Maryland's Omer Balva Killed By Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missile While Serving In IDF
A Maryland native died while serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, those who knew him said.
Omer Balva, 22, of Rockville, died on Friday, Oct. 20, by an antitank missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon, the IDF confirmed.
Balva, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was a commander in the 9203rd Battalion of the Alexandroni Brigade, from Herzliya.
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According to the Washington Post, Balva was vacationing back home earlier this month when Hamas carried out the Saturday, Oct.…
Dueling Protesters Rally As Teaneck Passes Resolution Supporting Israel, Denouncing Hamas
The scene outside Teaneck's municipal building showed a clear divide on Tuesday night, Oct. 17.
On one side, a sea of Palestinian supporters waved flags, chanting "Free Palestine," and "Israel is a terror state."
On the other, throngs of Israeli supporters held signs expressing support for the people kidnapped by Hamas while singing Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem, and other songs in Hebrew.
This went on for hours, both during and after the Township of Teaneck unanimously passed a resolution supporting Israel and denouncing Hamas following the Saturday, Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
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