On Oct. 7, animals disguised as Hamas terrorists attacked and killed 1,200 Israeli citizens. Those poor people were noncombatants, who were butchered, slaughtered and taken as hostages to serve as a future bargaining chip. Those animals that killed must be considered animals who must now be killed.
The Israeli army response has been quick and efficient. However, it has been thwarted by our president, who wants what he calls a “pause” to get humanitarian aid into the Gazans and potentially get hostages released. Understand, the duly elected government in Gaza is Hamas. They cannot be trusted to say or do anything that gets in their way of finishing off the slogan, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Translation: the elimination of the Jewish state and its people. That slogan is not inspirational; it is poisonous and shows the hate and despicableness Hamas has for the Israeli people.
The absolute rise of antisemitism in this country since Oct. 7 has been phenomenal. That hasn’t stopped the “Squad’s” virtuous women — and now, one man — of supporting everything and anything that Hamas does. Using tears and inflammatory rhetoric, they chant for the Palestinian people and their cause. Unfortunately, I believe our three Democratic representatives in Washington fully support their fellow congressional Democrats.
Not to be outdone, our illustrious vice president has started a campaign to defeat Islamophobia. Does that woman have any conscience at all? How many rallies have there been for Israeli support? Conversely, watch the daily news and you see another major rally for the Palestinian cause. God forbid the Democrats lose the Palestinian vote!
The attacks on our military installations in the Middle East continue, and it’s only time before an American soldier is killed. What will Joe Biden do then? Keep up with “don’t”? Is it really going to take an American getting killed for Joe to respond in such a strong way that the Iranians will think twice before continuing their attacks? The Iranians do not fear Joe nor do they believe he has the guts to stand up to them.
The Israeli Defense Forces have conducted, and are continuing to conduct, a brilliant strategic plan designed to eliminate Hamas. Sadly, their elimination is the only strategic goal the force must follow. The sole United States response is that we fully support their strategy. War is ugly (I know, I’ve been there twice), and there is always the danger of collateral damage. I am sure the Israelis are fully aware of that situation and are doing their best to absolutely minimize that damage.
Unfortunately, Hamas will do everything in their power to ensure that collateral damage becomes the defining issue. Again, they are animals who have no concern for the sanctity of any human life.
The information battle concerning this war is being won by Hamas. They have everyone believing that their battle is for the battle of Palestinian autonomy. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Hamas is using the Palestinian people to further the sadistic goals of the Iranians to establish a caliphate to further their goal of world dominance.
While we protect the borders of Israel and Ukraine, we leave our Southern border wide open and use the appalling excuse of “we are a benevolent country who should give anyone who can claim asylum the right to enter.” That terrible policy has allowed hundreds on the terrorist watch list (and God knows how many other unsavory individuals) into this country unfettered.
If Hamas wins, they will eliminate Israel and turn their attention to the “Great Satan,” the United States. Make no mistake: Those on the terrorist watch list that have crossed our “closed” Southern border are just waiting for the instructions/moment to attack.
There is only one United States response with respect to Israel — full and uncommitted support.
Retired U.S. Army Reserve Col. Frank Daniels
Dover
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