Archive for month: March, 2026

News Update

Operation Lion’s Roar continues with waves of Israeli airstrikes against Iranian military and regime targets. Israel is tempering its hopes for regime fall and rather on the goal of degrading Iran’s military capabilities. Israeli officials say the war could last for weeks, but ultimately the decision as to when the war will end lies with President Trump.

Millions of Israelis in the center and north were in bomb shelters yesterday as Iranian missiles were fired, all of which were either intercepted on fell in open areas. The number of Iranian missiles being fired at Israel has dropped dramatically since the start of the conflict. During the first days of fighting, Iran launched dozens of missiles in a single wave. Over the past week, Iranian forces have typically fired only a handful at a time. Israeli security officials attribute the decline to the extensive damage inflicted on Iran’s missile launch infrastructure, factories and senior personnel responsible for operating the system. According to a military source, Iran still possesses numerous launchers hidden inside tunnels but is struggling to deploy them. But the threat still remains.

The Finance Ministry lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026, saying the war against Iran and Hezbollah is expected to last only a few weeks, though it will still weigh on economic activity. According to an updated macroeconomic outlook released Tuesday by the ministry’s chief economist division, the economy is now projected to grow 4.7% in 2026, down from a previous forecast of 5.2%. The updated forecast assumes short-term fighting on the northern front and against Iran lasting only a few weeks, the ministry said. If the conflict continues beyond that period or expands to additional fronts, the outlook may need to be revised again.

A new settlement named Ebal has been established in Samaria. The cabinet approved the move in May last year as part of a broader decision authorizing the establishment of 22 settlements in Judea and Samaria, some of them retroactively legalizing existing outposts. Officials in the Samaria Regional Council said the establishment of Ebal is part of the “One Million in Samaria” plan promoted by council head Yossi Dagan. The initiative, developed with planners, architects, geographers and other professionals, aims to bring the population of Samaria to one million residents by 2050.

News Update

Operation Roaring Lion (and Epic Fury) against Iran entered its 7th day today. U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue to degrade Iran’s missile capabilities, which reportedly are already 90% less than they were at the start of the operation. Yesterday, the Israeli Air Force struck the Parchin complex, one of Iran’s largest and most sensitive defense industry sites. The facility houses major military industries, including the production and storage of warheads, engines and various systems used in Iran’s missile and munitions programs. It also contains facilities for the repair and maintenance of equipment used in the country’s heavy military industry. Iran managed to fire 9 missiles at Israel, all of which were intercepted.

Israel continues to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and Hezbollah is firing rockets and drones at communities in the north. The IDF has expanded and reinforced positions in southern Lebanon. Defense Minister Katz said, “The concept that we defend the communities and the border from within enemy territory is clear, including inside Lebanon. There were five positions, and these positions have now expanded significantly. In addition, our forces are pushing forward so that the soldiers and the army serve as the shield protecting the communities from direct anti-tank fire.”

Let’s continue to pray for victory, the fall of the evil Iranian regime, and peace in Israel, the region and the world.

News Update

It’s Purim today, and the story of the downfall of the evil Persian regime is repeating itself in real time. Israeli jets just attacked the 88 member Assembly of Experts building, while they was holding their vote to choose a new Supreme Leader. Not everyone was reportedly there, but haven’t they learned their lesson yet, not to hold meetings in broad daylight, above ground!

The U.S. and Israeli attacks are continuing against military and regime targets. It looks like Saudi Arabia and some of the other Gulf States might get in on the offensive action too, considering that they are already getting hit by Iran.

Shrapnel from multiple Iranian missile strikes fell on at least three locations in central Israel, injuring 12.

In the north, the IDF strike dozens of Hezbollah rocket and munitions storage depots and terrorists in Lebanon. Thousands of IDF troops have moved into southern Lebanon, most likely to secure and buffer zone, but we don’t know the end goal yet.

Wishing you all a very happy and safe Purim!! And may this war end quickly with complete victory and peace for the entire region and the world.