It's by no means perfect, but at times like these, Twitter tells/shows me what's going on in Israel in real time so much better than U.S. news networks do. And I continue to be thankful for that.

Magen David Adom is Israel's disaster relief, ambulance, and blood services. If you feel so inclined, donate to Magen David Adom tonight so people in Israel can get the emergency services they need. afmda.org

One person has been confirmed killed from the Iranian missile attack on central Israel a short while ago

According to The New York Times, in the United States, Jews are more likely to experience a hate crime than any other group. This must be the “Jewish privilege” people keep talking about. Lucky us. (And these numbers are from 2023!) nytimes.com/2025/06/14/opi…

Some people believe that Iran's missile strikes have demoralized Israelis – but that's untrue. Watch this footage I shot on the beaches of Tel Aviv today. People are swimming, playing volleyball, lounging with friends, etc.. They're used to war, which has made them resilient.

Wait, what??!!! Say it ain’t so …

I was on a flight from London to Tel Aviv Thursday night, set to land at 3:30 a.m. - just as the Iran attacks began. Minutes from landing, we were suddenly diverted to Cyprus. For two days I was stranded in Paphos, but everywhere I went - from the streets to the hotel to the

I'm sure it's the fact that the last few days were tough ones, but this #NakedGun trailer made me laugh harder than it probably should have. #takeachair

THIS. IS. ISRAEL. A bakery in central Israel. The siren rings close to closing time. The workers run to find safety. When the siren is over they simply go home. They thought they had locked up and it was already after closing time. The next day they decided not to open.

How amazing that, in the midst of a war, Israelis want to go home, not flee the country. It's unfortunate that getting everyone back will not be easy and will take time. #amyisraelchai timesofisrael.com/200000-israeli…

I love the Israeli spirit ... Only in Tel Aviv does the aftermath of a ballistic missile barrage still include sunbathers (at Gordon Beach) and patrons sipping coffee (on Dizengoff Street). #amyisraelchai timesofisrael.com/when-tel-aviv-…

What a peculiar country, Israel. While Iranian missiles rain down on us, 200,000 Israelis abroad are scrambling to come home. Not away from danger, but toward it. I love my Nation of Lions🇮🇱

Evergreen tweet. Applicable yet again today.

"Down in the shelter, my wife is passing around a birthday cake. We weren’t supposed to be celebrating in a bomb shelter, but she made the cake before Iran’s attack started taking out buildings across the country." forward.com/opinion/728254…

Point to another country in the world at war in which its citizens abroad are not relived to be abroad but are rushing to return home…to a war zone.

Amazing ... Operation Safe Return: A cruise ship is being deployed to help stranded Israelis return home. Mano Maritime, in coordination with Israel’s Transportation Ministry, will run two special voyages from Cyprus to Israel. Am Yisrael Chai! timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry…

Meanwhile ... Israel will take steps to evacuate non-citizens staying in the country, including teenagers on Birthright trips and tourists, because "they do not need to be here." jpost.com/israel-news/ar…

Dispatches from the battlefield: Tel Aviv an hour ago; Tel Aviv right now. Israel is resilient and will defeat its enemies.

WTF, New York Magazine?!?!

"The unity and strength of the diverse spirit of all faiths and nationalities sheltering together as one people was a feeling I can hardly explain without getting emotional. The best version of humanity was on display in the bunkers." tmz.com/2025/06/16/cai…