The 80th Anniversary Victory Parade
These ominous developments must be addressed sooner rather than later.
These ominous developments must be addressed sooner rather than later.
But what does that mean for Israel and the world?
The only two dealing realistically with this war are Trump and Netanyahu. It is to be hoped that they can get the job done and, as far as possible, eliminate the evil head of terrorism, something that threatens the entire world.
The lag in drone development and integration left US forces critically vulnerable in a domain we once pioneered but failed to fully embrace. However, hope is not lost.
Many countries have since condemned the war and a number have chosen to acknowledge Palestinian statehood.
New Zealand should withhold recognition until Palestinians themselves demonstrate readiness for peaceful statehood. Anything else would be a betrayal. The obstacle to peace has never been Israel’s refusal to allow a Palestinian state. It has been Palestinian leaders’ refusal to accept a Jewish one.
These types must not be allowed to succeed and Europe must ensure, along with America, that they don’t. A global conflict could well ensue, but, as in earlier wars, it is a price we pay to root out evil.
This is not collateral damage. It is the design. A fractured society is a pliable society. The more its members despise one another, the easier it is for elites to consolidate power under the guise of adjudicating conflicting rights-claims.
Let this tragedy not be in vain. Let it be the impetus for a better way forward.
If you are not willing to do what is necessary to destroy your enemies, then, for your own safety, you should step away from politics.