: The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck Hamas terrorists Samer Ismail Khadr Abu Daqqa, Ayman Mabhouh, and Osama Tabesh in a strike in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Tuesday. The terrorists … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I missed the anniversary yesterday, but today I’m recycling this previous post on the subject.] Once again it’s the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Nagasaki followed three days later, and Japan surrendered on August … Continue reading →
Both VP nominees have some military background. J. D. Vance was a Marine who served in Iraq: After graduating from Middletown High School in 2003, Vance enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served in Iraq as a combat correspondent … Continue reading →
William Calley has died at eighty. For those of us old enough to have been sentient during the Vietnam War, Calley’s name is instantly recognizable as one of the major players in the horrific and shameful My Lai massacre. He … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Both are more threatened in this country now than ever before in my lifetime, due to a frontal assault from the left which controls the media and educational system as well as the federal government. The following is a … Continue reading →
Remember ten years ago when Boko Haram kidnapped many girls from a school in Nigeria? It was disturbing front-page news everywhere. Michelle Obama got into the act with a “Bring back our girls” campaign online. Well, a couple of days … Continue reading →