9 PM Instead of 9 AM: The Mistake That Saved a Nation

How a vigilant citizen, a timing error, and an inexplicable rainbow revealed the fingerprints of the GOD in Israel’s darkest week

Since October 7th, we’ve witnessed countless miracles—some as clear as the Iron Dome’s flashing interceptors, others hidden in the shadows of despair. Last night’s events, however, transcended them all.

One of the three buses in Israel detonated in a suspected terror attack on Feb. 20, 2025 - AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg

A Suspicious Object and a Vigilant Young Woman

It started with a young woman who noticed something suspicious on a bus in central Israel. She reported it to the driver, who immediately pulled into a station and evacuated everyone from the bus. Moments later, the bus exploded and was completely destroyed.

But that wasn’t the end of it—not even close.

Over the following hours, four additional bombs were discovered on other buses. Some detonated, others were defused before they could explode, and some malfunctioned entirely. According to my source, a staggering 15 buses were rigged to explode during rush hour that morning. The only reason they didn’t? The terrorists mistakenly set their timers for 9 PM instead of 9 AM - a mistake that saved thousands.

The Distraction That Never Was

As horrifying as this sounds, it wasn’t even the full extent of the plan. Alongside the bus bombings, Sources confirm this was no isolated attack. Fifteen buses and five suicide bombers targeting the light rail were meant to detonate simultaneously—a diversion for something far darker—all in central Israel.

Devices found inside one of the buses - Israel Fire & Rescue Authority

But that wasn’t all. According to my source (and I won’t reveal who it is), all of this was merely meant to serve as a distraction.

The real objective was a massive breach of Israel’s security fence by terrorists from Judea and Samaria—not Gaza this time—who would invade major cities across Israel in an operation reminiscent of October 7th, but on an even larger scale. Basically they had planned Oct 07th version 2.0

As emergency responders rushed to the scenes, terrorists planned to breach Israel’s security fence from Judea and Samaria, launching a 10/7-style invasion into cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

→ The goal: carnage on an unimaginable scale.

This attack would have been catastrophic: hundreds, possibly thousands, of Israeli lives lost in a single morning.

This plot didn’t originate in Gaza. It came from within.

A Miracle Amidst Chaos

For decades, Israel has not experienced bus explosions like those seen during the intifada years.

Yet here we are again—after deals releasing terrorists who masterminded those attacks—and suddenly buses are exploding once more. Coincidence? Hardly.

One of the burnt-out buses seen after the attack - News 12

And yet, despite everything that was planned for that morning, not a single Israeli life was lost. No one can explain how multiple bombs detonated without causing injuries or how such an elaborate attack failed so completely. This wasn’t just luck or human intervention; this was nothing but divine intervention.

They had planned Oct 07th 2.0 but God intervened

Rainbows After Storms

Yesterday morning was one of the darkest days in Israel’s history, as we mourned the Bibas children. We all felt hopeless as we mourned together and questioned why God would allow us to endure such pain. As I watched the coffins of innocent victims being carried away, I looked up to Hashem and asked: Why? Why so much suffering?

Spectacular rainbows over Israel | ISRAEL21c

Then something extraordinary happened: as hostages were being delivered back home, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the skies over Israel—a sign from biblical times symbolizing God’s promise never to abandon us. According to Jewish scripture, a rainbow is God’s way of saying: “Don’t worry. I’ve got your back.”

Faith Restored: Recognizing God’s Hand

My contact’s words here: -

As news began to trickle in about thwarted bombings and failed attacks, I felt God’s presence again. I could breathe again. This was supposed to be one of the deadliest mornings in Israel’s history—but instead, it became one of its greatest miracles.

This wasn’t the work of the IDF, Shabak, or Mossad. This was an act of God—and one vigilant young woman who noticed something out of place. What can only be described as divine intervention.

This wasn’t luck. It was a reminder:

“Give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.”

Whatever Hamas planned for that morning didn’t come to fruition because God had other plans. After all the pain His children endured yesterday, He reminded us that He is still here with us—that He has our back now and always.

Miracles Are Everywhere—If You Choose to See Them

There are two ways to live life, One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.

Albert Einstein

Some will try to rationalize what happened last night: they’ll credit technology like Iron Dome or intelligence operations for saving lives. But this? This had nothing to do with human effort or ingenuity—it was pure divine intervention.

If you don’t see this event as a miracle, there’s only one explanation: you don’t want to see it as one. It is your choice.

Open your eyes. Clean your lenses. God/Hashem is always with us in our struggles and pain and will continue to be with us as we move closer to redemption. He promised to never leave us nor forsake us even until the end.

There are no algorithms for miracles. Just the Goodness of God!

For now, let us give thanks for this extraordinary miracle—for saving hundreds, maybe thousands, of lives—and say together:

‏הודו לה השם כי טוב כי לעולם חסדו
Give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.

‎בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת
Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who rewards good deeds.

Final Thought:
We stand at the intersection of vigilance and grace. Last night, both held firm.

‏בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה'... שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוּב
Blessed are You, Lord, who rewards us with goodness—even when we struggle to see it.

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