In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Michael Oren, Israel's former Ambassador to the U.S., discuss the ongoing hostage situation in Israel, with Oren detailing the harsh conditions hostages endured and expressing concerns about Hamas' manipulation and violations of agreements. They also discuss political challenges in Israel, including Netanyahu's leadership, the war's impact, and the complex dynamics in Lebanon and Syria.

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Hostage Crisis in Israel | Hugh Hewitt with Michael Oren

Writing about our nation’s last greatest Republican president, Ronald Reagan, George Will wrote: “at a turbulent moment…Reagan became the great reassurer, the steadying captain of our clipper ship. He calmed the passengers, and the sea.”  At the rate things are going, President Trump may very well outdo Reagan.

Yes, Reagan ended the “long twilight struggle” against Soviet communism.  The war Iran has waged against us for 47 years has gone on longer than that long struggle. Donald Trump has decided to end that war—decisively.  He’s already taken out the communist dictator of Venezuela, and there is every reason to believe “Cuba Libre” will be more than a chant or a drink but a reality by the end of the year.

Killing off regnant communism in this hemisphere, and the head of the snake of Islamism the world-over, regardless of political considerations here at home, is the kind of thing we used to call heroic statesmanship.  These ambitions and accomplishments have no equal. Trump may well be ushering us to freedom’s finest hour.

Writing about our nation&rsquo;s last greatest Republican president, Ronald Reagan, George Will wrote: &ldquo;at a turbulent moment&hellip;Reagan became the great reassurer, the steadying captain of our clipper ship. He calmed the passengers, and the sea.&rdquo;&nbsp; At the rate things are going, President Trump may very well outdo Reagan.
Yes, Reagan ended the &ldquo;long twilight struggle&rdquo; against Soviet communism.&nbsp; The war Iran has waged against us for 47 years has gone on longer than that long struggle. Donald Trump has decided to end that war&mdash;decisively.&nbsp; He&rsquo;s already taken out the communist dictator of Venezuela, and there is every reason to believe &ldquo;Cuba Libre&rdquo; will be more than a chant or a drink but a reality by the end of the year.
Killing off regnant communism in this hemisphere, and the head of the snake of Islamism the world-over, regardless of political considerations here at home, is the kind of thing we used to call heroic statesmanship.&nbsp; These ambitions and accomplishments have no equal. Trump may well be ushering us to freedom&rsquo;s finest hour.

Seth Leibsohn: Trump and the Return of American Resolve

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In the past two weeks, four terrorist attacks have struck the United States — in Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and New York.  With the war in Iran, Americans have been warned to be vigilant.

So it’s astonishing that Democrats still refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Without funding, airport security is strained, and resources for thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are cut. This weakens both border and maritime security.

The shutdown is because Democrats want to block support for ICE. But refusing to fund Homeland Security sends a troubling message: that opposing immigration enforcement—and giving Trump a “loss”—matter more than protecting the American people.

Political fights are inevitable, but they shouldn’t come at the expense of Americans’ safety.

Our nation’s security demands seriousness, not partisan posturing.

In the past two weeks, four terrorist attacks have struck the United States &mdash; in Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and New York.&nbsp; With the war in Iran, Americans have been warned to be vigilant.
So it&rsquo;s astonishing that Democrats still refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Without funding, airport security is strained, and resources for thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are cut. This weakens both border and maritime security.
The shutdown is because Democrats want to block support for ICE. But refusing to fund Homeland Security sends a troubling message: that opposing immigration enforcement&mdash;and giving Trump a &ldquo;loss&rdquo;&mdash;matter more than protecting the American people.
Political fights are inevitable, but they shouldn&rsquo;t come at the expense of Americans&rsquo; safety.
Our nation&rsquo;s security demands seriousness, not partisan posturing.

Carol Platt Liebau: Partisan Posturing Put the Nation at Risk

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The United States and Israel are winning this battle with the Islamic Republic of Iran — decisively. Our Gulf allies are standing strong. The cost has already been high. With at least U.S. and IDF forces paying the ultimate price.

But of course, some hard-left partisans hate the prospect of either President Donald Trump or the United States as a whole, winning an important, indeed crucial battle. 

The left in America refuses to come to grips with how evil the Iranian regime is and for how long it has been so. The collapse of moral clarity among American elites on the left is complete.

Democrats are defeated, appeasers, antisemitic in some cases or simply deranged by their hatred of President Trump: You keep speaking up too. We want to hear you say all these crazy things. History will record your positions.

The Republican Party should boldly proclaim that, even after 250 years, our country still knows what’s right from wrong and will defend the right.

The United States and Israel are winning this battle with the Islamic Republic of Iran &mdash; decisively. Our Gulf allies are standing strong. The cost has already been high. With at least U.S. and IDF forces paying the ultimate price.
But of course, some hard-left partisans hate the prospect of either President Donald Trump or the United States as a whole, winning an important, indeed crucial battle.&nbsp;
The left in America refuses to come to grips with how evil the Iranian regime is and for how long it has been so. The collapse of moral clarity among American elites on the left is complete.
Democrats are defeated, appeasers, antisemitic in some cases or simply deranged by their hatred of President Trump: You keep speaking up too. We want to hear you say all these crazy things. History will record your positions.
The Republican Party should boldly proclaim that, even after 250 years, our country still knows what&rsquo;s right from wrong and will defend the right.

Hugh Hewitt: Defeatist Democrats

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