### Morning Glory: Israel Unbound
**Israel’s Military Campaign Continues**
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Jerusalem after a visit to the United States, where he met with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate leaders. The visit came as Israel intensified its military campaign in Gaza, significantly weakening Hamas as an organized fighting force. Despite this, 101 hostages remain in Hamas’s tunnel network.
**Recent Military Strikes**
– **Hamas Leadership**: Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was assassinated on July 31 in Tehran, Iran. Mohammed Deif, a senior Hamas commander, was killed in an Israeli air raid on July 13.
– **Hezbollah Leaders**: A massive Israeli air strike on September 28 killed Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary General of Hezbollah, and at least 10 other senior members of the organization. General Abbas Nilforoushan of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps was also killed in the strike.
– **Ongoing Operations**: Israeli special forces have been conducting raids in southern Lebanon, preparing for potential ground operations to secure northern Israel from ongoing threats.
**Regional Tensions**
The conflict has led to increased tensions in the region, with hundreds or thousands of Hezbollah terrorists and their accomplices killed or wounded in Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force has also conducted air strikes on significant assets in Yemen, targeting Iran’s proxies.
**Political Developments**
Netanyahu’s visit to the United States and his subsequent actions indicate a strong resolve to prosecute Israel’s military campaign on his terms. The U.S. administration has been criticized for its handling of the conflict, with some accusing it of delaying cease-fire negotiations and hostage releases.
