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Susan Sullivan's avatar

Israel has been superb in its reactions over the last few weeks. As you say it is a perfect storm at this time, for Israel to go further. The rhetoric from the US , is absolutely pathetic. I pray Israel will make a truly decisive strike against evil Iran. You can do it!

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jerry kleiner's avatar

Another wonderful article Joshua. You chronologically laid out all the moves by Israel against Iran and the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah ... Such amazing accomplishments and each one of them alone would be a testimony to Israel's incredible intelligence and military prowess.

You also brought to our attention how Iran is hurting domestically. The frustrations of its people over the economy and the harshness of the regime.

Iran is at its weakest right now and as your headline read "an historic opportunity for Israel and the Middle East is emerging".

Bottom line .... Now, would be the perfect time to go after Iran's biggest threat and danger to the world. To go directly after their nuclear program. Forget the oil sites ... that will just catapult the price of oil and of course an opportunity to blame the Jews. The real prize is destroying their nuclear capability. For me, until that is taken care of, we cannot claim victory.

So what does our supposed strongest ally do yesterday? The "SOB" warns us not to go after the nuclear sites. My mouth was agape when I read it. The worst possible thing to say, he says. We are about the same age and I suffer from Long Covid but I would like nothing better then to take him behind the woodshed (a reference to what he said about Trump). What is freakin wrong with this administration? Why is it that time and time again, they throw us under the bus.

You know how delusional I am? There is a flicker of hope in me that says that it's a ruse. That Biden said it to throw the Iranians off guard. That the US actually plans to join Israel in attacking the nuclear sites. Have I gone back to window pane acid? Have i picked up the bottle again? After seeing what this President has done to us this past year, there must be something wrong with me to have that glimmer of hope.

papa j

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Miriamnae's avatar

Ah Jerry, lol, comic relief? That criminal SOB Bribem hasn’t the thought process or gut integrity to elucidate a ruse…his mouth drained his brain in that comment his handlers allowed media to run for the benefit of USA’s Arafat head wrap Jew haters…regarding long Covid symptoms: chew nicotine gum (or smoke organic tobacco in a pipe). Nicotine is structurally almost identical to Covid and so displaces it and symptoms stop. Refer to Dr. Brian Ardis. I don’t mean to overstep but since you mentioned it, I do this on the side. 🩷

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jerry kleiner's avatar

Not an overstep at all .... will check into it. It pretty weird that you mention nicotine after I had mentioned Acid and booze. I say that because out of all the drugs I did and I think I covered them all, the most addictive for me was cigarettes. I never mainlined but did them all and it took me years and umpteen tries to finally be free of nicotine. To this day, I still love the smell of a fresh cigarette. I know that I cannot afford to even take a drag or I will be right back at it. Happy New Year and always best wishes. papa j

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jerry kleiner's avatar

Oh and may the New Year finally find you a member of the LOVE ISRAEL. STOP HATE. facebook group. Amen, Hallelujah!

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Miriamnae's avatar

I will. Promise.

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Miriamnae's avatar

Bless you. The Wellness Company, online, is a team of doctors who fled western med and offer treatment online as well as Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine and anything else you need. Ivermectin also stops long covid. FLCCC is also a physician group doing online. Much love n prayer to you. But the nicotine study was incredible. Get the gum.

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Sylvan Changuion's avatar

Strange - I smoked through the "pandemic" and my system avoided COVID during the height of the "pandemic". I then stopped smoking in October 2022 and got COVID in November 2022. No smoking helped my lungs recover BUT the irony really made me laugh. Now, reading this I am wondering....

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Shelah Horvitz's avatar

Great summary, and I agree that the West would do best to let Israel do its thing and stop calling for de-escalation.

That said, I was thinking today about the millions of faithful in Gaza, the West Bank, southern Lebanon, Syria, the list goes on and on, who literally live to kill Israelis or at least make them suffer. I was thinking that the Third Intifada has already started. I was thinking about those two kids in Jaffa who killed more people than the Iranian missiles. Today I am wondering, let's pretend Iran were suddenly out of the picture, no longer providing the hateful with money, training and munitions. Would there then be peace in the Middle East? I actually don't think so, I think we'd be back to stone throwers and suicide vests and no abatement at all of the international idiots who want Israel wiped off the face of the earth, as well as the rest of the Jews.

Thoughts?

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Joshua Hoffman's avatar

Still not a reason to deal with Iran.

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David Bross's avatar

Sadly I must agree; although diminishing Iran’s threat and influence is extremely important. The problem, as you’ve identified, will continue because the Arabs continue to be propagandized from childhood. Much of the money to support this comes not just from the wealthy Arab regimes, but also from the West. UNRWA is a prime example of a totally corrupted organization which plays a big part in this ongoing indoctrination.

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Mark Akst's avatar

It is a good thing that Iran is off balance for the moment . But the hostages are still not home from Gaza with the Israelis crawling all over the place. The Gaza war is not over until the hostages are returned and Sinwar is dead. He should not be given a traditional funeral. Parts of him should be hung by the main roads of Gaza for the crows to eat so it is plain for all Gazans to see as a warning. I know this is not considered woke by modern standards but when dealing with a medieval religion , one needs to communicate on that level.

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Sylvan Changuion's avatar

Excellent as always

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Michelle Ann Daniels's avatar

Israel must seize this opportunity to once and for all rid Iran of their genocidal leadership - for the good of the Iranian people and for the world. America needs to stop tying the hands of Israel. Unfortunately, the Kamala/Walz campaign are trying to make nice to the growing muslim population in America in order to secure their votes. I’m afraid this is Israel’s only opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Iran’s leadership. As the muslim population grows in America and throughout the west, Israel will find itself more isolated from their once-friendly allies.

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Tanto Minchiata's avatar

Yes. 🎯

While it is a big risk to escalate the war directly with Iran, not pressing the advantage is a bigger risk for Israel.

Joshua - in your opinion, donations to which organization would do the most good in Israel right now? I have donated to several, but would like to know where the need is greatest. Thanks.

Shanah Tovah.

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Laura's avatar

Keep this in mind left-wing diaspora Jews who are all too quick to condemn Israel. They are protecting you as well.

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"Iran, for its part, has tried time and again to strike back at Israel in a variety of ways. According to the Mossad, the Iranian regime has plotted at least 50 terror attacks against Jews around the world since October 7th — all of which have been thwarted by the Israeli foreign intelligence agency.2"

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MAG's avatar

The Biden administration is staffed and influenced with Iranian assets. Time to clean house.

https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/ottoman-american-empire.

This embassy in Lebanon is obviously for Iran and the destruction of the Jewish state.

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