Israel is once again being incited to defend itself from the terrorist regime Hamas. So far Hamas has fired 400+ rockets (the number climbs) into Israel, many of which have made their way to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other cities. Israeli civilians are now in bomb shelters as the Iron Dome, a defensive missile silo shoots down most of the Hamas missiles. Israel is also using Operation Protective Edge to target terrorist insurgents. As usual, when Israel begins to defend itself, the critics rise from various political positions to demonize Israel. I have visited Israel numerous times and found it to be peaceful place. Christians, Jews, and Muslims live in harmony. It is the terrorists that instigate and incite hostilities. Gaza was given by the Israeli government as an offer of peace, but now Hamas holds it and uses it as a base to launches its attacks.
Hamas is not only harming innocent civilians in Israel, it is placing it own Muslim brothers and sisters in danger to protect their weapons! Terrorist organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Al-Qaida use human shields. They set up shop in highly populated areas for political reasons. If Israel does a counter strike to deal a blow to the terrorists, they inevitably hit civilians because organizations like Hamas want collateral damage. Hamas and other radical extremist groups want to go on the news after Israel has defended itself and make allegations of genocide and deliberate targeting of civilians.
Israel like any nation has a right to defend itself. If America, The United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, and Saudi Arabia were under attack they would respond accordingly. Why is there a double standard for Israel? Why can other nations retaliate to protect themselves and Israel is called salacious names for fighting back? If your town was being bombed, would you be so critical of a response to keep the enemy in check? I think not. When dealing with terrorism it is about survival. Terrorists are not like organized empires who invade with a banner and large armies. Terrorists take up residence in suburbs, caves, play grounds, and other hiding places. They do not charge into battle at the front, but fire at their targets from obscure locations and then disappear. They do not confront, they cause chaos. They have no respect for life and do as their whims dictate.
Actress Natalie Portman was born in Israel and she has this to say:
Well said Mrs. Portman. Israel is indeed fighting for its survival. For the right to exist! What is even more baffling is that Hamas is not just hurting people, but holy sites! Their rockets have struck Jerusalem and they could destroy their own Al-Aqsa Mosque! Not to mention the very cradle of Judaism and the Christian Faith! Hamas has not respect or reverence for what is holy, nor do they honor the sanctity of human life. It says in the Quran, "take not life, which God hath made sacred, except by justice and law." (Al-Quran 6:151). So I ask with great confusion how is it just and lawful to use women and children as shields and fire rockets from beneath their loins? How is it honorable and lawful to shoot missiles from schools and playgrounds where children play?
We must stand with Israel. For in that land exists the cradle of all civilization and religion. There dwells a people who deserve to exist! The double standard needs to stop! Israel has every right to defend itself. The media should be targeting Hamas and its inhumane treatment of people in Gaza and Israel, not target Israel for defending itself! It is time for the truth to be told. Stand with Israel in prayer. Pray for Israel's protection and pray that peace (cessation of hostilities from Hamas) will come soon.
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