Israel Against The World

Just a year and a half ago, it appeared that Israel was finally achieving its century-old dream of joining the community of nations as a fully-fledged, legitimate member. Having ceded large chunks of land, wheelbarrows full of money, and a formidable arsenal of weapons to the Palestinians - with virtually no reciprocal gestures - the walls of exclusion were seemingly tumbling down. Nations which had previously shunned the Jewish state, from Azerbaijan to Zaire, were again resuming diplomatic relations with us. Israel was invited to participate in international economic conferences, even when held in Arab venues.

And in the UN, long the wellspring of anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic rhetoric, the infamous "Zionism is racism" resolution was a thing of the past, and diatribes against Jerusalem - while not completely eliminated - was drastically toned down.

Shimon Peres' improbable, messianic dream of a "new Middle East" was beginning to look more like fact than fantasy.

Alas, the dream has been shattered, blown to smithereens by Yasser Arafat's intifada, by maniacal suicide bombers, and by a concentrated campaign of terror which proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the Palestinians never wanted peace in the first place.

Suddenly, from Beijing to Cairo, from Rome to Malaysia, the sounds of violent protest against Israel can again be heard in the streets, even as Israeli forces strike back against the murderers.

Never mind that the Palestinians - rejectionists always - once again refused to take "yes" for an answer, spurning a Bill Clinton-imposed solution that would have met their maximalist demands. Never mind that they have engaged in the most despicable, immoral crimes against humanity. Never mind that they have turned up their collective nose at President George W. Bush's heroic war on terrorism, creating the largest and deadliest terrorist network on the planet, far surpassing that of al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden. As far as the braying dogs of war are concerned, Israel is now - and has always been - the real problem in the region and the source of all evil.

In this topsy-turvy, irrational scenario, we might be tempted to lose faith in our cause. After all, can we be right and the whole world be wrong? And, even if we are convinced we are waging a just and justified battle, can we successfully take on virtually the entire international community?

The answer, on both counts, is a resounding yes. First, we have a long tradition of standing our ground on moral and ethical issues, even if we stand alone. Indeed, Abraham, the father of our nation, was known as a Hebrew, from the word Ivri, which means, "he who comes from the other side." Abraham stood on his side of the spiritual divide, smashing the idols of polygamy and converting a reluctant world to the truth of one God.

Later in our history, we rejected the pantheistic hegemony of the Greek empire, and rebelled against mighty Rome when it sought to crush our independence. And in this century alone, we heroically withstood the "War Against the Jews" fought by Hitler and his many accomplices, and established the State of Israel in the face of staggering odds. So we are no strangers to struggles.

Second, this is a war that we can, and shall, win. Deep down, the world - including the Arab world - understands the existential threat that Palestinian terror poses to the entire planet. It knows there is no honor among thieves - or terrorists - and that Israel will not be the sole or final victim of their barbaric crimes. Even France, whose national policy of capitulation and appeasement inspires the cowardly posture of the European Union, will not forever be spared an honored place on terror's "hit list" when it suits the terrorists' purpose.

Like most destructive forces, the plague of terrorism is not easily contained nor restricted to any one specific target, a fact that should not be lost on the entire civilized world. As America discovered in Afghanistan, opposition to the forces of good suddenly evaporates when it becomes apparent they are serious in confronting the forces of evil and preventing a world-wide cataclysm.

In the final analysis, we must demolish the terrorist infrastructure, despite the odds and despite the opposition, for it is the right thing to do - for us and for the world at large. Perhaps, in truly messianic times, the Jewish people will be seen as a light unto the nations, a beacon of hope and justice that will be universally acknowledged by the diverse peoples of the world. But until that glorious day arrives, we will just have to battle on, even if we battle alone.

Back in 1991, Israel had to eat a lot of Iraqi SCUD missiles to make U.S. happy so we could eject SoDamned Insane out of Kuwait. We should have eliminated Insane(Hussein) then. At that time it was no thanks to Mr. Powell for not doing it then(for fear of martyrism which equals murderism in case of these terrorist suicide bombers). Now 11 years later we are faced with having to eliminate Mr. Insane(Hussein). We should have done that 11 years ago! I don't think Israel is going to swallow any more SCUD missiles or terrorists suicide bombers and be happy to placate us. Terrorism kills people. Terrorism needs to be eliminated by ALL means possible!!!! Don't Deal with terrorists, just eliminate them period!!!!

> we have a long tradition of standing our ground on moral and ethical issues, even if we stand alone. Indeed, Abraham, the father of our nation, was known as a Hebrew, from the word Ivri, which means, "he who comes from the other side." Abraham stood on his side of the spiritual divide, smashing the idols of polygamy and converting a reluctant world to the truth of one God.

Nicely put. And applicable to ALL of Abrahams children over the millenia, not just the Jewish children.

Reminds me of the discussion between Prussia's King George III and one of his advisers wherein the King inquired, "tell me, where is the proof God exists?" And his adviser replied, "Your Majesty, the proof is Jews." And as long as the Jewish people endure, we can be confident evil in the world can be irrevocably vanquished.

Israel is not alone. The people of the United States support you and always will. While it might be the case that the US is the only country to support Israel, you couldn't have found a better friend.

Some dogs NEED killing.

Just like the two lawyers in California, if you train and let loose vicious killers, you are as guilty as the dogs themselves.
One cannot rehabilitate these animals, they must be put down, and in a just world their owners/facilitators would be put down too.

Hitler and his minions set loose the dogs of war and were held responsible for it and paid with their lives, so too should Arafat, and all those who send out suicide bombers and terrorists.

Ahem.....

End of rant.

>And as long as the Jewish people endure, we can be confident evil in the world can be irrevocably vanquished.

As long as the Jews blood cousins (Northern Kingdom) in America and Europe continue to support them, they will survive.

I don't think Israel is going to swallow any more SCUD missiles or terrorists suicide bombers and be happy to placate us.

How can they now that Iraq and Iran are rumored to have nukes and Syria is bragging about there Chemical and Bio war supplies. If the Arabs launch now, do we realy expect Israel to wait and see what is in the warhead? One mass launch by the Arab states and the Nuclear War begins. The Jews might wait if they launch one war head because Jews are like that. But would we wait and see if Russia launches one ICBM? Millions of lives hang in the balance. Not a pretty picture.

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