The Call that Never Came: A Pilot’s Story of 9/11

I'm departing from the norm today in order to commemorate those who lost their lives 17 years ago in the tragedy of 9/11.  On that day, America faced some of its darkest hours when terrorists flew airplanes into the twin towers of NYC, the Pentagon in Washington DC and a field in Pennsylvania (targeting the …

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Report: Egyptian brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

Seemingly just prior to major Israeli military action, there is news of an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Once more, Hamas pushes Gaza to the brink of all-out war with Israel (in which Gaza would be utterly destroyed), only to have Egypt step in and save the day. How long can this go on? …

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Update from Gaza Border

Lt Col Jonathan is an IDF spokesperson, often providing updates regarding IDF activity.  Here is his latest update from the Gaza border, where Hamas has launched over 150 rockets into Israel over the past two days: https://www.facebook.com/idfonline/videos/1996028923753301/   There are other reports of troop and equipment movement on Israeli bases.  In addition to airstrikes that …

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What is a Palestinian Rocket Attack Like?

Over 150 Palestinian rockets have been launched toward southern Israel over the past couple days.  Some were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, but thankfully, most fell in open territory. Fortunately, I am not aware of any Israeli casualties, though there have been casualties in Gaza as a result of IDF strikes on …

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