"On the brink of war..."

How silly is that...."on the brink of war"? That's CNN's tagline as they cover this increase in violence in Israel and the Middle East. On the brink? Where have these people been since '48? This is the same war....the Terror War.

As such, the IDF continues to demonstrate efficiency, efficacity, professionalism and courage in the face of our enemies. Their steadfast dedication to the Jewish State is to be commended; their sacrifice is the ultimate sacrifice one can make for one's values. Their continued kiddush Hashem is the epitomy of what it means to sanctify and honour G-d's almighty name. I hope that you, dear reader, will join me in wishing them speed and success, health and prosperity now and all time.

PM Olmert addressed the knesset today. His eloquence and strength truly transcended the words he used to describe the unity the Israeli people have shown; their determination to withstand terror; and their drive towards a true and lasting peace in the region. Olmert, and the entire knesset with him, speak for the hearts and minds of Israelis and Jews the world over. We will not allow the terrorists to win. We will not allow our beauiful land- land which we've worked and toiled for over a century- to be taken by these animals who only wish to destroy everything we have built. We will not allow the light of hope to be extinguished. We will not allow the terrorists who have taken our brethren to escape unscathed. The true might of the IDF and the grandeur of our little country at the heart of the world will, again, rise above the disdain and hate perpetrated against us by those who wish our destruction.

Israel and her supporters will continue to dictate the moral terms of the region. We will continue to build our state in the image of G-d, and our actions will represent that image. I am completely faithful to the path that Hashem has put us on...it is this path that will lead us to ultimate salvation. It is this path that will allow Jews to live free from fear of anti-Semitism; and will allow Israel to prosper.

The sooner the terrorists realize this, the sooner we can all move forward. They can try to push us to the sea all they want, they will learn that we do not swim. This land is ours, and we are here to stay.