16 March 2026 – A surprising country files a lawsuit against South Africa at the International Court of Justice, and your updates on Operations “Lion’s Roar” and “Epic Fury” are under fire and more in the Israel Brief.

17 March 2026 – Larijani was ousted! This, along with the “Lion’s Roar” updates and your epic rage in The Israel Brief.

18 March 2026 – Hot Israeli Summary – with updates on Operations Lion’s Roar and Operation “Epic Fury”.

19 March 2026 – What made Roro, who was being investigated for leaking information, get excited, and your “lion roar” and epic rage in The Israel Brief?

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09 March 2026 – Why is the international community silent on Iran’s use of cluster munitions? This and your “Lion’s Roar”/”Epic Fury” operations on Israel brief.

10 March 2026 – “Most intense day”, says US Secretary of War. Your Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury updates on The Israel Brief.

11 March 2026 – How long will this war last? Your updates from Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury on The Israel Brief.

12 March 2026 – Is the new Ayatollah about to meet the old? Your updates on the lion’s roar and the epic fury of your operatives on The Israel Brief.

09 March 2026 – Rolene Marks discusses Operations Lion’s Roar and Epic Fury on WINA The Schilling Show.

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01 March 2026 – From the shelter: Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury.

02 March 2026 – Updates: Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury.

03 March 2026 – Is the love affair between Qatar and Iran over? Your Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury updates on The Israel Brief.

04 March 2026 – Under fire! Your Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury on The Israel Brief.

05 March 2026 – SA case at the ICJ dealt a blow, updates on Operations Lion’s Roar/Epic Fury and more on The Israel Brief.

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23 February 2026 – Multiple countries want UN Rapporteur, Albanese gone and more on The Israel Brief.

24 February 2026 – Military build up continues, which UK party has been called “racist” and more on The Israel Brief.

25 February 2026 – Israel welcomes a major friend and Ally and more on The Israel Brief.

26 February 2026 – Israel and India significantly upgrade ties and which celebrity couple is on the moron list? This and more on The Israel Brief.

24 February 2026 – Rolene Marks talks to Rob Schilling on WINA The Schilling Show about a possible Iranian attack, the situation in Iran and more.

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16 February 2026 – At last! Doctors without Borders backs up what IDF have been saying for over two years and more on The Israel Brief.

17 February 2026 – Warning: Sensitive content. Former hostage shares her account of captivity, will Hamas disarm and more on The Israel Brief.

18 February 2026 – Is war with Iran just days away and why are feminists silent about the violence hostages and victims of 7/10 endured? This and more on The Israel Brief.

19 February 2026 – Israel on high alert, Tucker in Israel and more on The Israel Brief.

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09 February 2026 – President Herzog “Down Under” and more on The Israel Brief.

10 February 2026 – Roro on her soapbox and Roedean, Mandla and the morons who call Milkek Tachat one of their own are in the line of fire on The Israel Brief.

11 February 2026 – Biggest tech buy out in Israeli history, some folks triggered by being called out for Jew hatred and more on The Israel Brief.

12 February 2026 – Roro gets extra fiery on today’s Israel Brief. Watch to find out why.

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02 February 2026 – Have Israel’s bilateral relations with South Africa hit an all time low? This and more on The Israel Brief.

03 February 2026 – A farewell and a Mazel Tov. Find out more on The Israel Brief.

04 February 2026 – US State Department condemns South Africa’s expulsion of Israeli diplomat and more on The Israel Brief.

05 February 2026 – IDF settles a score. Find out more on The Israel Brief.

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26 January 2026 – Operation Brave Heart and more on The Israel Brief.

27 January 2026 – Everyone is home! and more on the Israel Brief.

28 January 2026 – Burial of a hero and more on the Israel Brief.

29 January 2026 – Will Hamas disarm? Will the US attack the regime? Who are your choices for “man” and moron of the week? This and more on the Israel Brief.

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19 January 2026 – What is up with the. “Board of Peace” and more on The Israel Brief.

20 January 2026 – A very special guest on The Israel Brief.

21 January 2026 – The Israel Brief from the ANU museum.

22 January 2026 – Board of Peace treaty signed – all the controversy and more on The Israel Brief.

While the mission of Lay of the Land (LotL) is to provide a wide and diverse perspective of affairs in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by its various writers are not necessarily ones of the owners and management of LOTL but of the writers themselves.  LotL endeavours to the best of its ability to credit the use of all known photographs to the photographer and/or owner of such photographs (0&EO).

12 January 2026 – Israel on high alert as protests intensify in Iran and the regime threatens reprisals. This and more on The Israel Brief.

13 January 2026 – Horrific scenes from Iran as the revolution continues and more on The Israel Brief.

14 January 2026 – Is the US about to strike the regime in Iran? This and more on The Israel Brief.

15 January 2026 – The latest on Iran, Witkoff announces the start of phase 2 and more on The Israel Brief.

15 January 2026 – Rolene Marks talks on WINA about Iran and Israeli resilience, listen here.

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