Nasrallah Is Dead September 29, 2024 Jonathan Elkhoury: As a Lebanese, this is one of the happiest days in Lebanon’s history. As a Middle Easterner, this is one of the most transformative days for the Middle East. As a human being who holds peace before my eyes, this is the most important day for our region. Nasrallah and Hezbollah have terrorized the Lebanese people since the 1980s. He is responsible for the continuous downfall of Lebanon’s economy and sovereignty. He bears responsibility for countless assassinations of fine Lebanese men and women, solely for opposing his grip on our precious country. Nasrallah is also responsible for the slaughter of thousands of Syrian children, women, and men, as well as for other atrocities across the Middle East. Every Lebanese and every decent human being should feel joy at the downfall of one of the greatest evils of our time. Now, we have a real chance to look forward, ensuring Hezbollah’s weapons are handed over to the Lebanese authorities, and sitting down with Israelis and the West for genuine negotiations on normalization and peace between our countries—Israel and Lebanon. Jared Kushner Says America Should Tell Israel To Finish The Job. Not someone I would normally expect to link to; but read it and let me know what you think. . . . today, with the confirmed killing of Nasrallah and at least 16 top commanders eliminated in just nine days, was the first day I started thinking about a Middle East without Iran’s fully loaded arsenal aimed at Israel. So many more positive outcomes are possible. . . . No one knows the Middle East like Dennis Ross. He and Prof. Sonnenfeld also see reason for hope: Death of Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Brings New Chance for Peace . . . Just when the prospect of peace in the Middle East seemed further away than ever, the dramatic death of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah significantly alters the balance of power and offers a renewed opportunity for peace. . . . BONUS Kathy M: “Perhaps, Eric Adams could pay his debt to society by sharing his culinary skills with KP duty in prison?! And given the tragic deaths caused by Hurricane Helene, hats off to NOAA for saving us from an even worse outcome. Yet, NOAA is on the Project 2025 hit list.” I’m co-hosting this zoom TONIGHT at 6pm Eastern time. Consider “buying” a free ticket — and ponying up if you like what you hear.