Israel’s Southern Neighbor

It was a deadly weekend in Gaza.

Strikes across the enclave reportedly killed scores of people Saturday, including 87 in a northern Gaza residential area. Israel disputes the high death tolls of the Gaza health ministry, saying Israel uses “precise” strikes and does “everything possible to avoid” civilian harm. The IDF says it’s targeting Hamas in the north (and south) to prevent fighters from regrouping. 

Earlier Saturday in southern Gaza, Israeli planes dropped leaflets with a picture of Hamas’s recently killed leader Yahya Sinwar alongside the message, “Hamas will no longer rule Gaza.”

Stateside, officials are investigating a pro-Iran group’s leak of “top secret” U.S. intelligence about Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran following the October 1 missile barrage. The documents, legitimized by U.S. officials, indicate Israel is moving weapons ahead of a military strike. 

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Verse to consider when a conflict drags on and on… “Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the person who carries out evil plans. Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated—it can only bring harm. For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the Lord will inherit the land.”
Psalm 37:7-9 (CSB) (read full passage)