As events swirl, one thing seems clear: Israel rules

Antisemitism abounds. Iran and Hamas and Hezbollah and the Houthis dig in. Inner fighting in Israel continues.

Yet Israel stands tall. In the midst of everything, Israel continues its new attitude: Defiance. No matter what the world says, Israel is telling the world: Forget it. We are going to do what we need to do.

It’s a new Israel. A dynamic, smart Israel.

And Jews worldwide (who are seeing antisemitism rise, and antisemites scream, and polls showing more negativity against Israel) are becoming more Jewish, proudly acknowledging their own Jewish identity, and returning to their heritage, to Torah and Mitzvot.

The world is waking up to a brand new situation. Instead of Jews and Israelis meekly ingratiating, they are now standing up for what’s right.

And G-d is helping. He is protecting His people. Suddenly, the US is fighting Israel’s enemies — Iran in the Middle East, and antisemites on US colleges and elsewhere. Suddenly Arab nations like Saudi Arabia are cooperating with Israel behind the scenes, sharing intelligence, working to defeat a common enemy.

Suddenly the world watches aghast, as their trade is choked. A world that condemned Israel for defending itself, (with many countries sanctioning, and imposing arms embargoes, against Israel), is now being sanctioned, as, by Divine providence, the Strait of Hormuz closes down.

Things have changed. Justice is prevailing. Israel rises, the Jewish nation stands proud.

It’s a new world. And nations see it clearly.

Redemption with Moshiach seems very close. May we see it now.